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May 18, 2026 · 6 min readWe built a car donation program that puts causes first.
Too many vehicle donation programs keep the lion's share of what a car is worth. We started Helping Hands Charity Services to flip that, returning the largest possible share to the organizations doing the work while making the whole thing painless for donors.
A simple idea: more of the car, to more of the cause.
Helping Hands Charity Services connects donors with causes and fundraises for organizations by working with their supporters: picking up vehicles, selling them for the best possible price, and sending the proceeds onward.
What sets us apart is how we price. Before we collect a vehicle, our network of vendors competes on price. We bring the donor the highest bid first, then ask whether they'd like to move forward. No guesswork, no lowball surprises.
The result is a program that fundraisers love and donors trust, built on transparency from the very first call.
HHCS core values.
- Nonprofits and Donors First
- Every decision is measured against one question: does this help the organizations and donors we serve?
- Radical transparency
- We tell you what your vehicle is worth before you commit. No fine print, no surprises.
- Effortless for everyone
- Free, seamless pickup for donors and no heavy lifting for donors or nonprofits. We carry the work so nonprofits can focus on the invaluable work the world needs.
Leadership.
A family business focused on delivering a superior donor experience and the best results for its nonprofits.
Michael Guzman
Founder & CEO
Michael holds a bachelor's degree from UCLA and has a background in tech and private equity. Michael leads nonprofit partnerships, company strategy, and finance for HHCS.
Hajar Guzman
Chief Marketing Officer
Hajar holds a Master's in Digital Marketing from Audencia Business School (Nantes, France). Hajar leads brand, digital marketing, and nonprofit campaign management for HHCS.
Mary Beth Guzman
Founder & Head of Donor Relations
Mary Beth is a University of Tulsa alum and has spent the last 15 years in the car donation industry. It was at her prior company that she realized the industry was full of companies taking the lion's share of the proceeds from donated vehicles, leaving nonprofits with very little in the end. Mary Beth and Michael started HHCS in 2018 to fix the issue and have never looked back. Mary Beth is responsible for interacting with HHCS' donors and gives each and every one the personal experience they deserve.
Grace Guzman
Director of Marketing & Social Media
Grace is a UCLA alum and the latest addition to the HHCS leadership team. She supports both Hajar and Mary Beth in the Marketing and Donor Relations divisions.
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