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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.   Page one.   Page two.
Please print both and return to school in an envelope marked "PTA Manna".

 

 

 
 
   
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