Effective Saturday, January 17, 2009, the contribution level for Ritz-Carlton Hotel $50 gift certificates will decrease from 12% to 8%.
Please notify your member families as soon as possible.
Best Buy and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 1% bonus contribution from Saturday, January 3, 2009, through Friday, January 23, 2009. That means Best Buy's $25, $100 and $250 gift cards will have a 3% contribution instead of the normal 2% contribution, during that time period only.
Take advantage of this bonus offer to get ready for Super Bowl Sunday by buying your family that big screen TV they have always wanted! Purchase that computer or appliance you've been hoping for, or get a jump on your birthday shopping with gifts such as cell phones, iPods, game systems, Blu-ray discs, DVDs or CDs.
Best Buy Home Page Best Buy Store Locator
Please advise your member families that, effective immediately, Travelocity gift cards are no longer available.
Eat 'n Park and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 2% bonus contribution from Thursday, January 1, 2009, through Saturday, January 31, 2009. That means Eat 'n Park's $10 and $25 gift cards will have a 12% contribution instead of the normal 10% contribution, during that time period only.
Please remember that you can also reload your Eat 'n Park gift card on ShopWithScrip.com, and earn the 2% bonus as well. To do so, select Eat 'n Park Reload from the list of Eat 'n Park products in the Dining On-The-Go category, or by clicking on the Reload icon in the upper right hand corner of the shopping area.
If a reload is part of a family order that also includes other physical cards, the reload will take place after the Coordinator releases the order to GLSC. The family will then be notified by e-mail after the card is reloaded.
For the fastest reloads, only include reloadable items in your family ShopWithScrip.com order, and pay with PrestoPay™. If your order is placed before 3 PM, your reload will typically happen overnight!
Reloads on ShopWithScrip.com...the easiest and fastest way to order scrip yet.
Eat 'n Park Home Page Eat 'n Park Menu Eat 'n Park Restaurant Locator
At this time, Great Lakes Scrip Center has discontinued the sale of Dell gift cards. Due to the process that is required to redeem Dell gift cards, we have decided to suspend the sale of Dell until their current process can be worked on and then reintroduce the gift cards in the near future.
Effective Thursday, January 1, 2009, the contribution level for Marriott Hotels $50, $100 and $500 gift cards will decrease from 12% to 8%.
Please notify your member families as soon as possible.
Yesterday, KB Toys announced they have filed for bankruptcy and are closing all of their stores. Consequently, we are no longer offering their gift cards.
The KB Toys Gift Cards are not returnable, so in light of this news, Great Lakes Scrip Center urges our customers to use their gift cards as soon as possible. If any gift cards have been purchased to give as gifts, we highly recommend that they be used to purchase a gift instead - again, as soon as possible.
In late November, we advised our customers that Shaw's Supermarket / Star Market gift cards were being phased out and the Albertson's $25 and $100 gift cards could be used in their place. The wording on the back of the Albertson's gift card regarding redemption was confusing, so we once again will stock Shaw's gift cards until Albertsons can provide us with revised cards.
Please advise your families that Shaw's cards are available in $25 and $100 denominations until further notice. The contribution is unchanged at 4%.
Great news for holiday shoppers...Sports Authority® and Great Lakes Scrip Center will be offering a 3% bonus effective Saturday, December 6, 2008, through Wednesday, December 31, 2008. That means Sports Authority's $25 gift card will have an 11% contribution instead of the normal 8%, during that period only.
Sports Authority is dedicated to providing their customers with the best shopping experience possible by consistently providing great brands at great values, industry-leading customer service and product knowledge. They are dedicated to you, and helping you take your game to the next level. If this is what you have been looking for in a sporting goods retailer, then this is your store!
Sports Authority Home Page Holiday Gift Center Store Locator
We are pleased to report that Domino's $5 Gift Certificates are back in stock and are once again available for order.
Please advise your member families as soon as possible.
Effective Thursday, January 1, 2009, the contribution level for Shopko $25 and $50 gift cards will decrease from 4% to 2%.
Please notify your member families as soon as possible.
Effective Thursday, January 1, 2009, the contribution level for Little Caesar's Pizza gift cards will decrease from 9% to 8%.
Please notify your member families as soon as possible.
In mid-October, JCPenney announced the "Early Bird Shopping Incentive", which rewards three lucky non-profit organizations for their purchases of JCPenney Gift Cards. The contest winners were selected by a random drawing of all organizations who ordered JCPenney Gift Cards from GLSC between the dates of October 18, 2008 and November 26, 2008. Every $25 dollar unit spent on JCPenney Gift Cards during the incentive program earned one entry in the drawing pool.
We are pleased to report the winners of the JCPenney contest are:
- Good Shepherd Catholic Parish in Evansville, IN was the Grand Prize winner, and they will be awarded a $1500 check by JCPenney. Scrip volunteers at the parish say the money will be put to good use, since the Good Shepherd School was recently damaged by fire.
- Calvary Baptist School in Lansdale, PA was the second place winner, and the school will receive a $1000 check from JCPenney.
- Holy Guardian Angels Church in Reading, PA was the third prize winner, and will receive $500 from JCPenney.
Great Lakes Scrip Center congratulates the winners and thanks JCPenney for their continued participation and support of our non-profit clients..
Please advise your member families that, effective immediately, Cooking.com gift cards are no longer available.
Great News! Exxon/Mobil has joined the growing list of retailer cards that are reloadable on ShopWithScrip.com. This is the most convenient process yet for your regular fuel purchases.
Reloading your Exxon/Mobil gift card has several advantages:
- Faster turn-around time than ordering a new card
- Custom denominations - reload with any amount between $50 and $100
- Make a positive environmental impact
- Register multiple cards with unique family names
In order to reload an Exxon/Mobil gift card you must have purchased it from GLSC after May 1, 2008.
You can order a reload on ShopWithScrip.com by selecting Exxon or Mobil Reload from the list of Exxon or Mobil products in the Gas & Auto category, or by clicking on the Reload icon in the upper right hand corner of the shopping area. If a reload is part of a family order that also includes other physical cards, the reload will take place after the Coordinator releases the order to GLSC. The family will be notified by e-mail after the card is reloaded.
Our newest reload process does not require coordinator participation at all! If a family places an order that includes only reload items, and pays with PrestoPay, we will automatically process that transaction and credit your account for the amount owed your organization. The gift card will typically be reloaded overnight if the order is placed before 3:30 PM Eastern time, Monday-Friday.
Reloads on ShopWithScrip.com. The easiest way to order scrip yet.
Exciting News! Gap has extended their 2% bonus contribution through Friday, December 19, 2008. That means when you purchase the $25 gift card you will receive an 11% contribution instead of the normal 9% benefit for this extended bonus period.
Please remember that you can now reload the Options GiftCard from Gap at ShopWithScrip.com. Reloadable cards have several important benefits for scrip using families:
- Your organization gets a financial benefit without physically handling a card.
- Reloadable cards have a positive environmental impact.
- You can reload whatever amount is convenient for you, from $25 to $250.
