SCRIP Program
SCRIP Program
Start Using the SCRIP Program!
What is it?
Scrip is simply gift cards for retailers, restaurant’s and services both local and nation-wide. Instead of using cash, checks or your credit card when you purchase goods or services, you use your Scrip gift card. The great thing about Scrip is that you can use it for everyday purchases like groceries, gas, prescriptions, gifts, etc. You won’t be spending any more money than you already do. You will be helping to raise funds to support St. Mary Portage Catholic School.
Watch this video to see how SCRIP works.
How does it work?
The SCRIP program allows the school to purchase gift cards and certificates in bulk at a discount. The SCRIP retailers offer discounts varying from 2% to 20%. Parishioners and school families buy SCRIP from St. Mary at face value and the school receives the benefit of the profit. For example, ACE HARDWARE cards are available at a 4% discount – when you purchase a gift card for $100, the parish receives $4. While it doesn’t seem like much by itself, purchasing $100 worth of KOHL’S each week for a year generates $208.
How do you purchase SCRIP?
We have some of the most popular retailers available for immediate pickup. These cards are available in the church office during regular business hours during the week. After you purchase your cards you can spend them just like cash. You can also order and refill online using RAISERIGHT!
In addition to the retailers available for immediate pickup, there are hundreds of other vendors you can special order for delivery to the parish office within 3 days of when the church office receives the order. Going on a road trip? How about ordering a gift card for the Cracker Barrel Restaurant? Staying in a Hyatt Hotel? How about ordering a gift card for your hotel stay
What’s the catch?
It requires a little planning on your part, but once you get in the habit of using SCRIP for your everyday and special purchases, you will be surprised at how easy it is.
What’s the benefit?
By planning ahead for your SCRIP purchases, it can actually assist you with household budgeting. And even more importantly, the rebates you earn combined with the other parishioners and school families can add up to thousands of dollars for the school. Please see the enrollment form for more specific information.
How do you get started?
For the current SCRIP Purchase Agreement FOR FAMILIES REGISTERED AT ST. MARY SCHOOL, call the Parish office at 608-742-6998