Donating a vehicle is a powerful way to support the Housing Development Alliance’s work in Eastern Kentucky. Cars, trucks, and vans help our staff, construction crews, volunteers, and trainees reach job sites – often in remote, rural areas where reliable transportation is essential.
If you have a vehicle you no longer need, your donation can help us build and repair homes, support disaster recovery, and strengthen our Appalachian community.
As a nonprofit affordable housing developer serving rural Appalachian Kentucky, HDA operates across multiple counties and challenging terrain. Our work takes us to homes located on narrow, unpaved, and hard-to-access roads – often far from centralized services.
Vehicle donations help us:
Transport construction crews and tools to build and repair homes
Support volunteer groups, interns, and trainees traveling to worksites
Replace aging service trucks used daily in housing production
Respond more quickly to housing needs, including disaster recovery
In some cases, donated vehicles are placed directly into service. In others, vehicles are sold and the proceeds are used to support our programs where they are needed most.
We accept:
Cars
Trucks
Vans
Vehicles do not need to be in perfect condition. Even higher-mileage or older vehicles may still be helpful to our organization or can generate support for our work.
We also welcome vehicle donations from local dealerships and businesses.
If you’re unsure whether your vehicle is a good fit, we’re happy to talk it through with you.
We strive to make donating a vehicle simple and stress-free.
Contact Us
Reach out to discuss your vehicle and confirm whether it meets current needs.
Schedule Free Pickup
If accepted, we’ll coordinate a pickup time that works for you. There is no cost for pickup.
Complete Paperwork
Please have the vehicle title available at pickup. If the title is not available, bring the registration. We’ll provide the necessary DMV paperwork and handle the rest.
Receive Your Donation Receipt
HDA will provide a receipt documenting your charitable contribution.
The Housing Development Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Vehicle donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Tax benefits depend on your individual situation, so we recommend consulting your tax advisor for guidance.
Mindy Miller, Director of Development & Communications
Office: 606-436-0497, ext. 2028
1. Is there a cost for home repairs?
Yes – but repairs are made affordable. Most homeowners receive a combination of grants and low-interest loans based on income, household size, and the type of repair needed. We will explain all costs before any work begins.
2. Do I have to own my home to qualify?
Yes. The home must be owner-occupied, meaning you own the home and live in it. We are not able to repair homes you plan to move into or homes owned by someone else.
3. What kinds of repairs can you help with?
We focus on critical health and safety repairs, accessibility improvements, and major home rehabilitations. This can include roofs, floors, plumbing, electrical issues, ramps, HVAC (through a subcontractor), and more. Cosmetic repairs are generally not eligible.
4. How long will it take to hear back after I get started?
Due to high demand – especially following recent flood disasters – response and wait times are longer than usual. After you submit the Get Started form, our staff will contact you when your request reaches the next step. We appreciate your patience.
5. Why are there two forms?
We use two forms to make the process easier and more efficient for homeowners. The Get Started form is a short first step that lets us understand your situation and determine which repair programs may be a good fit. After reviewing that information, an HDA staff member will contact you to talk through next steps. The Home Repair Intake form is the full application and collects detailed information needed to determine eligibility and funding options. Most people begin with Get Started – our team will help you from there.
6. Does flooding affect my eligibility?
We assist homeowners who were affected or impacted by flooding, whether repairs are flood-related or not. Flood-related needs may qualify for specific funding sources, but all requests are reviewed individually.
Please fill out this contact form and let us know what kind of help you need. A member of our staff will contact you ASAP.
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Housing Development Alliance (HDA)!
This form is the first step to serving with us through either our Traditional Volunteer Program (Hands to Homes) or our Ultimate House Raising Challenge, a signature part of our Hands to Homes initiative.
Once you submit this interest form, our Volunteer & Community Coordinator will follow up to discuss next steps, available dates, and required forms.
Individuals & local volunteers:
If you’re interested in volunteering on your own or as part of a small local group, you’re welcome to continue using this form. You may also contact our Volunteer & Community Coordinator directly at 606-436-0497 or janie@hdahome.org
Our Volunteer & Community Coordinator typically responds within one week. If you have not heard from us after submitting this form, please call 606-436-0497.
Please note: This is an interest form only. Additional forms and confirmations are required before volunteering is finalized.
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