To reload an Options Giftcard by Gap, Inc. at ShopWithScrip.com, just select "Gap Reload" and follow the simple directions.
Take advantage of this incredible extended bonus offer for all of your holiday shopping needs.
Gap Locator Banana Republic Locator Old Navy Locator Piperlime Online Shop
Just in time for the holidays! Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to offer our customers a 2% bonus contribution from Saturday, December 6, 2008 through Friday, December 19, 2008, on all Amazon.com gift certificate purchases*. That means you can purchase Amazon.com $25 and $100 gift certificates with a 6% contribution instead of the normal 4% contribution, during that period only.
If you think Amazon.com is only about books, you're in for a pleasant surprise. Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon.com continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.
Amazon.com Home Page
The Shaw's Supermarket / Star Market gift cards are being phased out and the Albertson's $25 and $100 gift cards can now be used in their place. Even though the Albertson's card does not list Shaw's on the back, we have been assured that they will be accepted at Shaw's and Star Market.
Great Lakes Scrip Center's inventory of Shaw's $25 gift cards is gone and there is a limited supply of the $50 gift cards still available. When the $50's are gone, please just order the Albertson's $25 and $100 gift cards to be used at all Shaw's and Star Markets.
Please advise your member families to order accordingly.
Great News! Eat 'n Park has joined the growing list of retailer cards that are reloadable on ShopWithScrip.com. Reloading your Eat 'n Park gift card has several advantages:
- Faster turn-around time than ordering a new card
- Custom denominations - reload with any amount between $10 and $100
- Make a positive environmental impact
- You can register multiple cards with unique family names
In order to reload an Eat 'n Park gift card you must have purchased it from GLSC after January 1, 2008.
You can order a reload on ShopWithScrip.com by selecting Eat 'n Park Reload from the list of Eat 'n Park products in the Dining On-The-Go category, or by clicking on the Reload icon in the upper right hand corner of the shopping area. If a reload is part of a family order that also includes other physical cards, the reload will take place after the Coordinator releases the order to GLSC. The family will be notified by e-mail after the card is reloaded.
Our newest reload process does not require coordinator participation at all! If a family places an order that includes only reload items, and pays with PrestoPay, we will automatically process that transaction and credit your account for the amount owed your organization. The gift card will typically be reloaded overnight if the order is placed before 3:30 PM Eastern time, Monday-Friday.
Reloads on ShopWithScrip.com. The easiest way to order scrip yet.
Great Lakes Scrip Center and Lowe's® are pleased to announce a 1% bonus starting Saturday, November 29, 2008, through Friday, December 12, 2008. During the bonus period, GLSC customers can purchase the popular Lowe's $25, $100, $500 and $1,000 gift cards at a 5% benefit instead of the regular 4% benefit.
Lowe's has been helping our customers improve the places they call home for more than 60 years. Lowe's stores stock 40,000 products and have hundreds of thousands more available by special order -- offering practically everything customers need to build, beautify and enjoy their homes.
Don't forget, you can now reload your Lowe's Home Improvement gift card with any amount, from $25 to $3000, at ShopWithScrip.com. You don't have to wait for physical delivery of your Lowe's gift card to make a purchase at Lowe's. If you place an order that only includes reloadable cards and pay with PrestoPay™, your card will be reloaded in our next reload batch - often overnight! Reloadablility means it's easier than ever to make major purchases at Lowe's and get a scrip contribution.
Lowe's Home Page Lowe's Store Locator
AutoZone® and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 1% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 29, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. That means AutoZone's $25 gift cards will have a 6% contribution instead of the normal 5% contribution, during that time period only.
AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories.
AutoZone Home Page Store Locator
California Pizza Kitchen® will be offering a 1% bonus contribution on their gift cards effective Saturday, November 29, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. When you purchase a gift card during this special offer, you will receive a 5% contribution instead of the normal 4% contribution.
All of California Pizza Kitchen's innovative pizzas are creatively designed on a delicious crust, and hearth-baked to perfection. Also served are distinctive pastas, salads, soups, appetizers and desserts, including their Chicken-Tequila Fettucine, BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, Tortilla Spring Rolls and Key Lime Pie.
Don't know what to get a co-worker, a teacher or a friend for the holidays....give the gift of great food with a California Pizza Kitchen $10 gift card.
California Pizza Kitchen Menu Restaurant Locations
Just in time for the holidays...Finish Line® and Great Lakes Scrip Center will be offering a 1% bonus effective Saturday, November 29, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. That means Finish Line's $25 gift card will have an 11% contribution instead of the normal 10%, during that period only.
Finish Line, Inc. is a leading athletic retailer offering the best selection of brand name footwear, apparel and accessories. The company operates over 700 stores in 47 states and online at www.finishline.com.
Finish Line Store Locator
Please advise your member families that Rock Bottom® gift cards will be offered with a 2% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 29, 2006, through Friday, December 26, 2008. That means your families can buy Rock Bottom's $25 gift cards with an 8% contribution instead of the normal 6% contribution, during that period only.
Rock Bottom's service is attentive, friendly and upbeat and its moderately priced, familiar American food menu features tasty items that range from Brown Ale Chicken and Alder Smoked Salmon Fish & Chips to Texas Fire Steak and the best BBQ Ribs and Chicken anywhere. Rock Bottom also offers a variety of interesting salads, hearty sandwiches, burgers, its world famous White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Asiago Cheese Dip served with the restaurant's own handmade Beer Bread.
With the holidays fast approaching, it's time to start planning for your gift giving. Take advantage of this bonus offer and share the gift of great food with a Rock Bottom $25 gift card.
Rock Bottom Menu Rock Bottom Locations
Borders® and Great Lakes Scrip Center are making your holiday shopping a little easier by offering a 2% bonus contribution effective Saturday, November 29, 2008, through Friday, December 19, 2008. When you purchase the popular $10 and $25 denomination gift cards during this special offer, you will receive an 11% contribution instead of the normal 9% contribution.
Borders engage their customers with a rich shopping experience and provide them with the books, music, movies, and other entertainment items they love, and will love to give, in a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere. You can also shop online at www.Borders.com.
Borders Store Locator
Please advise your member families that Max & Erma's® gift cards will be offered with a 3% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 29, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. That means your families can buy Max & Erma's $20 gift cards with a 16% benefit instead of a 13% benefit, during that period only.
Max & Erma's all-American food, friendly service and atmosphere are the reasons people keep returning to Max & Erma's. They use the freshest, highest quality ingredients in everything they serve. Many guest favorites include their delicious chocolate chip cookies, Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich, Cajun Shrimp & Pasta, Laredo Steak, Santa Fe Salad, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, hand-battered Onion rings and their famous gourmet hamburgers.
With the holidays approaching, don't forget to include the gift of great dining on your shopping list...a Max & Erma's gift card.
Max & Erma's Menu Restaurant Locator
This is the best time ever to shop with scrip! Retailers are pulling out all the stops this season and are eager for your EARLY sale. Many of our retail partners are offering BONUS contributions on their gift cards, in addition to never before seen sales events.
