The Shopping Card For A Cause Kick-off Event October 22, 2009

THIS EVENT IS TO SHOWCASE THE KICK-OFF OF THE SHOPPING CARD, READ BELOW:

Shopping Card for a Cause
October 24th - November 8th
20% off at over 190 retailers
All proceeds benefiting JLM's projects

Ticket Sales Start September 1st
$50.00 per card

The Shopping Card for a Cause is a fundraising concept sponsored by the Junior League of Miami, a non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of Miami’s women, children and families.
The Shopping Card for a Cause formula is simple! Here is how it works:
· Savvy shoppers purchase a $50 Shopping Card for a Cause with cash, check or credit card. Cards may be purchased from JLM volunteers, online and from participating retail stores.
· The cardholder is entitled to a discount at participating retailers from October 24-November 8, 2009. Only those retail stores who have signed a 2009 contract are eligible to participate in the JLM Shopping Card for a Cause program. Participating merchants (see 2009 list below) offer a generous discount to cardholders during the JLM Shopping Card for a Cause shopping period. There are no registration fees for participating merchants.
· 100% of the $50 card purchase supports the mission of the Junior League of Miami and community projects for women, children and families at risk in our community.
· The “Card” is on the back of an easy-to-use directory with a detailed listing of all stores by area and category. Cards must be signed and used only by the cardholder.
This is what purchasing a card will provide our community:
ONE Shopping Card for a Cause provides:
· 5+ books for impoverished elementary school children in our literacy programs.
· 3 school uniform sets for a child in transitional housing as a result of domestic violence.
· Two holiday gifts for a child in transitional housing as a result of domestic violence.
EIGHT Shopping Card for a Cause provide:
· Dinner for 30 low-income families during our All Aboard literacy program evening.

Official Website: http://www.jlmiami.org/fundraisers-shoppingcard.php