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There are many nonprofit organizations that accept car donations for many different reasons. They might sell your car for parts, or use it in charitable ways such as giving rides to people who have no transportation to get to work, etc.

Some organizations give donated cars to single mothers so that they can go to work, as well as provide transportation for their children. It is not easy being a single mother; especially the woman has little or no income and no transportation. A donated car comes in very handy for women like this because it enables them to find work, drive her children to and from school, and have the independence that every women should have in today’s society.

Before you choose an organization to donate you car you need to make sure that the organization is a credible and trustworthy nonprofit organization. There are many places that pretend to be nonprofit, but they turn out to be fake and take your automobile for greedy, profitable purposes. Churches, as well as places like Goodwill are credible places to donate your car.

Once you donate your car to a nonprofit charity, you will need to sign over the title to the organization. After you make your donation, the organization is required to give you a receipt to acknowledge your donation. You should also get a written notice of how your vehicle will be used. If it is being used for charitable reasons, you may be entitled to deduct the true market value of your donation for tax purposes.

Car Donations provides detailed information on Car Donations, Used Car Donations, Charity Car Donations, Car Donation Tax Deduction and more. Car Donations is affiliated with Donate a Used Vehicle.

During the recent political primary elections, the ‘talking heads’ referred to Barack Obama as possibly the first black president. This puzzles and outrages me. Why? Because calling Barack Obama black is denouncing his Caucasian ancestry. This is racial discrimination of a different kind, but none-the-less racial discrimination. Likewise, referring to his race as Caucasian is denouncing his black ancestry.

His mother, maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins back several generations are Caucasian. His father is black. Does the fact that his father is black qualify him to be referred to as the first black president? Since Obama is half white and half black, he qualifies as being a white president as much as he qualifies as a black president.

A case in point is Tiger Woods. Tiger’s father is one-quarter white three-quarters black. His mother is Thai. Unlike many celebrity-actors Brandon Lee, Halle Barry and Jennifer Beals, who have been recognized only as Asian, black and white, respectively, Tiger Woods has forced Americans to come to terms with his multiracial identity. Despite his racially mixed background-Woods has clearly demanded that he wants to be recognized as a multiracial person. In recent years how often have you heard a sports caster refer to Tiger Woods as the most prominent black golfer in America? None that I have heard.

Woods’ recent stunning victory at the U.S. Open could not be more timely, say activists who are campaigning for a “multiracial” category on the U.S. census for 2010.

“He is completely articulate on the issue,” Ramona Douglass stated, half Italian-American and half African-American, woman who is president of the Association of Multi Ethnic Americans and a member of the U.S. census advisory committee on the proposed category.

“He [Tiger] has made it clear he has no reason to deny his mother,” Douglass stated. “Whether he wants to or not, he is sort of becoming the poster person for multiracial identity.”

Barack Obama, please stand up and demand as Tiger Woods did, to be recognized as a multiracial individual. You owe it to yourself, your country and your country’s multiracial citizens.

First published http://www.qassia.com

Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Author, “101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life.” Dr. Dorothy has the unique gift of connecting people with a broad range of profound principles that resonate in the deepest part of their being. She brings awareness to concepts not typically obvious to one’s daily thoughts and feelings. http://www.drdorothy.net

It seems as though words are thrown around like bird feed nowadays. People are quick to say things but, when the time comes to back it up, they’re no where to be found. A perfect example is the quote that seemingly appears to show concern for our youth, ” Children Are Our Future.” I’ve heard that phrase so often but, there is absolutely nothing to support it when it comes to certain issues. I say that because, the issues that surround the health and well-being of our children should be on the forefront of issues that need to be addressed and resolved ASAP. Too many children are getting into trouble and, getting hurt after school as a result of having nothing constructive to keep their minds occupied, enhance their creativity and, keep them off the streets. There used to be a time when Summer Youth Jobs were guaranteed without having to add your name to a lottery and, After School Programs were standard.

Many of the violent crimes involving children today probably would not have taken place if there were jobs and after school programs to attend after school. Sure, there are a few places out there but, there are not enough nor, are they in enough neighborhoods. In my opinion, the lottery for Summer Youth Jobs is one of the most asinine ideas ever thought of. These types of jobs and programs should be standard like it used to be. Thereby, giving many children something definite and constructive to do for the summer and, after school. That in turn, would enable them to achieve a sense of self worth, boosts their self - esteem and, let them feel the joy of making an honest dollar. Having jobs and programs for children will not only benefit children but, give parents/guardians piece of mind in knowing where their children are during certain periods of the day.

MAXINE P. SOSO