Ensure that your scrip program is able to benefit the maximum amount of fundraising dollars this year in the shortened holiday season. Download our new promotional insert to place in all of your family's scrip orders. Make sure that you customize it with a message from you!
Download the New Flyer
As always, thank you for your efforts in making your program a success! Best wishes for a happy and prosperous holiday season.
Great Lakes Scrip Center customers are invited to a special Friends and Family shopping event at all Kohl's locations from Friday thru Sunday November 21-23, 2008. Just download your Shopping Pass, and get 15% off all merchandise throughout the store.*
Your Friends & Family Shopping Pass is valid every time you present it during the Friends and Family Shopping Days. It includes all sale, regular, and clearance priced merchandise. Not valid at Kohl's.com.
Download Your Shopping Pass
*Offer valid November 21-23, 2008, in-store only. Offer is transferable and can be used multiple times if presented with each in-store purchase. Offer valid with any tender type. Offer good for all sale-, regular- and clearance-priced merchandise. Offer not redeemable for cash. Offer not valid for price adjustments on prior purchases, to purchase gift cards or for payment on a Kohl's Charge account. Offer also not valid on purchases of Kohl's Cares for Kids® merchandise or other charitable items. Offer cannot be combined with other percent-off discounts. One offer per customer. Excludes sales tax. See store for details.
Please advise your member families that once Great Lakes Scrip Center's current inventory of Hickory Farms gift certificates is depleted, the certificates will no longer be available.
We have been informed that the usage information we originally sent out for Dell gift cards was incorrect. Please refer to the following for making online or phone orders.
- For an online order, only 2 forms of payment can be used at one time. For example, you can use one gift card and one credit card; or 2 gift cards. Each gift card is a form of payment, so if you have more than 2, please call the number below to consolidate the gift card balances.
- For a phone order, 2 gift cards and a credit card may can be used.
The phone number to consolidate card balances is 1-800-242-5353. This is also the number to call for gift card balance inquiries.
Just in time for the holidays...Barnes & Noble and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 1% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 22, 2008, through Friday, December 19, 2008. That means Barnes & Noble's $10, $25, $100 and $20 "Teacher Gift" gift cards will have a 10% contribution instead of the normal 9% contribution, during that time period only.
Need help finding the perfect holiday gift? Everyone knows Barnes & Noble offers a huge selection of books and music and now, throughout the holiday season, customers can use the Barnes & Noble.com Holiday Gift Guide to help find that gift.
Barnes & Noble Home Page Holiday Gift Guide Store Locator
Exciting News! With the holidays fast approaching, it's time to start planning for your gift giving. As a special holiday promotion, your families will receive an additional 1% bonus contribution when they purchase Shell Gift Cards. That means Shell's $25, $50 and $100 gift cards will have a 2.5% contribution instead of the normal 1.5% contribution. Take advantage of this special "Holiday" promotion from Saturday, November 22, 2008, to Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Shell is the industry leader with the best nationwide coverage! There are over 14,000 Shell stations in the U.S., serving over 6 million Americans each day. There's probably a Shell station near you - as a matter of fact, over 80% of Americans live within 5 miles of a Shell station.
Shell's Special Holiday Gift Offer Shell Station Locator
Exciting news...Please advise your member families that Steak 'n Shake Gift Cards are now available in $10 denominations with a 7% introductory contribution offer. The 7% contribution is available until December 31, 2008. Beginning January 1, 2009, the gift card will have a normal contribution of 6%.
Steak 'n Shake is a full-service, casual dining restaurant serving a core menu of its famous STEAKBURGER(TM) sandwiches, thin 'n crispy french fries, old fashioned hand-dipped milk shakes, chili, home style soups, fresh salads, a variety of desserts and breakfast. All of the food is prepared to the guest's order and served by friendly, well-trained associates. Steak 'n Shake restaurants feature full-service dining areas, counter service and drive-thru windows and most are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Don't know what to get a co-worker, a teacher or a friend for the holidays...give the gift of great food with a Steak 'n Shake $10 gift card.
Steak 'n Shake Home Page Steak 'n Shake Menu Restaurant Locator
Sheetz will be offering a 1% bonus contribution on their $25 gift cards effective Saturday, November 22, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. When you purchase the $25 Sheetz gift card during this special offer, you will receive a 4% contribution instead of the normal 3%. Please note that this offer is only available for the $25 gift card.
Above all else, Sheetz is about providing kicked-up convenience while being more than just a convenience store. If you need to refuel your car or refresh your body, they have what you need to keep you moving on to whatever comes next.
They know you don't have time to run all over town for the things you need. Sheetz has what you need, when you need it. And, they're here 24/7/365. Even on Christmas day.
Sheetz Home Page Store Locations
Buca di Beppo® and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 5% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 22, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. That means Buca di Beppo's $25 gift cards will have a 13% contribution instead of the normal 8% contribution, during that time period only.
Buca di Beppo is an authentic Italian restaurant that offers flavorful Italian dining. Dine with family and friends while enjoying the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. In the spirit of Italian culture, their dishes are served family style and are meant to be shared.
Get, or give, the gift of indulgence for the holidays with a Buca di Beppo gift card. Experience their unforgettable appetizers, salads, pastas, pizzas, entrees, desserts, beer and fine wine. Most locations are open for lunch and all locations are open for fun!
Buca di Beppo Restaurant Locator
Gordmans and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 1% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 22, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. That means Gordmans gift cards will have an 8% contribution instead of the normal 7% contribution, during that time period only.
Take advantage of Gordmans' bonus offer for your holiday shopping needs. Gordmans features a large selection of the latest styles and name brands at up to 60 percent off department and specialty store prices every day. The wide range of merchandise includes apparel for all ages, accessories, footwear, home fashions, gifts, designer fragrances, fashion jewelry, bedding and bath, accent furniture and toys.
Gordmans Home Page Gordmans Store Locator
Great Lakes Scrip Center and Ritz Camera are pleased to announce a 3% bonus starting Saturday, November 22, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. That means you can purchase the Ritz Camera $25 gift card with a 9% contribution instead of the normal 6% contribution, during that time period only.
The Ritz Camera gift card is redeemable for merchandise and services at all Ritz Camera, Wolf Camera, Kits Camera, Inkley's Camera, and Camera Shop locations.
Are you shopping for a new computer or a digital camera for the holidays? Visit your nearby Ritz Camera for all your camera and electronic needs. Need help deciding which products to buy? By answering a few interactive questions about your specific needs on their website, the Guidester shopping tools will help you narrow your choices and focus in on the right products to make smart, efficient holiday buying decisions.
Ritz Camera Home Page Guidester Store Locator
Please advise your member families that Claim Jumper Restaurants gift cards will be offered with a 3% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 22, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. That means your families can buy Claim Jumper gift cards with a 11% benefit instead of a 8% benefit, during that period only.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, Claim Jumper offers a selection of freshly prepared items using only the finest ingredients available. Favorites include USDA Prime and Choice steaks, fresh fish, rotisserie chicken, baby back pork ribs, fresh baked pot pies, specialty salads, wood-fired pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and more. Claim Jumper's baked goods and desserts including their Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake, Bread Pudding, Scratch Carrot Cake, Lemon Bar Brule and five flavors of deliciously rich cream cheese pie are popular favorites with their guests.
