The eScrip Program

Support for the Church

Fred Lulof, a member of the Board of Trustees, continues to coordinate the work of two fundraising programs including the annual "Give Aloha" Program through Foodland's Annual Community Matching Gifts Program held each September (see front page article) and the eScrip Program. Here Fred calls attention to the eScrip Program of Safeway, OfficeMax, and Macy's.

What is the eScrip program?

Introduced by Electronic Scrip Inc. (ESI), the eScrip Program is a fundraising program that allows participating merchants to contribute a percentage of grocery loyalty cards, credit card, and debit/ATM card purchases to community groups and organizations including churches. Participating merchants on Maui include Safeway, Office Max, and Macy's.

Purchases at Safeway must include the use of a Safeway card. Purchases at Office Max may be made with a personal credit card or an OfficeMax credit card. Purchases at Macy's must be made on a Macy's credit card.

Paper-based fundraising programs have become a proven benefit to schools, churches, organizations, and to all the children involved with these participating organizations. The eScrip Program brings an unprecedented ease of use and many other advantages to fundraising programs. It is the best vehicle for simple, year-round fundraising. The eScrip Program streamlines the whole fundraising process and puts everyone -- the organization, children and youth, parents, and the community -- in the winner's circle.

Is there any cost to our school/group to enroll in the eScrip Program?

There is no up front cost to the church. An administrative fee will be deducted from supporters' contributions each month. eScrip has found this to be the most effective way for groups to generate a large number of supporters. eScrip retains 15% of a group's total monthly contribution per month.

How and how often will our church receive its allotment of funds ?

The church can expect to receive funds approximately 90 days from month's end. This time allotment covers merchant billing, reconciliation by merchants, debit transfers of money from merchants and credit to your organization's account.

All deposits to the church are made by Electronic Funds Transfer. This process safeguards against lost checks and delayed deposits by busy volunteers. It is the safest way to ensure that money is directly and safely deposited into your organization's account.

The first payment will be sent 90 days after close of the first month of the program. Subsequent payments will then be in regular 30-day intervals. Our bank statement will identify the funds transfer into out church's account.

How can members and friends participate?

Everyone must register for the eScrip Program at: www.escrpit.com.

The group name is: Keawala‘i Congregational Church. The group identification number is: 5064429.