St. Norbert Together We're Better Program

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What is Together We're Better?

Together We're Better is a program in which you purchase negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. You can use the certificates and prepaid cards to purchase everyday items like groceries, clothing, and other essentials plus dine out at your favorite restaurants. The greatest benefit is every purchase will earn money for our school and parish. Our parish purchases these gift certificates and prepaid cards at a discount and re-sells the certificates and cards to families like yours for full face value.

Example: you spend $200.00 per month on certificates. Yearly you would spend $200 x 12 months = $2400.00. You get the full $2400.00 to purchase items. Using a vendor that pays 6% - our school and parish would receive $144.00.

Changes to the program

In the earlier stages of this program, the 6% received from the vendor was divided between the parish and the purchaser for paying book fees, donating the amount to the parish, or receiving additional gift cards. Today, Federal Tax law prohibits the benefits of earnings or assets of an exempt organization to private individuals. In reality, total proceeds from TWB sales are not affected. The parish and school will still benefit.

When and where can I purchase gift certificates and cards?

Gift cards can be purchased after all masses. (Summer sales may vary) They also can be purchased at the Rectory during office hours and through School during school hours. We have a variety of gift cards on hand and there are also others that can be special ordered and picked up the following week. Any special order gift cards are normally available Thursday of the following week.

Where can I find the list of stores that participate in this program?

Our order form is available on the website for you to look at. You will see there are "In Stock" items and also "Special Order" items. All "In Stock" items are usually available during our sales times and "Special Order" items will be ordered when requested and available for pickup the following Thursday. Please take a minute to look at our order form and see if you find any of the regular retailers that you visit. We have tried to list the more common retailer/restaurants that are in our area or we feel that are the most popular. If there is a retailer or restaurant that you do not see listed but you would like to see if they participate in this program, please click here. Any retailer/restaurant listed may be written in on your order form under “Special Order”.

I don't see Schnucks listed. Do they participate in this program?

Schnucks has their own program in which you can go to any store and sign up for a scrip card. Every time you make a purchase from a Schnucks store you show this card and the parish will receive 1% for every purchase made. There is no prepaying for gift cards with this program.

Who can I contact if I have further questions?

If you have any further questions, please stop by the TWB table after any mass. You can also contact Joe and Jackie Garger at 839-2677.

We thank you for taking the time to investigate Together We're Better and hope that you soon join our program.