Claim Jumper Home Page Claim Jumper Locations
Great news...Please advise your family members that Hallmark Gift Cards are now available in $25 denominations with a 4% contribution. Your Hallmark Gift Card may be used for making purchases at any participating Hallmark Gold Crown Store.
Hallmark Gold Crown stores are a nationwide network of specialty retail stores where you can find just the right cards, gifts, wrap and more to celebrate milestones, as well as everyday moments. The stores also offer products for decorating and entertaining - along with ideas for how to use them.
Christmas will never look or sound the same with the introduction of innovative new products from Hallmark, including Recordable Cards With Music, more than 300 new Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, and motion-activated gift bags that use sound to alert the whole house when someone tries to peek at what's inside. Prepare yourself for the holidays with a Hallmark Gift Card.
Hallmark Home Page Store Locator
Just in time for the holidays...Lands' End® and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 2% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 15, 2008 through Friday, December 19, 2008. That means Lands' End $25 and $100 gift cards will have a 19% contribution instead of the normal 17% contribution, during that time period only.
Choose from thousands of great gifts at the Lands' End Gift Shop for your holiday shopping needs, including gifts for her, gifts for him and gifts for baby. Plus, most everything can be personalized with name or initials to make any gift extra-special. They'll even gift box your gifts to save you time.
With the cold weather quickly approaching, take advantage of this bonus offer and outfit your whole family in Lands' End's legendary outerwear featuring toasty down vests and anti-static fleece pullovers.
Lands' End Home Page Lands' End 2008 Gift Guide Lands' End Catalog
Mainstreet Ventures® and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 5% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 22, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. That means Mainstreet Ventures gift certificates will have a 17% contribution instead of the normal 12% contribution, during that time period only. These certificates can be used at any of Mainstreet Ventures' fine restaurants in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or Florida and have a one year expiration.
Mainstreet Ventures' distinctive eateries include Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, Carson's American Bistro, Ciao! Ristorante, Gratzi, La Dolce Vita, Palio, Real Seafood Company, The Chop House, Tidewater Grill, and Zia's.
With the holidays approaching, don't forget to include the gift of ultimate fine dining on your shopping list...a Mainstreet Ventures gift certificate.
Mainstreet Ventures Home Page
Just a reminder that now through Thanksgiving Day, America's favorite department store - JCPenney - will give GLSC client organizations a chance to win $1,500, $1,000 or $500! The JCPenney Pre-Thanksgiving Incentive Promotion will reward three lucky non-profit organizations for their purchases of JCPenney Gift Cards.
Every $25 JCPenney Gift Card (or equivalent) purchased during the incentive program period will give your organization one entry in the drawing pool. Buy one JCPenney $25; get one entry. Buy a $100 JCPenney gift card and get four entries. The more JCPenney gift cards your organization purchases before Thanksgiving Day, the better your organization's chances of winning.
Winners will be chosen on or before December 1, 2008, when GLSC will randomly select three winners in a drawing from participating GLSC organizations. JCPenney will present a check for $500, $1,000 and $1,500 to the GLSC client organizations that purchased the lucky JCPenney Gift Cards. Your non-profit organization can use the cash however it chooses.
No entry is necessary - all GLSC customers who purchase JCPenney Gift Cards during the incentive program period are automatically included in the promotion. Other terms and conditions are as follows:
- Only GLSC client non-profit organizations are eligible to win - individuals are not eligible.
- The winners will be determined by a random drawing of all organizations who ordered JCPenney Gift Cards from GLSC between the dates of October 18, 2008 and November 26, 2008. Every $25's purchased in JC Penney Gift Cards during the incentive program period will equate to one entry in the drawing pool.
- The winning organizations will be notified by December 5, 2008, and the checks will be issued to the non-profits as a donation to be used as needed by the organization.
- Great Lakes Scrip Center employees, suppliers and their families are not eligible to win.
In addition to the JCPenney Pre-Thanksgiving Incentive Promotion, don't forget that JCPenney and Great Lakes Scrip Center are also offering a 1% bonus contribution until Friday, November 28, 2008. That means JCPenney Gift Cards will have a 6% contribution instead of the normal 5% contribution, during that time period only.
If you’re like most GLSC customers, your scrip program volume doubles, triples or even quadruples during the holiday season. That means our holiday volume surges as well, and we are challenged to assemble many more orders with timely delivery and minimal backorders.
Every year we plan and prepare for the surge with extra staff and inventory. Unfortunately, no matter how much staff and hours we add, we simply cannot process your orders during the holiday season as quickly as we can the rest of the year.
To help you plan, we've carefully projected our order volume and can guarantee delivery dates based on the calendar below. Please keep in mind these schedules represent the maximum amount of time we may need to turnaround your order during the busiest periods. Whenever possible, we will deliver your orders ahead of this schedule. However, we urge you to plan for the turnaround schedules listed below, and we will do our best to get your orders to you ahead of schedule:
The calendar areas in white will be subject to our normal turnaround schedule - orders placed by 1pm Eastern Time will be scheduled to leave our offices the following business day. So on the white dates, an order placed by 1pm on Monday would be scheduled to leave our offices on Tuesday. So if you chose overnight delivery, you would receive your package on Wednesday.
The yellow calendar areas are two day turnaround. For example, an order placed before 1pm Eastern Time on Monday, December 1, will be scheduled to leave our offices no later than Wednesday, for overnight delivery on Thursday, December 4.
Please keep in mind that this schedule is a "worst case" scenario and of course, we will always ship your order ahead of schedule if possible. But to ensure that you have the scrip you need to keep your programs running smoothly, we would like you to plan ahead and give us (and yourselves) a little extra time this holiday season. In addition, here are some other facts you should keep in mind as you plan your holiday schedule:
- Urge your families to order early - The sooner in the season they order for holiday gift-giving, the better we are able to ensure they will have what they need.
- Order early in the day - Our phone lines and web site can have literally thousands of customers attempting to get in an order just before the 1pm deadline. Avoid the crowds and order early in the day.
- Use glscrip.com to order and check order status - GLSC continually adds to our bandwidth so you can order faster, earlier and get the status of your order much easier online than you can by phone.
Thanks for your business, and best wishes for a joyous and prosperous holiday season.
Shutterfly® and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 5% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 15, 2008 through Friday, December 19, 2008. That means you can purchase Shutterfly $25 gift cards with a 14% contribution instead of the normal 9% contribution, during that time period only.
With the holidays quickly approaching, Shutterfly's new holiday card style finder will tell you which holiday cards are just right for you by having you simply answer a few questions. Then, all you have to do is choose your photo and add a greeting.
Shutterfly also makes holiday gift giving easy, convenient and fun by preserving and sharing digital photos in a creative and thoughtful manner with one-of-a-kind photo books, cards, calendars and innovative photo gifts.
