Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Unclaimed Funds as a Funding Source for Charity

Have you ever found a wallet on the street, on the seat of a cab, or forgotten on a counter? When you returned it to the owner, were you showered with thanks, given a reward, or perhaps even a hug?

Felt great, right?

It's not always possible to stumble upon something valuable that's been lost and then get to return it. But now I'm going to give you the opportunity to do something almost as good.

Send me your name and past addresses at rochelle@cmiiw.com (I don't need the exact house number -- street and city are enough) and I will look for unclaimed funds in your name. Don't forget to include your current contact information too, so I can let you know how to claim your money.

The next step is crucial. You have to claim the money and then send 10% to a charity of your choice. You get to keep 90% of the money for yourself, you get a tax receipt from the charity and a big thank you as well!
What's in it for me? Fair question. I get to feel like a philanthropist without spending a penny of my own.

Today I found over $17,000 for two people in Alaska. You could be next.