Specialties: It's a simple process and you will make a big difference! Long Island Cares Car Donation Program will provide professional on-time, free pick up of you vehicle donation from anywhere on Long Island, take care of all title transfer requirements, and issue all proper car donation tax documentation. When you donate a car, donate a truck or equipment to Long Island Cares we make your car donation a quick, easy and trouble free experience. Established in 1980. Long Island Cares, Founded in 1980 by late singer-songwriter and social activist Harry Chapin, the organization provides nutritional food and car services and support services for a network of more than 540 community-based member agencies. Many of these services receive funding from our car donation program, when you donate your car or truck you help fulfill our mission.