Shutterfly gift cards provide unrivaled quality and award-winning customer service with 100% satisfaction guaranteed. So, take advantage of this bonus offer and find the perfect way to cherish your holiday memories.
Shutterfly Home Page Holiday Card Style Finder
As a follow-up to our Linens N Things Advisory of October 9, 2008, please advise your member families that, effective immediately, Linens N Things gift cards are no longer available through Great Lakes Scrip Center.
The Linens N Things gift cards are not returnable, so we recommend that you notify your members to use their gift cards as soon as possible.
Please advise your member families that Circuit City gift cards will no longer be available through Great Lakes Scrip Center. As you may or may not be aware, Circuit City has decided to close approximately 155 stores nationwide. We hope that these actions help their long term viability, but in the meantime, Great Lakes Scrip Center has decided to discontinue the sale of Circuit City cards in our program. We regret having to make a decision involving a long time partner, but due to the unprecedented economic circumstances, we feel that is in the best interests of our non-profit partners and their members at this time.
The Circuit City gift cards are not returnable, so we recommend that you notify your members to use their gift cards as soon as possible.
Great news...Sears will be offering a 6% bonus contribution effective Saturday, November 15, 2008, through Friday, December, 19, 2008. When you purchase the popular $25, $100 and $250 denominations during this special offer, you will receive a 10% contribution instead of the normal 4%.
Sears is the leading home appliance retailer, as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. The top brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands and Martha Stewart Everyday products.
Please pass along this great offer to your member families.
Sears Home Page Sears Store Locator
Kmart and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 6% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 15, 2008, through Friday, December 19, 2008. That means Kmart's $25 and $50 gift cards will have a 10% contribution instead of the normal 4% contribution, during that time period only.
Kmart stores carry a wide assortment of general merchandise, including products sold under such well-known labels as Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, and Martha Stewart Everyday. A number of Kmart stores also sell an assortment of Sears home appliances, as well as Craftsman tools.
Take advantage of this bonus offer to get your home holiday ready.
Kmart Home Page Kmart Store Locator
Macy's and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 2% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 15, 2008, through Friday, December 12, 2008. That means Macy's $25 and $100 gift cards will have a 12% contribution instead of the normal 10% contribution, during that time period only. These cards may be used to purchase merchandise and in-store services only at Macy's, macys.com and macysweddingchannel.com.
Macy's has become renowned for its assortments of personality-driven brands such as Baby Phat, Calvin Klein, Carlos Santana, Donald Trump, Emeril, Jessica Simpson, Kenneth Cole, Marc Ecko, Michael Kors, Phat Farm, Ralph Lauren, Sean John, Tahari and Usher. By providing fashion...by reflecting lifestyle... by delivering affordable luxury... by putting the customer first, Macy's is distinguishing itself as a very special place to shop.
Macy's Home Page Macy's Store Locator
Great Lakes Scrip Center and Staples® are pleased to announce a very special holiday offer. Staples is doubling your Contribution! From Saturday, November 15, 2008, through Friday, December 5, 2008, you'll receive an additional 5% contribution for all Staples Gift Card purchases. That means Staples $25 and $100 gift cards will have a 10% contribution...that's double their traditional 5% contribution. Act fast, this is a limited time offer and you won't want to miss out!
Staples is the world's largest office products company. Staples has everything you need for the Holidays! With over 30,000 products, they offer the latest in GPS units, computers, digital cameras, digital picture frames and more that are perfect for gift giving. Plus, they have classroom and office essentials including ink and toner, paper, writing instruments and craft supplies. Whatever you need, Staples makes it easy.
Staples Home Page Free Staples Catalog
Please advise your member families that once Great Lakes Scrip Center's current inventory of Bealls Department Store gift cards is depleted, they will no longer be available.
Please advise your member families that Domino's has temporarily run out of their $5 certificates. They are hoping to have them available again in about 3 weeks. The Domino's $14 Pizza & Pop certificates are still available.
GLSC has a limited number of Domino's $5 certificates on hand and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for your patience.
Please notify your families that beginning November 8, 2008, the non-profit contribution for Papa Gino's will increase from 8% to 10%. The $10 gift card is redeemable at participating Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Sandwich Shops locations.
Today, you can enjoy Papa's signature thin crust pizza, subs, salads, and other Italian specialties, as well as D'Angelo's plain great sandwiches, salads, wraps and pokkets®, throughout New England. Together, D'Angelo and Papa Gino's share a commitment to provide high-quality products; attentive service; clean, convenient, attractive restaurants, and a premium value for every guest.
Papa Gino's Home Page D'Angelo Home Page
Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce that Zappos.com gift certificates are now available in $25 denominations with an 8% contribution. These certificates can only be used online at zappos.com and cannot be redeemed in their retail stores. Instructions on how to use your Zappos.com gift certificate are located on the certificate.
Zappos.com currently stocks more than 3 million shoes, handbags, clothing items and accessories from over 1,100 brands. They offer the absolute best selection of shoes available anywhere, but much more important to them is offering the absolute best service.
Looking for that perfect shoe to wear with that certain holiday outfit? Look no more, go to Zappos.com.
Zappos.com Home Page Zappos.com Gift Ideas
Just in time for the holidays...Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce that Dell® gift cards are now available in a $100 denomination with a 4% non-profit benefit. The gift card can be redeemed for the purchase of merchandise or services on dell.com, 1-800-727-6000, or at a Dell Direct Store. When making online purchases, only 3 Dell gift cards can be used for an order. Gift cards can be consolidated into a single card by calling 1-800-624-9897.
Dell delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. They offer a broad range of product categories, including desktop computer systems, servers and networking products, mobility products, software and peripherals, and enhanced services.
Considering replacing an existing computer system? Dell is the first and only computer company offering free computer recycling to consumers worldwide.
Dell Home Page
Great news...effective Saturday, November 8, 2008, the non-profit contribution for Dick's Sporting Goods will increase from 5% to 8%. The denomination is unchanged at $25.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. Now with over 300 stores, Dick's Sporting Goods continues to offer the finest quality products at competitive prices, backed by the best service anywhere.
Dick's Sporting Goods Home Page Dick's Sporting Goods Store Locator
Please advise your member families that Overstock.com® gift cards are now available in $25 denominations with an 8% contribution. The gift card can be redeemed for merchandise on Overstock.com, excluding products in the Cars, Auction and Real Estate departments. It is also subject to conditions of Overstock.com's gift card program.
At Overstock.com, there is something for everyone. You can find everything from the latest video games to books, furniture for the kid's bedrooms to sheets for their beds, Dell laptop computers to top designer handbags and apparel for yourself. Overstock.com's entire selection offers incredible values of up to 70% off retail prices. Plus, all orders ship for only $2.95 -- no matter the size.
Overstock.com Overstock.com Buying Guide
Great Lakes Scrip Center and Bath & Body Works are pleased to offer our customers a 5% bonus contribution on Bath & Body gift cards from Saturday, November 8, 2008, through Friday, December 12, 2008. That means both the $10 and $25 denomination gift cards will have an 18% contribution instead of the normal 13% contribution, during the bonus period only.
