HERSHEY, PA, August 12, 2024— Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that more than $21,000 in unclaimed property gift cards are being donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA, Special Olympics Pennsylvania, and Veterans Multi-Service Center.
“We’re always working to return unclaimed property to rightful owners, but there are some cases – like the gift cards we’re donating today – where that’s simply impossible to do,” Treasurer Garrity said. “I couldn’t be happier that we’re turning this into a positive by making these donations to three wonderful nonprofit organizations. Ronald McDonald House, Special Olympics Pennsylvania, and Veterans Multi-Service Center all make a huge impact in the lives of Pennsylvanians every day. These organizations have touched countless lives, and I’m honored to help support their missions and the people they serve.”
The total balance of the gift cards is $21,662.42. It will be donated to the organizations as follows:
• Ronald McDonald House of Central PA: $7,281.48
• Special Olympics Pennsylvania: $7,200.00
• Veterans Multi-Service Center: $7,180.94
During a press conference held at Ronald McDonald House in Hershey, Karla Mitchell, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House of Central PA, and Josh Burke, Regional Executive Director of Special Olympics Capital Area Region, accepted the gift cards.
Because the Veterans Multi-Service Center was unable to join the press conference, their gift cards will be delivered separately.
“Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA is extremely grateful to the Pennsylvania Treasury Department for this generous donation of gift cards,” said Karla Mitchell, Executive Director Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA (RMHC- CP). “Gift cards allow our organization to purchase what we need, when we need it, for the families we serve at RMHC-CP. It significantly reduces any issues of storage or possible expiration dates. We appreciate being one of the organizations chosen to receive this unique form of support.”
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