The fastest, simplest and most convenient way to support Arizona Cat Assistant Team, Inc. (AzCATS).

AzCATS has teamed up with eScrip (eScrip Group ID - 500000496) to offer a convenient and completely painless way for volunteers, their families and friends to support AzCATS. By registering with eScrip, local and national merchants make automatic donations to our organization when you shop at their stores. The program doesn't cost YOU, the supporter, a penny, but promises to generate thousands of dollars each year to support our programs. You just shop as you normally would, knowing that you're helping a worthy cause.

There are three ways to get started:

Via the Internet:
Visit www.eScrip.com and register online.
Search by "Group Name" and enter "Arizona Cat Assistance Team, Inc."
or search by "Group ID" and enter " 500000496".  The program will then guide you through the process of registering your Macys cards and/or credit/debit cards.

Via Phone:
Call eScrip directly at (800) 592-0942 and tell them our name, " Arizona Cat Assistance Team ". A helpful eScrip representative will then guide you through the procedure over the phone.

Via Mail:
We have a downloadable form that you can fill out and mail in to eScrip. Let us know if we can email one to you.  Print it out, complete the application, and mail it to the address provided on the form to eScrip.

If you would like more information about the program please contact Group Coordinator Ruth Fletcher at 602.481.5758 or email akkaratefem@aol.com

Frequently Asked Questions About eScrip:

What is eScrip?
eScrip, Electronic Scrip Incorporated (ESI) is a California-based corporation dedicated to establishing relationships between commerce and community -- to provide resources to organizations and projects that support children. The eScrip program is a fund raising program that allows participating merchants to contribute a percentage of your Retail, credit card, and debit/ATM card purchases to the school or organization of your choice. Since 1999, over $106 million has been distributed to schools and non-profit groups.

How does eScrip work?
eScrip and over 150 merchant partners and over 10,000 restaurants have created a hassle-free system that rewards customer loyalty by contributing a percentage of purchases to your chosen group. You shop the way you like to shop (buying clothes, travel and entertainment). It's simple and convenient; all you need to do is register your retail (Macys/Office Max) card and debit/credit card(s).

Do my purchases cost more with eScrip?
No, there is no extra surcharge for participating in the eScrip program.

Is there a cost for signing up with eScrip?
No! It's completely free, so sign up today and please tell your friends and family about the eScrip program as well.

Which Arizona merchants participate in the eScrip program?
A sample of participating merchants include: Macys, Office Max, Pep Boys, Big 5, AAMCO, Round Table, Carl's Junior, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines, just to name a few.
Please check the eScrip website, www.escrip.com for a complete list of merchants from across the country.

Why would these merchants agree to give part of their profit away through eScrip?
They participate in the program as a means of promoting greater loyalty among their customers, who have more incentive to shop at their stores.

How will I know that my cards have been registered?
You will be notified by mail when your cards have been registered and are ready for use on the eScrip program.

How will I know how much I have contributed using the eScrip program?
You will receive a regular summary report showing your eScrip program transactions and the amount contributed by the merchants to your organization. Your organization will also receive a monthly, consolidated report showing the amount contributed in your name.

What about privacy and security of any personal information?
eScrip, Electronic Scrip Incorporated (ESI), places a tremendous value on safeguarding your personal information. ESI will not license, sell, exchange, or distribute any specific information about its eScrip participants to any third parties who are not directly involved in the eScrip program. The eScrip program uses state-of-the art technology for customer support and administration. These systems have met strict requirements, in the areas of security and safety, of participating merchants and processors.

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Ruth Fletcher, Development Director
Electronic Scrip, Inc. (eScrip)
602.692.9005