Or you may send donations to:
Grandparents As Parents
22048 Sherman Way
Suite 217
Canoga Park, CA 91303
GAP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, EIN Number 33-0592916.
GAP has many opportunities for dedicated volunteers! What are your interests, strengths, or skills? We have existed for all these years due to the enormous help that volunteers have been able to provide. Please call the office and let us know you are interested. Your skills and abilities will make a difference!
Click here to download a Volunteer Application.
Your sponsorship impacts our programs and services in a myriad of ways. The cost of running a weekly support group for a year providing help to over seventy families is approximately $10,000. The cost of a ream of paper is $5. Both amounts are vital to our program. Would you like to sponsor a family for the holidays? Would you sponsor one of our many social events where families come together and find others to share experiences? Please call or email. Please help in whatever way you can.
To view a list of our generous sponsors, click here.
Grandparents As Parents, a Survival Guide for Raising a Second Family, has a whole chapter devoted to how you could start a group. The book is powerfully helpful as a tool, whether you are a relative caregiver or someone working with families.
To start a group, it is a matter of letting others know you are available and that by coming together you are able to offer strength to each other. A checklist you might consider should include:
- Have you gotten the word out? Publicized your group?
- Where will you meet?
- How often will you meet?
- Will you have child care?
- Will you charge for the group?
- Who will facilitate the group?
- Will you provide refreshments?
- Do you have a list of topics to discuss?
For information on ways you can help, call your local GAP group at:
- (562) 421-7991
- (310) 839-2548
- (818) 789-1177
- (818) 264-0880
Or email us at:
Do you Shop at Ralphs? Are you local to Southern California? Support Grandparents As Parents (GAP)!
Thus is a quick and easy way for Grandparents As Parents, Inc. to receive a donation based on all of your Ralphs purchases. Click on the link below to download and print a barcode that can be scanned at check-out. The whole process will only take a few minutes and then, you can smile when you are checking out at Ralphs knowing that you are supporting Grandparents As Parents with every purchase.
Click here to go download barcode.
Donate Your Car
Frequently Ask Questions About Donating Your Car
Does my car have to be running?
Not always. It does have to have an engine and be towable. Sometimes if the cost to transport a vehicle will cost more than what it will bring at auction, it may be declined.
Does my car have to pass smog inspection?
No, we can accept it without a smog certificate.
Does my car have to be registered?
No, but you must be the legal titleholder and be able to show proof of a clear title.
What if I lost the title?
Our driver can provide you with a duplicate title form to sign.
What kind of paperwork will I receive?
You will receive a tow receipt when the vehicle is picked up. Thirty days after the vehicle is sold, you will receive an acknowledgement. If your vehicle sells for OVER $500 you will receive IRS Form 1098 B & C.
How much can I take for my donation?
If the value of the vehicle is over $500, the taxpayer is limited to deduct the amount for which the vehicle sold. In such a case you will receive a Form 1098 B & C within 30 days of sale. If the vehicle sells for under $500 you will not receive IRS forms as you are not required to file them for vehicle donations up to $500. Please consult your tax advisor to determine your benefit or for additional information, visit the IRS website.
What will happen to my vehicle?
Your vehicle will be picked up by one of our courteous drivers and sold at auction. Cars are usually sold within 30 days of pick up. Some vehicles may take longer.
Is there a tow fee?
No. If you are out of our towing range, we can offer you the option to drop the vehicle off at our auction house at your convenience.
Are all cars sold at auction?
No. Occasionally, cars, which are too old sell at auction, are sold for scrap metal.
Will I be notified when it sells?
Yes. If the vehicle sells for over $500 you will receive IRS Form 1098 B & C. If not, you will simply receive an acknowledgement as required by the IRS.
How soon can my vehicle be picked up?
Vehicles are picked up at a time that is convenient for you. Sometimes appointments can be made the same day you call, and some Saturday appointments are available. Call our representative to find out what times are available in your neighborhood.
What vehicles do you accept?
We take, boats (if they are on a trailer and are in sellable condition), motor homes (if they are running), trucks, motorcycles (if they are operational), farm equipment, and recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, jet skiis, etc.). Call our representative at 877-411-3662 to find out if your vehicle qualifies.
Why Donate?
There are several great reasons:
1. You don't want to worry about selling your vehicle.
2. It is too expensive to repair your vehicle.
3. Your vehicle won't pass smog.
4. You don't trust your car to be safe on the road.
5. You need a tax write-off.
But the most important reason is that your donation will help Grandparent As Parents provide more services for those who need our help.
GAP is a nonprofit organization which depends on grants, donations and volunteers to help accomplish its mission.