Take the guesswork out of giving! With the easy-to-use gift finder, you can choose the way you want to shop. Search by recipient, price, category, brand, or fragrance to find the perfect gift for every occasion. Pamper the woman, or man, in your life with a gift from Bath & Body Works!
Bath & Body Works Home Page Gift Finder Store Locator
Gap and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 2% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 8, 2008, through Friday, December 5, 2008. That means Gap gift cards will have a 11% contribution instead of the normal 9% contribution, during that time period only.
Gap Inc. is one of the world's largest specialty retailers offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Piperlime brand names. Gap brand includes Gap, GapKids, babyGap and GapBody. The company also operates Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Outlet stores.
Please remember that you can now reload the Options GiftCard from Gap at ShopWithScrip.com. Reloadable cards have several important benefits for scrip using families:
- Your organization gets a financial benefit without physically handling a card.
- Reloadable cards have a positive environmental impact.
- You can reload whatever amount is convenient for you, from $25 to $250.
To reload an Options Giftcard by Gap, Inc. at ShopWithScrip.com, just select "Gap Reload" and follow the simple directions.
Take advantage of this incredible bonus offer for all of your holiday shopping needs.
Gap Locator Banana Republic Locator Old Navy Locator Piperlime Online Shop
Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce that American Express ® Prepaid Gift Cards are now available in $100 and $200 denominations with a 1.25% non-profit benefit.
The American Express Gift Card is redeemable anywhere American Express is accepted – over one million retail locations in the US, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands including mail order, online and brick and mortar establishments ("Merchant"). That includes these fine retailers: Target, Costco, Kroger, Publix, Nordstrom and many many others. The American Express prepaid card is a great gift item, and it’s also handy for those times when traditional scrip cards cannot be used.
Important Facts You Need To Know About American Express Gift Cards
While the American Express Prepaid Gift Card can be used at over a million U.S. locations, it cannot be used for car rental, casinos, ATMs and some international airlines. In addition:
- It is not a credit, charge or debit card.
- The Gift Card cannot be used at cruise lines, for recurring billing purchases, or at casinos or ATMs.
- Usage restrictions apply for international airlines.
- Use your Gift Card soon! While you may leave Available Funds on the Gift Card, starting 12 months after the date your Gift Card was purchased by Great Lakes Scrip Center, and subject to applicable law, a monthly service fee of $2.00 will be deducted from your Available Funds.
- Please read the American Express Gift Card Cardholder Agreement for more information.
Why It’s Critical To Know Your Gift Card Balance
If you wish to use your Gift Card to purchase an item for more than the Available Funds, many national merchants – but not all – will accept your gift card and automatically offer you the opportunity use another form of payment to pay the balance of the final purchase price.
This is called a "split tender" transaction because you would be splitting the final transaction amount between your Gift Card and another form of payment.
If you’re not sure of the merchant’s policy regarding a "split tender" transaction, it’s critical to know the exact balance of your American Express Gift Card. You can check the amount of funds available on your Gift Card by visiting www.americanexpress.com/giftcard or calling American Express toll free within the United States at 1-877-AXP-GIFT, which is the telephone number printed on the back of your Gift Card.
Once you know your balance, you MUST ask the Merchant if two forms of payment will be accepted for the purchase you wish to make. If the Merchant agrees, first request that the Merchant place a specific dollar amount on the other form of payment (e.g., the final transaction amount less the balance of funds available on your Gift Card), and then use your Gift Card to pay the remaining balance. Some retailers, particularly department stores, will only allow a "split tender" transaction if the second form of payment is cash or check. Internet and most mail order merchants do not permit "split tender" transactions. We do not guarantee that the Merchant will accept two forms of payment, such as two gift cards.
To purchase American Express Prepaid Gift Cards From GLSC, search “American Express” or look for the gift cards in our “Xtra Stuff” retailer category.
Do your organization members a favor. Give them a copy of the 2008 Scrip Holiday Gift Guide. The Scrip Gift Guide is filled with great gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list - moms, dads, kids, even teachers and business associates.
Just select the most convenient format for you, download the guide, and reproduce it on your copier or printer for easy distribution. Just make sure you do it early so your families have plenty of time to do their holiday shopping with scrip!
Please note - you'll need a free copy of
Adobe® Reader® to view these files.
Download 8.5" x 11" Letter Size
The letter-sized stuffer prints on a standard 8.5" by 11" sheet of copy paper. It's perfect as a stand-alone flyer to send home with school kids or as a stuffer in church bulletins.
Download Envelope Stuffer
The envelope stuffer prints on a standard 8.5" by 11" sheet of copy paper. Print it, then cut into thirds for a fast and easy envelope stuffer. The final cut piece fits easily into a standard #10 envelope.
Download Mini-Poster
The mini-poster prints on a 11" x 17" sheet of copy paper. The mini-poster is an attractive, attention-getting tool that can be displayed at school or church for your regular scrip customers.
Download Just The Text
Do you want to make your own Scrip Gift Guide? Download our text, and customize it to your liking.
Great Lakes Scrip Center and Total Access Card are pleased to offer our customers a special 2% bonus on 675 minute Total Access Phone Card purchases from Saturday, November 1, 2008, through Friday, December 26, 2008. That means our customers can purchase a 675 minute Total Access Phone Card with a 17% contribution instead of the normal 15% contribution, during that time period only.
Not only is the 675 minute Total Access Phone Card great for travel and a terrific gift for family and friends, this phone card bonus offer provides the perfect opportunity to earn a little extra for your group or organization.
Card Benefits Phone Rates
Great news...effective immediately, the non-profit contribution for The Home Depot® has increased from 3% to 4% on all denominations of gift cards.
The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, has something for everybody. Through a variety of innovative merchandise and services, The Home Depot's goal is to help consumers create the home of their dreams whether they want to do it themselves or have it done for them.
The Home Depot gift card is redeemable for merchandise or services at any The Home Depot store or EXPO Design Center® in the United States. The cards CANNOT be used for payment on any credit or loan account, for tool rental deposits, or for purchases outside The Home Depot store (e.g. a customer's home, over the telephone, or online).
The Home Depot Home Page The Home Depot Store Locator
Please advise your member families that BedandBreakfast.com gift certificates will be offered with a 5% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 1, 2008, through Wednesday, December 31, 2008. During this time only, your families can buy BedandBreakfast.com gift certificates with a 15% contribution instead of the normal 10% contribution.
Throughout this bonus period, along with the additional 5% contribution, your organization can earn an extra reward of a FREE $25 BedandBreakfast.com certificate for every $500 of BedandBreakfast.com ordered. These certificates can be auctioned off or sold for an additional fundraising opportunity for your group. Great Lakes Scrip Center will keep track of your qualifying BedandBreakfast.com purchases and send the Reward $25 certificate(s) to all groups that qualify in January, 2009.
BedandBreakfast.com gift certificates are accepted at over 4,000 bed and breakfast locations across the U.S. with no blackout dates and no expiration dates. No other travel gift certificate program gives you so much flexibility! Just visit BedandBreakfast.com, and search for one of their participating properties. This includes country inns, urban bed and breakfasts, guest houses, lodges, cabins, historic hotels, small resorts, guest ranches, farmhouse accommodations, and working farm and ranch vacations.
