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ScripNotes...Important
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Building Together...today, tomorrow and
everyday!
Every day, ordinary
people across the United States, (yourself included), give
their time and resources to make a difference in their
community or beyond.
The reason
'we do what we do' and our mission at UnitedScrip is
to strive to help provide a better tomorrow for the next
generation....today and everyday, by making ALL your purchases
profitable! Our goal is to find ways to better serve
your fundraising needs so that you and your organization can
have the tools and resources needed to impact your world.
Our Groups utilizes Scrip for a wide variety
of reasons, from raising operational funds and purchasing
needed equipment to providing educational opportunities
or scholarships for activities that are
beyond anothers financial ability. We realize there
are needs all around us, and in this present economy, they are
growing!
With that in
mind, we wanted to give you additional information and
opportunities to help you reach your fundraising goals.
Over the next several months we will highlight Retailers and
Corporations that impact your world with Scrip, but also
provide additional resources to help the communities where
they live and work! Resources that you should
consider taping into!
This month we would like to introduce you to
some of the programs Kohl's offers to non-profit
organizations and that enhance
the value of their Kohl's Card Program.
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship
Program is accepting nominations until March 15th, so you
need to act quickly!
Read on to find out how you can tap into these valuable
programs!
Thanks again for the opportunity to serve you!
Carol Rampey
President
UnitedScrip,
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The Kohl's Kids Who Care®
Scholarship Program
Know a stand-up kid? Kohl's plans to
award over $350,000 in scholarships and prizes to more
than 2,000 kids whose volunteer efforts have made a
positive impact on their communities.
The Kohl's Kids Who Care scholarship
program will accept nominations form February 1 through
March 15, 2009.
Winners /
Awards - Nominees will be divided into
two groups (ages 6-12 and 13-18) and awards will be
given on three levels.
Store Winners More
than 2,000 store winners will be awarded a $50 Kohl's
Gift Card.
Regional Winners
The 194 regional winners will be awarded $1,000
scholarships toward their post-secondary education.
National Winners Ten
national winners will be awarded $5,000 scholarships
and Kohl's will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit
organization on their behalf.
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What is the Kohl's A-Team program?
The
Kohl's A-Team is an opportunity for Kohl's associates to
work together to volunteer their time to benefit a
children's charity in their community. When at least
five Kohl's associates volunteer a minimum of three
hours each to support a youth-oriented organization,
Kohl's will donate $500 to that charity in recognition
and support of their volunteer efforts.
How can organizations be considered for
support by a Kohl's A-Team?
If
your youth-serving nonprofit charitable organization has
501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and would like to invite a
Kohl's A-Team to participate in your next volunteer
opportunity, please contact your local store manager.
Use Kohl's store
locator to find your nearest Kohl's store.
For more information on the Kohl's
A-Team program, please visit Kohl's
Community Relations online at Kohls.com
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Kohl's Cares for Kids Card
Program
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You are probably more aware of their
Fundraising Card Program called, Kohl's Cares
for Kids. Much like UnitedScrip, Kohl's has
created a simple, effective way to raise funds for
schools and nonprofit youth organizations and eliminate
many of the hassles associated with fundraising!
Just one of the GREAT things about Kohl's is the
fact that they are one of only 2 companies that allow
their KCK Cards to be used to pay off your Kohl's credit
card account! (Their regular gift
cards may not be used as payment against those
accounts)
Kohl's partners with Unitedscrip to make their
KCK Cards available to groups whether they need one card
or 100 cards, without any minimum order.
UnitedScrip, as with it's other partners, retains 1% to
cover our operating expesses. Kohl's also works
directly with nonprofit organizationis at a
discount of five percent for purchases over $1,000 and
three percent for total purchases from $500 to $999.
Cards are available in denominations of $10, $25, $50
and $100.
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And Another Thing One and Thing Two...
Everyone knows books are good for children, but Kohl's
brings new meaning to the idea of books benefiting America's
youth. Since the inception of Kohl's Cares for Kids® in 2000,
Kohl's has turned their $5 books and plush into more than
$102 million for children's initiatives nationwide while
providing affordable books for millions of eager
readers.
Kohl's Cares for Kids® earmarks net profits for
initiatives such as injury prevention, immunizations and
education programs for diabetes, asthma and childhood obesity,
among others. The program was created as a commitment to the
communities they serve. Every day, Kohl's directs time,
effort and funding toward children's health and education. In
fact, 100% of the net profits from the sale of Kohl's Cares
for Kids merchandise will be donated to support health and
educational opportunities for children.
Kohl's Cares for
Kids is proof that a little love goes a long way and a good
book can positively impact children far beyond story
time.
Visit a Kohl's near you or online to find these great
Kohl's Cares® for Kids
items.
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