 St. Luke’s RaiseRight – 2023 Annual Report
Most people have the desire to be generous to make the world a better place. Many find it difficult to set aside funds to do so. There is a simple and effective way to give, simply by shopping. RaiseRight is easy—and it works. By using gift cards (Actual Cards or download the App for Online Cards) to pay for everyday and not-so-everyday, expenses, each participant can earn over $1,000 each year. No selling. No extra time. No extra money. Participating companies give a percentage of the gift card you purchase to the organization you choose. It is the top fundraiser for St. Luke’s and all of it goes to missions. Here’s the list of the recipients and the amount each received. 2023 St. Luke’s Distribution of RaiseRight funds: $1000 – Feed My Starving Children $1000 – VEAP $500 – Lift Garage $200 – Bundles of Love quilts $100 – Tied quilts $200 – Card Ministry (used Michael’s gift cards from stock for purchases) $3000 Total In addition, it was used for supplies with “God’s work. Our Hands.” – Specifically the Oasis for Youth Blessing Bags. Each Gallon Bag indicates gender and size and contains:
$377.94 Amazon* $ 22.07 Target $ 40.00 Michael’s $440.01 Total, plus some additional funds for other supplies St. Luke’s spent $173.50 in administration costs for the program in 2023 (software fee, shipping expense for bulk orders. Bev tried not to place an order to be shipped to her unless the rebates generated by the order would cover the cost of shipping which was $10.50 per shipment in 2023. As of 2024 January, shipping costs went up to $11.) We currently have a total of $1935 in gift cards in stock: You can even pay online to St. Luke’s: RaiseRight 5 – Amazon, ranging from $25-100 6 – Cub Foods, $25-100 4 – Chipotle, $10-25 3 – Happy Moments, $25 5 – Holiday, $25-100 5 – Home Depot, $25 1 – McDonald’s, $10 2 – Menard’s, $100 4 – Michael’s, $25 2 – Panera, $10 1 – Shake Shack, $25 1 – Starbucks, $10 2 – Subway, $10 1 – Taco Bell, $10 3 – Target, $25 2 – TJ Maxx, $25 2- Total Wine, $25 2 – Walgreens, $25 5 – Walmart, $10-25 6 – Visa, $25-50 * Happy Moments are good at Red Lobster, Ulta, Macy’s, Cracker Barrel and Buffalo Wild Wings Thank you to all who support the Ministries of St. Luke’s. One unique way is to participate in the RaiseRight Mission Support Fundraiser. Much thanks to Bev Brosam who champions this cause and for the members who participate in the program. “Whoever offers blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” – Proverbs 11:25 To learn more and participate contact Bev Brosam, she is always willing and ready to help. She can also provide you with St. Luke’s RaiseRight code and help get you set up with the RaiseRight app.
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