Start using the scrip program!
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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. To learn more about the SCRIP program, take a moment to watch the short video to the right. |
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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 1.5% to 14%. 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.
The SCRIP program allows the school to purchase gift cards and certificates in bulk at a discount. The SCRIP retailers offer discounts varying from 1.5% to 14%. 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 or after Masses on Saturday and Sunday in the back of the church. After you purchase your cards you can spend them just like cash.
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?
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 or after Masses on Saturday and Sunday in the back of the church. After you purchase your cards you can spend them just like cash.
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?
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If you would like to see the complete listing of SCRIP cards click on the button to the right. SCRIP order forms are available in the Parish Center or you can call 608-742-6998 to order.
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Can I order online?
Click here to download the family user guide with information about how to create your account online. You will need to get the St. Mary School organizational code to register, but contacting your SCRIP coordinator. If you have questions, you can get connected with us by visiting our Contact Us page.
Click here to download the family user guide with information about how to create your account online. You will need to get the St. Mary School organizational code to register, but contacting your SCRIP coordinator. If you have questions, you can get connected with us by visiting our Contact Us page.
What is Presto Pay, Reload, Reload Now and Scrip Now?
If you would like to order SCRIP online, you must first establish a Presto Pay account. This is the account you will use to pay for your online SCRIP purchases which will take payment directly from your bank account. To enroll in Presto Pay please click here to be directed to the SHOPWITHSCRIP website. Once you have gone through the sign-up process you will receive a code from the Scrip company.When you receive this code you must relay the code to you SCRIP coordinator so they can enable your Presto Pay account. Please be sure to complete the SCRIP Purchase Agreement and return to the office before you start registering for Presto Pay.
To learn more about the SCRIP program, you can watch the short videos below.
If you would like to order SCRIP online, you must first establish a Presto Pay account. This is the account you will use to pay for your online SCRIP purchases which will take payment directly from your bank account. To enroll in Presto Pay please click here to be directed to the SHOPWITHSCRIP website. Once you have gone through the sign-up process you will receive a code from the Scrip company.When you receive this code you must relay the code to you SCRIP coordinator so they can enable your Presto Pay account. Please be sure to complete the SCRIP Purchase Agreement and return to the office before you start registering for Presto Pay.
To learn more about the SCRIP program, you can watch the short videos below.
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we need your help!
SCRIP relies heavily on volunteers to make as much of an impact as it does. We are always in needs of volunteers to help sell SCRIP after Mass, to place and fill orders, and to order SCRIP. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the St. Mary's Catholic School Principal, Josh Schuenemann, by calling 608-742-4998 ext. 225 or by emailing josschuenemann@stmarysportage.org
