Donate your vehicle!

Everyone who has moved to or from Hawai‘i from the mainland with their vehicle knows the struggle of shipping a car. It takes a significant amount of coordination, preparation and paperwork. It’s no surprise that many people who have a car here will choose to sell it rather than ship it to the mainland.

However, one person recently chose a different path. Meet Mr. Paul Smoyer. Mr. Smoyer and his parents, Elizabeth and Walter Jenkins Smoyer, are philanthropists who love Hawai‘i and have supported charitable efforts in both San Diego and O‘ahu.

Mr. Smoyer recently decided to let go of his vehicles here on Hawai‘i. Having a classic SUV and a luxury sedan, it would have been easy for him to find an interested buyer. Instead, Mr. Smoyer kindly and generously chose to donate them. With help from his friend, Anna Meng, and our staff, the SUV was quickly and easily auctioned, with the $5,000 proceeds benefiting the Hawaiian Humane Society. While giving a vehicle might sound like an unorthodox way to donate, this donation is substantial and will provide enough funds to provide spay/neuter surgeries for more than 100 animals. Big mahalo to Mr. Smoyer for supporting animals in need!

Discovering the personalities and unique traits of the cats they foster is a joy, and one they believe all people can experience if given the opportunity. “There are beautiful cats of all breeds,” Larry stresses. Whether through fostering, adoption, or support for healthy communities of Free-Roaming cats, O‘ahu’s felines need your help.

This March, you can support Hawaiian Humane’s Community Cat Fund during our matching challenge. Help us double our funding to this important community need online at HawaiianHumane.org. You can also send a check to Hawaiian Humane Society and write “Community Cat Fund” in the memo section. For additional information or questions, please call (808) 356-2213 or email giving@HawaiianHumane.org.

If you have a vehicle that you would like to donate, please consider giving it to Hawaiian Humane. The process is quick and easy to navigate while providing critical funds for O‘ahu’s animals in need. Check out our website at HawaiianHumane.org/ donate-a-vehicle to learn more about the requirements and process to start your car donation today.