I tried to give my car away to a needy family a year ago, it still worked, but it was just old.I talked to two ministers. One said he knew of someone, but my story sounded weird so I should try another church. The other said he didn't know anyone in his congregation who needed a car. Is this common? Do ministers usually refuse donations for needy people in their congregations?I ended up selling my car for $1000 to a sleazy used car dealer, because I couldn't find a minister who would help me be charitable.

That is sad but seems to be the case with many churchs today.

Hmmm thats interesting. It just goes to show how closed people are, unwilling to trust. Sad, but I guess it keeps you from being ripped off too much.The same sort of thing happens to me a lot, it's hard to do altruistic things when people won't trust you.

im not a minister.. but that is weird.. you shouldve given it to me! i need a car!

They probably didn't want to go through the jealousy trip people dish out when someone is given something for free. You should have done as Jesus said to the rich. Sell it and give the money to the poor..........

Perhaps you should do your own scouting, rather than pass it off to a minister.Also, you could give it away on the internet in a heartbeat! Try Freecycle. (Google or yahoo it for wherever you live).

You are awesome and have a great heart, I don't know why anyone particularly a minister would turn down charity. God will bless you because you have so much goodness in your heart and when you do good things good things will come back to you.

This is sad---really. But you could also sell the car and send the money to a mission with the purpose to help buy a car for someone who's in need of it like maybe missionaries in third world countries that are driving around on bikes.Or put that money for other donations that you feel are worthy of it. Do you know of a family that might not need a car but maybe other financial assistance? God bless you your open-heartedness for those in need.

You probably talked to ministers who only spoke "Se habla cash." Hehe...Should you or anyone you know have another "working" car to donate, I can refer you to a non-profit organization [but non-religious though] that helps WWII Fil-Am veterans in Los Angeles. THEY WELCOME and accept all sorts of DONATIONS and volunteers, including time/talent/treasure, office equipment, vehicles, personal and real properties, etc. If so, do email me asap. Thanks!Peace be with you.

seriously...if i knew...we'd have to talk...my wife and I need a 2nd car..she is getting her DL and we have very little money...so a car would be HUGE...so that she could get the kids to the Dr. without me having to take the day off..she isn't an invalid, but she is from a different country (YES, LEGALLY) and i need her to have a car and I am trying to avoid the sleazy car guy...