PHOTO COURTESY OF COMMONWEALTH MEDIA SERVICES Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity joined nonprofit leaders in Treasury’s vault to announce that nearly $38,000 in unclaimed property gift cards and items including electronics, tools and children’s toys are being donated to Caring Cupboard, Casey’s Clubhouse, Duffield Veterans Village, Home Nursing Agency Foundation and Veterans Multi-Service Center.

HARRISBURG — The Veteran’s Mutli-Service Center in Lock Haven was among five non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania to receive a portion of nearly $38,000 through the Pennsylvania Treasury.

On Wednesday, Treasurer Stacy Garrity was joined by nonprofit leaders in the Treasury’s vault to announce the donations of nearly $38,000 in unclaimed property gift cards and items — including electronics, tools and children’s toys, which are being donated to the Veteran’s Multi-Service Center, Caring Cupboard, Casey’s Clubhouse, Duffield Veterans Village and Home Nursing Agency Foundation.

“Treasury is continuously working to reunite unclaimed property with its rightful owners, but when that’s not possible, it’s important to put those assets to good use,” said Garrity. “I’m proud that these gift cards and other items are being donated to five nonprofit organizations that have touched countless lives and continue to make a positive impact across the Commonwealth.”

The total value of all donated items is $37,890.36 and will be donated to the organizations as follows:

— Veteran’s Multi-Service Center (Lock Haven): $7,579.40

— Caring Cupboard (Palmyra): $7,588.74

— Casey’s Clubhouse (Pittsburgh): $7,572.27

— Duffield Veterans Village (Philadelphia): $7,578.79

— Home Nursing Agency Foundation (Altoona): $7,571.16

Of the donated items, there is over $28,000 worth of gift cards and more than $9,500 worth of tangible items.

“We extend our sincere appreciation to the Pennsylvania Treasury for its thoughtful stewardship of unclaimed property and for directing these resources to support the work of The Caring Cupboard. This contribution enhances our ability to provide nutritious food and essential items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in our community,” said David Fitzkee, executive director, The Caring Cupboard. “Partnerships like this not only reduce waste but also transform unused resources into meaningful support for our neighbors in need. We are honored to be part of this innovative effort to put unclaimed property to good use and make a tangible difference in people’s lives.”

“As a professional athlete, I experienced firsthand the power of baseball to bring people together and create lifelong bonds. After retiring, I wanted to give back to my hometown by creating a space where individuals with disabilities could experience that same joy and connection,” said Sean Casey, Casey’s Clubhouse founder. “Casey’s Clubhouse was born from a desire to build an inclusive community where everyone has the chance to play, grow and feel like a part of something bigger. Because of donations like this, we are able to grow our mission.”

“On behalf of the heroes we serve at Duffield’s Veterans Village, we appreciate the Treasury Department, and Treasurer Stacy Garrity, for their continued support,” said Dana Spain, managing partner, Spain Property Group and President of the Veterans Village Board of Directors. “Our residents often come to us with simply the clothes they have. The gift cards and tangible property will make a huge difference in making their apartments into a true home. Thank you!”

“We are extremely grateful for these donations to support the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program,” said Kim Helsel, director of Development/Marketing Communications, Home Nursing Agency Foundation. “Services are provided at no cost to grieving children, families and schools, but they come at a cost! These donations help us to raise money for the sustainability of these free services.”

The 599 gift cards — consisting of retail, restaurant and general-use cards — and other items were reported as unclaimed property to the Treasury by Pennsylvania police departments. Because the cards were reported to the Treasury with no information regarding the rightful owners, they are being donated to nonprofits. Pennsylvania Treasury has made similar donations several times in the past, including in 2024, 2019 and 2017.

Unclaimed property can include things like dormant bank accounts, abandoned stocks, uncashed checks and more. State law requires unclaimed property to be reported to the Treasury within three years if the owner is known, or within one year if the owner is unknown.

Treasurer Garrity has returned more than $1 billion in unclaimed property and is working to return over $5 billion that is currently waiting to be claimed. More than one in 10 Pennsylvanians is owed unclaimed property, and the average claim is worth over $1,000.

To learn more about unclaimed property or to search the Treasury’s database, visit patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property.