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What is The Manna Program?
The Manna Program was established in 1989 to provide a fundraising
opportunity to non-profit organizations at no extra cost to
participating families. Manna serves our PTA and many other
organizations by purchasing large volume of “scrip” (gift
cards/certificates) from participating vendors at the highest available
discount. Their scrip is then offered to our PTA at a discount.
Participating families purchase the scrip at full face value and our PTA
immediately makes a profit. The discounts range from two to thirty
percent depending on the volume discount offered from each vendor. The
scrip offered is the exact same gift cards/certificates that you would
purchase directly from the participating vendors.
How does
Manna help our school?
By purchasing the scrip at a discounted price and selling the gift
cards/certificates at face value, everyone wins. Participating families
receive an even trade for their money and our school makes a profit.
For example, if you regularly shop at Jewel, you can purchase a $25 gift
certificate at face value and Whiteley PTA will make a 4% profit on that
sale because we were able to purchase the certificates at a 4% discount
through Manna. It’s as simple as that.
How do I
participate in Manna?
You will receive an order form early in the school year. You can simply
order gift cards/certificates for your usual favorite places and your
school will benefit. Manna orders are great for gift giving as well.
The gift cards/certificates are exactly the same as the ones you would
purchase directly from the vendors. It’s a simple way to help raise
money for your school. Start your holiday shopping early this year!
Join FCW
PTA in this great fundraising effort! If you have any questions,
contact Mary Whiteside at 847-991-6036 or
mary.whiteside@comcast.net
Download a December 2008 Manna order form here.
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one.
Page two.
Please print both and return to school in an envelope marked "PTA
Manna".
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