In Little Rock, many veterans face significant challenges after serving our country. From housing instability to gaps in VA healthcare, the needs are pressing and immediate. Unfortunately, thousands of veterans find themselves without a roof over their heads, struggling with PTSD and TBI, and navigating a healthcare system that often overlooks them. RideRescue is dedicated to bridging these gaps through targeted local services, ensuring that our veterans receive the support they deserve.
When you donate your vehicle to RideRescue, your contribution directly funds programs that provide housing, mental health support, employment assistance, and more. This page outlines how your vehicle donation will make a real impact on the lives of veterans in our community, ensuring they have access to the services they need to thrive.
The local need in Little Rock
Little Rock is home to tens of thousands of veterans, many of whom experience homelessness or inadequate access to mental health resources. The areas most affected include neighborhoods near the VA hospital and overlooked communities where veterans struggle to reintegrate into civilian life. Statistics indicate that a significant percentage of veterans in our area face unemployment and mental health challenges, exacerbating their risk of homelessness. Addressing these issues is not just a moral obligation but a community necessity.
How your donation helps
Funds housing assistance programs
Your donation helps support local initiatives that provide temporary and permanent housing solutions for veterans facing homelessness, ensuring they have a safe place to call home.
Supports mental health services
Funds are directed towards mental health counseling and therapy programs specifically tailored for veterans dealing with PTSD and TBI, helping them find healing and support.
Provides employment resources
Your vehicle donations help fund job training and employment placement services for veterans, allowing them to gain independence and financial stability.
Enables service dog programs
The proceeds from your vehicle contribute to programs that train and provide service dogs for veterans, offering essential companionship and support for those battling mental health issues.
Local partner organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Little Rock
RideRescue collaborates with VFW to ensure veterans receive housing and mental health resources efficiently, maximizing community impact.
The Arkansas Veterans Coalition
By teaming up with the Coalition, RideRescue complements their efforts in outreach and resource distribution, ensuring no veteran is overlooked.
Little Rock VA Medical Center
RideRescue works alongside the VA Medical Center to fill gaps in mental health and housing services, ensuring a comprehensive support network for veterans.
How to donate
Visit our website
Start by visiting the RideRescue donation page, where you can learn more about the impact of your vehicle donation.
Fill out the donation form
Complete the online form with details about your vehicle. It only takes a few minutes and helps us understand how best to assist.
Schedule a pickup
Choose a convenient time for our team to pick up your vehicle, making the process as easy as possible for you.
Receive your tax deductible receipt
Once your vehicle is picked up, you’ll receive an IRS 1098-C form, allowing you to claim your donation on your taxes.
See your impact
Stay connected with us to learn how your vehicle donation directly supports veterans in Little Rock and the surrounding areas.
Trust & accountability
- IRS 1098-C tax receipt provided.
- RideRescue is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Convenient local pickup for your donated vehicle.
- Your donation directly benefits named local veterans in need.