A Non-Profit Organization Dedicated to Helping Families

American Family Thrift Car Donations Inc. is a federally approved 501(c) 3 non- profit organization registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, the state of Massachusetts Attorney General's office, and the New York State Attorney General's office. as well as the Oregon state Attorney General's office. American Family Thrift Car Donations Inc. is approved to operate in all fifty (50) United States. AFT is dedicated to providing assistance to families experiencing difficulty maintaining
a safe, secure and nurturing family unit.

Our specific focus is to provide assistance to domestic violence victims, children with special educational problems, and adolescents lacking access to positive and socially responsible adult role models. This assistance is coordinated through our funding of support groups and through the implementation of various programs designed specifically to meet individual family needs.

All support groups receiving AFT funding also receive goods and services supplied by the AFT Services inventory of donations. Currently, AFT is completely reliant on donations received from the corporate, institutional and residential communities.

Problems within the American family unit are increasing with every passing day. Your tax-deductible gift is the life-blood of this organization and makes our programs possible. By donating financial assistance, new or used equipment, furniture and unsalable or distressed merchandise, you are making a significant contribution toward the support of healthy kids, strong families, and safe homes.

AFT Programs

1 - Operation rescue.

Domestic violence is identified as one of the major causes of family discourse in America. Operation Rescue offers financial and relocation assistance to victims of domestic violence in the following way:

• funding to organizations in assisting domestic violence victims including those groups that provide confidential and comprehensive recovery services such as emergency shelter, food, clothing, and counseling.
• relocation services including assistance in moving victims to a new residence including transportation and labor, providing household furniture, appliances, and clothing. These services are provided on request of any of the American Family Thrift funded support groups by AFT Services donated inventory, trucks and staff.

2 - Smart Start.

A solid education is the foundation of every generation and has a significant impact on the development and sustenance of a healthy family unit. Unfortunately, ubiquitous budget cuts in our public education systems make delivering quantity education a major challenge. AFT is committed to furthering the cause of educational advancement to our underprivileged youth in the following ways:

• funding to organizations specializing in assisting children with special needs. These organizations are dedicated to assisting low-income preschool children with academic difficulties.
• providing desks, chairs, lights, and studying materials so that underprivileged children will have access to an environment physically conducive to learning. These materials are donated and delivered by American Family Thrift through it's thrift services inventory of donations.

3 - Bright Horizons.

Bright Horizons addresses the social issues of adolescent youth. Supporting a positive atmosphere where kids can spend recreational time and learn to interact with others in a peaceful and productive manner helps them learn to live socially responsible and productive lives as adolescents and later as parents.

These organizations provide an environment where our urban youth have access to quality recreational activities and can be influenced by positive adult role models.