Scrip

Click here to download a "$crip Order Form".

What is $crip?

We're pleased to share some exciting news about a fundraising program for our organization. It's called "scrip", and it's the fundraising program that works while you shop.

Scrip is simply a word that means, "substitute money" — in other words, scrip is gift certificates from national and local retailers. They're the same gift certificates that you buy at the store. Many popular retailers participate in our scrip program including JCPenney, The Gap, Shell, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster and many, many others.

You're probably asking yourself how these stores help us raise money. It's simple — scrip participating retailers agree to sell gift certificates to our organization at a discount. Member families like yours buy the certificates for full face value, they redeem them for full face value, and our school keeps the difference as revenue. And scrip is exciting, because everybody wins:

	The retailer gets cash up front and repeat business...
	You get a powerful fundraising alternative that involves no selling...
	Our school gets a regular source of revenue.

The beauty of scrip is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn money for our school without spending a single additional penny. Just spend your regular shopping dollars with scrip at the stores that participate in the scrip program! And scrip can be used for just about any household purchase including food, clothing, entertainment, gasoline and even dining out.

Family Tuition Credit Program
After your family generates $100 in Scrip profit you will receive a 2% tuition credit to be applied to the 2005-2006 school year. Anyone can order Scrip and designate their tuition credit in your family's name. What a great way to have aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends support your child's education as well as supporting St. Mary's school.

How to Order Scrip?

	Place your order in the collection basket.
	Drop your order off at the Scrip table after Mass.
	Drop off or send your order to school.
	Scrip may be purchased at either St. Mary's or Sacred Heart Parish Centers
	Scrip may be purchased after any weekend Mass.

Certificates can be purchased after each Mass at the back of church or at the parish center. Use these for groceries, gas, gifts, restaurants, or to pay off participating merchant's charge cards. With a little effort, the possibilities are endless. Or click here to download a "$crip Order Form" which can be printed. Fill out the form and return to the parish center.

Thank you for participating.