Search BedandBreakfast.com Destinations
JCPenney and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 1% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 1, 2008, through Friday, November 28, 2008. That means JCPenney gift cards will have a 6% contribution instead of the normal 5% contribution, during that time period only.
JCPenney is one of Great Lakes Scrip Center's most popular retail partners, offering clothing for the whole family, jewelery, gifts, and home decor. Popular JCPenney brands include Arizona, Cabin Creek, Chris Madden, and St. John's Bay.
JCPenney Home Page JCPenney Store Locator
T.G.I. Friday's® and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 1% bonus contribution from Saturday, November 1, 2008, through Friday, December 5, 2008. That means T.G.I. Friday's® gift cards will have a 10% contribution instead of the normal 9% contribution, during that time period only.
T.G.I. Friday's®, known as the place for good times and good food, is now featuring The Jack™ Championship BBQ starting at $5.99. Somewhere, someone is celebrating something...why not celebrate at Friday's®.
Friday's® Menu Find a Friday's®
Now through Thanksgiving Day, America's favorite department store - JCPenney - will give GLSC client organizations a chance to win $1,500, $1,000 or $500! The JCPenney Pre-Thanksgiving Incentive promotion will reward three lucky non-profit organizations for their purchases of JCPenney Gift Cards.
Every $25 JCPenney Gift Card (or equivalent) purchased during the incentive program period will give your organization one entry in the drawing pool. Buy one JCPenney $25; get one entry. Buy a $100 JCPenney gift card and get four entries. The more JCPenney gift cards your organization purchases before Thanksgiving Day, the better your organization's chances of winning.
Winners will be chosen on or before December 1, 2008, when GLSC will randomly select three winners in a drawing from participating GLSC organizations. JCPenney will present a check for $500, $1,000 and $1,500 to the GLSC client organizations that purchased the lucky JCPenney Gift Cards. Your non-profit organization can use the cash however it chooses.
No entry is necessary - all GLSC customers who purchase JCPenney Gift Cards during the incentive program period are automatically included in the promotion. Other terms and conditions are as follows:
- Only GLSC client non-profit organizations are eligible to win - individuals are not eligible.
- The winners will be determined by a random drawing of all organizations who ordered JCPenney Gift Cards from GLSC that shipped between the dates of October 18, 2008 and November 26, 2008. Every $25 dollar unit spent on JCPenney Gift Cards during the incentive program period will equate to one entry in the drawing pool.
- The winning organizations will be notified by December 5, 2008, and the checks will be issued to the non-profits as a donation to be used as needed by the organization.
- Great Lakes Scrip Center employees, suppliers and their families are not eligible to win.
Cabela's® and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 3% bonus contribution from Saturday October 25, 2008 through Friday, November 28, 2008. That means Cabela's gift cards will have a 14% contribution instead of the normal 11% contribution during that time period only.
Cabela's is the world's largest direct marketer, and a leading specialty retailer of hunting, fishing, camping, and related outdoor merchandise. Since 1961, Cabela's has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World's Foremost Outfitter®.
Cabela's Home Page Cabela's Store Locator Free Cabela's Catalogs
Great Lakes Scrip Center and L.L.Bean are pleased to offer our customers a special 2% bonus offer on L.L.Bean gift card purchases from Saturday, October 25, 2008 through Friday, December 12, 2008. That means our customers can purchase L.L.Bean $25 and $100 gift cards with a 17% contribution instead of the normal 15% contribution.
From kayaks to slippers, fly rods to sweaters, everything sold at L.L.Bean is backed by the same rock-solid guarantee of satisfaction. It's been that way since the founder, Leon Leonwood Bean, sold his very first pair of Bean Boots in 1912. Today, L.L.Bean is proud to continue the tradition - by offering quality products and standing behind them.
L.L.Bean Home Page L.L.Bean Locations L.L.Bean Catalogs
Our Holiday Gift Card Wrappers have become a seasonal favorite at Great Lakes Scrip Center. And this year, you can do your gift-giving in style with all new holiday gift designs. These colorful pre-cut glossy wrappers fold up and wrap your gift card in a fun, festive package. The outer card surface offers a convenient space for recipient name, giver name, gift card amount and thoughtful comments.
Eight different holiday designs are available in a 16-piece holiday sampler package that is priced at $5.60 with a 20% benefit.
Our "All Purpose" Card Wrappers Are Back In Stock Too!
A few weeks ago, we notified our customers that our All-Purpose Gift Card Wrappers were out of stock. We're pleased to report they're back in stock, and they're perfect for any occasion like birthdays, anniversaries, or any other special event.
Order Holiday Wrappers Order All-Purpose Wrappers
Great news...Burger King will be offering a 1% bonus benefit effective Saturday, October 11 until Friday, October 31. When you purchase the popular $10 denomination during this special offer you will receive a 5% contribution instead of the normal 4%.
The Burger King gift card is redeemable at participating locations nationwide and is not accepted at Universities, Airports, Malls, or military bases. The Burger King system operates more than 11,400 restaurants in all 50 states and 70 countries and U.S. territories worldwide.
Burger King is the Home of the world-famous Whopper©, the 1/4 pound of flame-broiled beef, ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayo, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. Have It Your Way© and get to know your original Whopper©.
Check out the WhopperFreakout.com
Please advise your member families that REI gift cards are now available in $25 denominations with an 8% contribution. The REI card can be redeemed for merchandise at any REI store, REI.com, REI-OUTLET.com, or on REI catalog purchases.
At REI, they love to get outside and play, and know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. They stand behind all of their products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and they design their own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, REI will gladly share their enthusiasm for their products-and the trails, slopes, and waterways where you play.
REI Home Page REI Store Locator Free REI Catalog
Please advise your member families that Mainstreet Ventures gift certificates are now available in $25 denominations with a 12% contribution. These certificates can be used at any of Mainstreet Ventures' fine restaurants in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or Florida and have a one year expiration.
Mainstreet Ventures' distinctive eateries include Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, Carson's American Bistro, Ciao! Ristorante, Gratzi, La Dolce Vita, Palio, Real Seafood Company, The Chop House, Tidewater Grill, and Zia's.
With the holidays approaching, don't forget to include the gift of ultimate fine dining on your shopping list...a Mainstreet Ventures gift certificate.
Mainstreet Ventures Home Page
Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce the addition of Home Shopping Network to our retailer list.
Home Shopping Network gift cards are now available in $25 denominations with a special introductory contribution of 8%. This introductory bonus contribution will only be available until October 31, 2008. Beginning November 1, 2008, the HSN gift card will have a 6% contribution.
Home Shopping Network offers innovative retail experiences on TV, online, in catalogs, and in brick and mortar stores. Can't decide on the right gift? Run out of time? Let your friends and family get exactly what they want with a $25 HSN gift card. Perfect for special occasions or every day, these gift cards are redeemable toward any HSN item.
