What is Scrip?

St. Mark $CRIP is, simply, gift cards for everyday use.  Here is how it works:

·         You order these gift cards at full face value, through www.ShopWithScrip.com.

·         St. Mark SCRIP purchases gift cards at a discount from Great Lakes SCRIP and Local merchants.

·         Shop everyday with SCRIP gift cards for your grocery, gas, retail shopping, entertainment, and dining out; OR for gift giving.  Over 600 merchants are available.

·         St. Mark earns the difference, from 1.5% to 20% for each gift card sold. 

Learn More in our "SCRIP Information Booklet", OR visit www.ShopWithScrip.com.

How Do I Purchase SCRIP?

Order SCRIP any time online at www.ShopWithScrip.com.  Register for your free and secure account.  St. Mark Enrollment code: D55EL2B8547L.

Learn More in our “SCRIP An Overview” Newsletter, OR visit www.ShopWithScrip.com.

When are my Gift Cards available for pick up?

After placing your order, four options are available for pick up:

1.      SCRIP-to-Go gift cards are the in-stock inventory for St. Mark SCRIP.  Place orders 24 hours a day at www.ShopWithSCRIP.com.  Orders will be filled on Mondays and Thursdays for student delivery, OR school office pick up; OR pick up after weekend masses.  Learn more in our “SCRIP-to-Go” Newsletter.

2.      Scheduled Orders are gift cards available from Great Lakes SCRIP, over 600 merchants, which must be pre-ordered, www.ShopWithScrip.com.  Orders placed by 9:00 AM on select Mondays will be available by Thursdays for student delivery; OR school office pick up; OR pick up after weekend masses.  Learn more and view the order schedule in our “Scheduled Order” Newsletter.

3.      ReLoad program allows you to reload your gift cards purchased from our SCRIP program, available from over 30 merchants at www.ShopWithScrip.com.  Learn more in “ReLoad and Scrip Now!” Newsletter.

4.      ScripNow! eCertificates sent directly to you or a gift recipient, purchase at www.ShopWithScrip.com. Learn more in “ReLoad & ScripNow!” Newsletter.

What does this fundraiser support?

This fundraiser supports St. Mark School and the classroom needs.  In 2010-11, SCRIP provided the funds to purchase document cameras, projectors, and new white boards for our classrooms.

In 2011-12, St. Mark SCRIP program is Reaching for New Heights with a goal of $25,000 in profits to support our school.  The first portion of these funds raised are designated to purchase a new school-wide Art Program.  More items will be added to this wish list as the school year progresses.

Learn more in “Reaching for New Heights” Newsletter.

How easy is it to Raise Funds for St. Mark with our SCRIP program?

SCRIP is most successful when families purchase gift cards regularly throughout the school year.  Purchase just $100 in grocery gift cards every week during the school year, and the profit adds up to $200. 

Add retail shopping, entertainment, coffee, gas, and restaurant gift cards to these purchases and families can earn over $400 in a single school year for our school.

Add gift purchases and vacation purchases, such as hotel and airline gift cards, to add up to even more for our school!

If each school family purchases $100 in Grocery gift cards each week during the school year, we will earn $25,000 in profit for our school!

Learn more in “Tips for Success with SCRIP” Newsletters.

I am a Business Owner, How can I support St. Mark SCRIP?

There are two options for business owners to join our SCRIP program.  St. Mark SCRIP program contracts with local businesses to sell gift cards for your business.  (St. Mark SCRIP purchases your gift cards at a discount, and sell them to our customers at full face value.)  OR, participate in our Voucher program.  The Voucher program allows your business to donate a portion (or set amount) of a sale at your business from our school families, friends, or parishioners directly to our program. 

OR, purchase gift cards from our program to offer to your clients or employees.  For example, dentists may offer a Blockbuster Single Movie gift card for clients who experience a long wait time.

Learn more by contacting the SCRIP Coordinator at SCRIP@stmss.org.