Did you know that you can donate your old or unused vehicle to SURVIVORS at no cost to you? It’s easy, tax deductible, and makes a huge difference.

Why Donate?

  • Avoid the hassles of selling a car
  • No need to pay hefty repair bills
  • Free up space in your garage
  • Tax deductible

 

Kevin DeKock, MSW donated his old Ford Focus to SURVIVORS. Here is his story:


 

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“While I was a social work intern at Survivors of Torture International, I drove a car that befitted a social work intern. When people rode with me in my blue, 2002 Ford Focus during the summer, I apologized for the manual windows and lack of AC. I’d sometime say “Hey, at least it gets me from A to B.” This was a lie. Between flat tires, a leaky radiator, and a bum clutch, the car often did not get me from A to B but from A to me in a mechanic parking lot, cursing the car’s existence and the man on Craigslist who sold it to me.

I truly hated that car but it (mostly) provided me the means to get to my internship three days a week. At SURVIVORS I had the chance to be trained by a compassionate and hard working staff and work with wonderful clients. A few times, I drove clients to an outing in my car. They didn’t seem to mind the heat and always hid any fear when the broken sun visor fell in front of the driver’s eyes. For many of them, going to SURVIVORS was the highlight of their week and they were always thankful for the lift. The trolley from El Cajon is a long ride.

One day while driving to class in the middle of the semester, smoke started pouring from my radio. Sure, the tracks I listen to are hot, but not that hot. The mechanic told me what I knew was inevitable and for what I secretly longed. Fixing the car would cost so much that I may as well scrap it. I called the junkyard and they gave me a quote that would just be able to cover my textbooks next semester.

From the day after I bought the car to the day it self-immolated, I hated it. No, I couldn’t end my relationship with this junker with the bitter taste of regret in my mouth. The only good thing about it is that it got me to SURVIVORS. I knew that SURVIVORS had a relationship with a car donation organization and I asked Kathi for the paperwork. I procrastinated filling out the forms, while the Focus sat on a bridge downtown. Turns out everybody knew to avoid it but me. When I did fill out the forms it was super easy and straightforward. A tow truck picked it up and it was auctioned for a surprisingly high price.

I witnessed firsthand the amazing work Survivors of Torture, International does for refugees and asylum seekers who have been tortured. Their services are invaluable. I was happy to turn something bad (the breakdown of my car) into something good (donating to SURVIVORS), and I know I made the right choice. If you can spare the extra cash when buying a new vehicle, I encourage you to consider donating your old one to Survivors of Torture International. In a profound and meaningful way, they are helping the people who deserve and need our help the most turn something bad into something good too.”

 

Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to donate a vehicle to SURVIVORS.

We’re a healing resource to survivors of torture and their families without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or economic or immigration status.

SURVIVORS can provide specialized care and support to empower you in your healing journey to become a self-sufficient and healthy member of your family and community. We are able to offer services to torture survivors and their families free of charge. Professional interpretation is available.

To find out if you qualify for services, please call us at 619-278-2400 to talk with an expert staff member.

Pro-Bono volunteer physicians perform medical evaluations for clients’ asylum cases. Physicians write medical affidavits for attorneys to present in court, documenting that there is physical evidence of torture. Medical evaluations are always done in person, either at SURVIVORS’ office or a secondary location. Interpreters are provided for this service. Applicant’s medical licenses must be up to date.

Contractors accept clients for individual, couples or family therapy on a case-by-case basis. You choose your availability and create your own schedule. Therapy sessions may occur in your office setting in the community, Survivors’ office space, in-home, or via telemedicine. SURVIVORS provides compensation for your work. We will also provide professional interpreters to work with you.

You are not alone. We’re here to help. We’re a healing resource to survivors of torture and their families without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or economic or legal status.

SURVIVORS can provide specialized care and support to empower you in your healing journey to become a self-sufficient and healthy member of your family and community. We are able to offer services to torture survivors and their families free of charge. Professional interpretation is available.

To find out if you qualify for services, please call us at 619-278-2400 to talk with an expert staff member.

PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES

SURVIVORS provides tailored individual, group, family, and couples therapy with licensed and licensed eligible mental health professionals throughout San Diego County.

MEDICAL SERVICES

SURVIVORS’ provides support for Survivors with medical needs like finding a physician for general health care or connecting with a vision provider to receive glasses. 

PSYCHOTHERAPY

SURVIVORS provides tailored individual, group, family, and couples therapy with licensed and licensed eligible mental health professionals throughout San Diego County.

PSYCHIATRY

SURVIVORS’ psychiatric services include a thorough evaluation of clients and regular follow-ups by a psychiatrist.

PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETATION

SURVIVORS facilitates professional, trauma-informed interpretation so our clients can receive services in their native language or dialect to best support their healing process and care.

HEALING CLUB

SURVIVORS offers Healing Clubs to help counter torture survivor’s feelings of shame, humiliation, and isolation. Activities have included art projects and nature walks.

AYSLUM SUPPORT

SURVIVORS coordinates medical affidavits and psychological evaluations to support our client’s asylum cases. Medical and psychological evaluations are conducted by trained professional evaluators.

ASYLUM SUPPORT

SURVIVORS coordinates medical affidavits and psychological evaluations to support our client’s asylum cases. Medical and psychological evaluations are conducted by trained professional evaluators.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Services to address essential needs such as food, clothing, and housing. We distribute blankets, backpacks and educational supplies, public transit passes, and hygiene items.

MEDICAL SERVICES

SURVIVORS’ provides support for Survivors with medical needs like finding a physician for general health care or connecting with a vision provider to receive glasses. 

PSYCHIATRY

SURVIVORS’ psychiatric services include a thorough evaluation of clients and regular follow-ups by a psychiatrist.

HEALING CLUB

SURVIVORS offers Healing Clubs to help counter torture survivor’s feelings of shame, humiliation, and isolation. Activities have included art projects and nature walks.

INTERPRETERS

SURVIVORS partners with professional, trauma-informed interpreters so our clients can receive services in their native language or dialect to best support their healing process and care.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Services to address essential needs such as food, clothing, and housing. We distribute blankets, backpacks and educational supplies, public transit passes, and hygiene items.