Rotary Seeks Car Donation to Support Needy Families

The 17th annual Castro Valley Classic Car Show is expected to spotlight one very special set of wheels this year… and they could be yours.

The Castro Valley Rotary Club, in conjunction with the Car Show, will donate a car to a deserving family in the Castro Valley area needing reliable transportation. The Club is currently looking for a donated car—running or not—for this cause.

The Rotary Club plans to give away the keys to the car at the 17th annual Castro Valley Classic Car Show, June 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the heart of downtown Castro Valley. 

Rotary member Ken Carbone says the Club will be responsible for repairs, registration, and all necessary processes. The cars will then be donated to community members facing hardships and needing reliable vehicles to get to work, the doctor, and other essential services.  

“Community is one of the Rotary Club’s defining principles,” says Carbone. “This initiative will be funded not with money, but with kindness, time, resources, and a shared love for the community. By donating, you will be a part of a community project that will change lives.”  

The project is made possible by the collaborative effort of Castro Valley businesses such as Castro Valley Tire Pros, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Fix Auto, and Clean Air Automobiles, which are generously donating time and resources to repair these vehicles.  

For more information about the car donation, contact Ken Carbone at (510)-881-0154 or email castrovalleycarshow@gmail.com.

The Castro Valley Classic Car Show features more than 400 vehicles from the Bay Area and beyond. Attendees can admire meticulously restored classics, enjoy live music, and participate in fun activities for all ages. Proceeds from the event will benefit various local charities and community projects supported by the Castro Valley Rotary Club. Participant registration is currently open, but spaces are limited. 

For more information visit the website at castrovalleycarshow.com