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Cars for Kids

Not to be confused with Kars4Kids.

Cars for Kids (founded 1992) is an American nonprofit organization[1] that works to improve the lives of underprivileged children across America through various programs and charitable initiatives.[2][3]

History

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Cars for Kids was founded in 1992 by Grant East and has its headquarters in Dallas, Texas.[4][5]

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Cars for Kids began receiving donations of vehicles.[6] It provides support for 14 charter schools in Texas, including those in Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.

Colin Weatherwax is the CEO of Cars for Kids.[7][4]

Awards and recognition

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  • 2023- GreatNonprofits of the Year award[8]
  • 2023- CANDID Platinum Seal of Transparency[4]

Controversy

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Cars for Kids was part of a controversy with Kars 4 Kids, another nonprofit organization with a similar mission of funding children's educational programs through vehicle donations. The conflict arose due to similar advertising tactics, with both organizations employing radio advertisements and other marketing strategies to get vehicle donations.[9]

This discrepancy led to legal disputes, including trademark infringement and unfair competition claims, between Cars for Kids and Kars 4 Kids.[10][11] In response, Cars for Kids took legal action, sending cease-and-desist letters and eventually filing lawsuits against Kars 4 Kids. The result of these legal battles resulted in favorable outcomes for Cars for Kids, with courts ruling in their favor and ordering Kars 4 Kids[12][13] to cease infringing on their trademark and pay $10.6 million in financial compensation.[14][15]

References

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  1. ^ Brachfeld, Ben (2023-12-10). "Kars4Kids, known for infamous jingle, heads to court in trademark infringement case | amNewYork". www.amny.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  2. ^ "Driving Dreams: Cars for Kids Ignites Hope with Vehicle Donations". The Washington Times.
  3. ^ "Cars for Kids Announces Charity Public Car Auction with Exciting Lineup of Vehicles for Individuals and Dealers". WSYR. 2024-04-01. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  4. ^ a b c Media, The Dreamer (2024-05-20). "Wheels of change: Cars for Kids CEO's bold mission to transform lives". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  5. ^ "How you can donate your old clunkers to local youth". KHON2. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  6. ^ Read, Bridget (2023-12-14). "Cars for Kids Might Kill Kars4Kids". Curbed. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  7. ^ "Cars For Kids CEO, Colin Weatherwax, Awarded AR Dealers 40 Under 40 Award". WTNH.com. 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  8. ^ "Cars for Kids Car Donation Program Charity Named GreatNonprofits.org Top Rated Charity of 2023". WETM - MyTwinTiers.com. 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  9. ^ "Kars4Kids Raffling 365 Real Cars for Kids in Celebration of its Thirtieth Anniversary" (Press release). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  10. ^ Strupp, Joe. "Kars4Kids facing $7 million infringement ruling". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  11. ^ Release, Press (2023-12-12). "After Almost a Decade, the "Cars for Kids" Trademark Infringement Case May Finally Be Resolved". Legal Reader. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  12. ^ "Court Rules That Cars Can Be For Kids". The NonProfit Times. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  13. ^ Kids, America Can! Cars for. "America Can! Cars For Kids Wins Verdict in Trademark Dispute Over Rights to 'Cars for Kids'". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  14. ^ NJ.com, Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for (2023-12-12). "Kars 4 Kids in $7.8M legal battle over name". nj. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  15. ^ "Kars 4 Kids Again Evades $10 Million Trademark Verdict on Appeal".
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