Conclusion (solution)
I have given you many statistics, facts, quotes, and opinions in the previous 5 parts, now I will give my final opinion on how we can change, even on a small scale, for the better and hope it has a reverberating effect on every other aspect of our society which has the room and need for change. I am not saying the Matter Of Change way is the only way nor am I saying this way is perfect all I am inferring is that Matter Of Change is a new way and a virtuous way to tackle one small problem in our society which can benefit everyone greatly. The benefactors of the many worldwide charities will come to see their lives as a bit more fruitful; they will also see the rest of society as much more caring. The givers, you and I, will also see rewards in the faces of those we help and deep in our souls where we know we have done well by our fellow man. This may seem a bit vain but as with most altruism there is some form of reciprocity whether direct or indirect and it is not a bad thing for if some people didn’t donate for selfish reasons, such as a status symbol, there would be much less charity in our world. Regardless of our reasons charity is charity!
Matter Of Change was founded on a few simple principals, principals which the average person can agree with yet the average person is not the one making the governing rules and regulations. We assumed, and everyone knows what happens when you assume, that our principals and ideals would be quickly scooped up by the banks or investors once they realized how truly good and purposeful we would be to the public but we think like the average person, not like the corporations and bottom lines. We aren’t interested in squeezing every last drop out of the consumer and lining our pockets, instead, we are interested in the leftovers, like table scraps which get thrown away, to be utilized in the advancement of our global society. This “table scraps” method was scoffed at and ridiculed by the money people we have approached thus far yet we must trek on. We are continuing on our course unshaken by the ostracism and ridicule of corporate America because we know the average person will assist us in reaching this lofty goal, we know that people are inherently good and do care about the welfare of others and want to be a part of something worthwhile, something they can look back on and smile in the realization that they helped create a truly noble company and better life for all of humankind.
The approach Matter Of Change is taking in this endeavor is quite simple. All gift/prepaid cards to date have expiration dates, monthly fees, and countless other hidden fees which are meant to drain their value. Even with the new CARD Act, which eliminates expiration dates prior to 5 years, monthly maintenance fees unless inactive for 12 months, and most other fees, the consumer is still left holding the short end of the stick. As we now know, if the cards don’t expire for a minimum of 5 years we are actually less likely to use the full value on them and therefore will be creating even more unwarranted money for the banks and government. The process Matter Of Change is implementing is quite unique and simple. You, the consumer, purchase a Matter Of Change card and “link” that card to a charity of your choosing. Pick a date which directs Matter Of Change to donate any remaining balance on the card to the chosen charity. Receive a receipt showing the donated amount, if applicable. Done. If there is no balance on the card then that’s fine because the card was meant to be used by the recipient; we are not asking you to donate, we are playing the odds, using the statistics, utilizing money you already spend on gift/prepaid cards and stopping any unused amounts from being wasted or greedily scooped up by those with the power. We are transferring the power back to you.
We at Matter Of Change sincerely hope this product becomes a reality before the 2010 Holiday Season and with your help, your passion for what’s good and right, and your word-of-mouth promotion of a company interested in the greater good, we feel this will.
If you have any questions or comments you can visit our site, comment on our blog, or send us an email, we’d love to hear from you!
It is my sincere hope that you take the few minutes needed to further our cause and help us get the deserved recognition, when you see the results you’ll be glad you did!
Darren Cannao
President/Founder, Matter Of Change