HSN Program Schedule
Great Lakes Scrip Center has recently learned that Linens 'n Things, conceding defeat in a multi-year turnaround effort, has asked a Delaware judge for permission to quickly liquidate its stores. Published news reports speculate that store liquidations could begin as soon as mid-October.
In light of this news, we urge our customers who have Linens 'n Things gift cards, to use them as soon as possible, since store closings are imminent and merchandise selection will soon be very limited.
If you would like to take advantage of these liquidation sales, Great Lakes Scrip Center has a limited number of Linens 'n Things gift cards that will be sold on a first come, first served basis. All sales are final and non-returnable.
Please advise your member families that Jiffy Lube Gift Cards are now available in $30 denominations with an 8% contribution. The cards are redeemable towards goods or services at any participating location.
A great gift for cars ... and their owners. Jiffy Lube Gift Cards are a great choice for giving to family, friends or just for yourself! Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays are just a few ideas for giving this one of a kind gift card.
For nearly 3 decades, Jiffy Lube® has been an integral part of the North American driving experience. Wherever you are, whatever vehicle you drive, you'll find nobody does it better then Jiffy Lube®. They are committed to you with fast, quality preventative maintenance service to help preserve the health of your vehicle.
Jiffy Lube Home Page Jiffy Lube Locations
Do your gift-giving in style with our custom-made holiday gift card wrappers.These colorful pre-cut glossy wrappers fold up and wrap your gift card in a fun, festive package. The outer card surface offers a convenient space for recipient name, giver name, gift card amount and thoughtful comments.
Eight different holiday designs are available in a 16-piece holiday sampler package that is priced at $5.60 with a 20% benefit.
Please advise your member families that, effective immediately, Goody's gift cards are no longer available. Great Lakes Scrip Center has made the decision to discontinue Goody's due to soft demand.
Darden Restaurants, owners of Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and Bahama Breeze, has recently completed acquisition of Longhorn Steakhouse.
All orders for Longhorn Steakhouse will now be fulfilled with Darden Restaurants cards, which are now redeemable at Longhorn in addition to the other popular Darden brands.
Darden gift cards are available from Great Lakes Scrip Center in $25 denominations with a 9% contribution.
Great Lakes Scrip Center now offers Sinclair Oil gift cards in a new $100 denomination, in addition to the already available $25 denomination. The non-profit contribution is unchanged at 2%.
These gift cards are only redeemable for merchandise or services at participating stores within the Sinclair Oil chain. They are not redeemable or refundable for cash.
Lowe's Home Improvement is the newest retailer to offer reload capability at ShopWithScrip.com. Reload your Lowe's Home Improvement gift card with any amount from $25 to $3000 and receive your normal 4% non-profit benefit. And, you don't have to wait for physical delivery of your Lowe's gift card to make a purchase at Lowe's!
If you place an order that only includes reloadable cards and pay with PrestoPay, your card will be reloaded in our next reload batch - often overnight!
Reloadablility means it's easier than ever to make major purchases at Lowe's and get a scrip contribution. Go to Lowe's and select your appliances, home improvement items or building materials. Then, go to ShopWIthScrip.com, order a Lowe's gift card reload for the amount of your purchase, and pay with PrestoPay™.
Lowe's Home Improvement joins The Gap Brands, Starbucks, CVS/pharmacy and Hollywood Video as the first reloadable cards at ShopWithScrip.com.
Reloadable cards have several important benefits for scrip using families:
- Your organization gets a financial benefit without physically handling a card
- Reloadable cards have a positive environmental impact
- You can reload whatever amount is convenient for you, from $25 to $3000.
To reload a Lowe's Home Improvement Card at ShopWithScrip.com, just select "Lowe's Reload" and follow the simple directions. Please note - only Lowe's gift cards purchased from GLSC within the last 18 months are eligible for reload.
Please advise your families that Nine West is no longer available effective immediately.
Please advise your member families that The Container Store gift cards are now available in $25 denominations with a 9% contribution. The cards can be used at all The Container Store locations, online at containerstore.com, or for phone orders.
Today, with locations from coast to coast, The Container Stores average 25,000 square feet and showcase more than 10,000 innovative products to help customers save space and, ultimately, save them time.
Great news... Arco is now available in new $100 and $250 denominations, in addition to the already-available $50 denomination.
Please note the contribution for the $50 and $100 denominations is 2%, and the $250 denomination is offered with a 3% contribution.
Please advise your member families that BP is now available in new $100 and $250 denominations, in addition to the already-available $50 denomination.
The contribution for the $50 and $100 denominations is 2%, and the $250 denomination is offered with a 3% contribution.
We have just been advised that Spartan Stores has temporarily run out of Family Fare gift cards. While we wait for inventories to be replenished, your Family Fare gift card order may possibly be filled with a D&W gift card which is also redeemable at Family Fare.
We apologize for the confusion and thank you for patience.
Good news... Great Lakes Scrip Center now offers Hollywood Video gift cards. Hollywood Video will be available in a $10 denomination with a contribution of 16%.
And there's more good news...Hollywood Video cards are also reloadable at www.shopwithscrip.com.
Please note Hollywood Video gift cards are redeemable at participating Hollywood Video and Game Crazy locations only. Please contact your local Hollywood Video store for more redemption information.
Great Lakes Scrip Center now offers Applebee's gift cards in a new $50 denomination, in addition to the already available $25 denonination. The non-profit contribution is unchanged at 8%.
If you haven't visited Applebee's lately, now is a great time to visit. For a limited time, Applebee's restaurants are introducing their Endless Favorites meals starting at $9.99. Have your fill of all-you-can-eat golden delicious chicken tenders, sweet and meaty riblets, or panko-crusted shrimp, each served up with a side of fries.
Eddie Bauer and Great Lakes Scrip Center are pleased to offer a 6% bonus contribution from Saturday September 20 through December 31, 2008. That means Eddie Bauer gift cards will have a 15% contribution instead of the normal 9% contribution during that time period only.
Eddie Bauer offers premium-quality clothing, accessories and gear for men and women that complement today's modern outdoor lifestyle. Whether it's classic outerwear, legendary down or casual denim and khakis, Eddie Bauer offers a full range of styles to complete the casual wardrobe. Rediscover Eddie Bauer, a legend in American sportswear, at one of the approximately 370 stores throughout the US and Canada, through seasonal catalogs or by visiting eddiebauer.com.
Take advantage of the Eddie Bauer bonus to freshen up your fall wardrobe. And because the bonus offer will last through the year end, you can take advantage of this bonus for your holiday shopping as well.
Please advise your member families that Ticketmaster gift cards are sold out and are no longer available. We're sorry for the short notice, but we received no advance information regarding their plans to no longer participate in scrip fundraising.
Please advise your member families that Red Robin has changed to a $25 denomination effective immediately. A limited number of the old $10 denominations are still available while supplies last. The non-profit contribution is unchanged at 9%.
In August we notified our customers that Sheetz had temporarily run out of $100 gift cards, and they were offering a Sheetz $50 gift card instead.
We're pleased to report the Sheetz $100s are back in stock. A limited number of the $50s are still available and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.