The Scrip Program works through a method called "Shopping Cart Fundraising". This means that it uses the purchases you already make on a regular basis like gas, food, dining out, and household items to earn money for ministry. Rather than buying these items with cash or a credit card, you use a gift card purchased through the Scrip Program. The church acquires the gift card for a set percentage below face value from the Great Lakes Scrip Center. You then buy the gift card for face value and use it for its full face value. The difference between the face value and the cost the church paid is the fundraiser.

How do I purchase Scrip cards?
Cards can be purchased in the church disciplemaking office on Sunday mornings after each service. During the week, cards can be purchased in the church office from 9-5. Checks can be made payable to "Cherry Tree Alliance Church".

Do I get the full value of the card that I purchase?
Yes, you get the full value of each card you purchase. For example, if you purchase a $100 card for Sheetz, you will have the full $100 to spend at Sheetz. At the same time, because Sheetz’s gives back 3%, you will earn $3.

How long will it take to get my cards?
We keep many common cards in stock. See the list to the right to find out what we have.  Many other retailers are also available via special order. Cards we do not keep in stock take about a week to get.

How many different retailers participate?
Over 600 retailers are involved in the Scrip program. Some popular local places include Walmart, Sheetz, Eat’n Park, Applebee’s, Sunoco, Giant Eagle, Sears, Get Go, and many, many more.  For a detailed list of all the cards that can be ordered, click here.

Do I have to purchase different cards for each retailer?
Yes, you must purchase a separate card for each place you plan to shop. For instance, if you want to spend money at Sheetz and at Eat’n Park, you will need to purchase a Sheetz card and an Eat’n Park card.

What amounts or increments are the cards available in?
Card increments vary. Some retailers have multiple increments while some only have one. To find out what increments retailers have cards available in, click here.

Where does the money I raise through the Scrip Program money go?
There are two options for where the money can go:
1. In general, money raised through the Scrip Program will go to support the next major youth ministry trip (ie. a mission trip or LIFE)
2. Families can choose to participate in the "Scrip Savings Program". Through this program, the Scrip money that families earn can go to help pay for their students to go on youth ministry retreats, camps, and conferences throughout the year. Click here to download more information on the Scrip Savings Program.

(Retailer/Increments/Percentage)

Advance Auto ($25) - 7%
Aeropostale ($25) - 7%
Amazon.com ($25) – 4%
AMC Theatre ($9.50) – 16%
AMC Theatre ($25) - 7%
Applebee's ($25) – 8%
Arbys ($10) - 8%
Barnes and Noble ($25) - 9%
Bath and Body ($10) - 13%
Bob Evans ($10) – 10%
Bon Ton ($25) -8%
Borders ($25) - 9%
Burger King ($10) - 4%
Cabelas ($25) - 11%
Claires ($10) - 9%
CVS ($25) - 6%
Dicks Sporting Goods ($25) - 8%
Dominos ($10) - 8%
DOTS ($25) - 12%
Dunham's Sports ($25) – 8%
Eat'n Park ($25) - 10%
Ebay ($25) - 4%
Family Christian ($25) - 9%
Finish Line ($25) – 10%
Giant Eagle/GetGo ($25/$100) - 4%
Hollywood Video ($10) – 16%
Home Depot ($25/$100) - 4%
iTunes ($15) - 5%
JCPenneys ($25) - 5%
KFC ($5) -9%
KMart ($25/$50) - 4%
Kohls ($25) – 4%
Little Caesar's ($20) – 8%
Long John Silvers ($5) - 8%
Lowe's ($25/$100) - 4%
Marathon ($25/$250) – 3%/4%
Max and Ermas ($20) - 13%
Olive Garden ($25) – 9%
Outback ($25) – 5%
Panera Bread ($10/$25) - 9%
Payless ($20) - 13%
Pizza Hut ($10) - 8%
Red Lobster ($25) – 9%
Red Robin ($25) - 11%
Ruby Tuesday ($25) - 8%
Sally Beauty ($25) - 12%
Sheetz ($25/$100) – 3%
Shoe Carnival ($25) - 5%
Starbucks ($10) – 7%
Subway ($10) – 3%
Sunoco ($50) - 1.5%
Tanger Outlets ($25) – 8%
Texas Roadhouse ($25) – 8%
Walgreens ($25) - 6?
Walmart ($25/$100) – 2%
Wendy's ($10) – 4%