We’ve begun an exciting new fundraising program for tuition abatement and the Maumee Valley Parent Association (MVPA). 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 Kroger, Giant Eagle, Panera Bread, OldNavy/Gap, Shell, Pottery Barn 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 MVPA 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:
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The retailer gets cash up front and repeat business…
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MVPA gets a powerful fundraising alternative that involves no selling…
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You get a regular source of revenue towards your MV tuition (or if you don’t have a child at MV, the Annual Fund may be substituted)!
The beauty of SCRIP is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn money towards your child’s tuition 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, gas and even dining out. A list of participants is at mvcds.4scrip.com/catalog.
The MVPA SCRIP program is voluntary and promises to be a simple and effective tuition assistance and fundraising program. To begin saving, go to mvcds.4scrip.com/catalog. Print and complete the Policies and Procedures and the Enrollment Forms (these may be dropped off on campus in the SCRIP mailbox behind the receptionist’s office or mailed), then create an online account to place your order! You will find a schedule of order/payment due dates and pick-up dates under SCRIP Scoop on the SCRIP website.
Thank you in advance for participating in SCRIP!