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In what has to be the most painless (and nearly effortless) way to support programs at Lowell, hundreds of Lowell alumni and friends have registered their grocery savers cards in order to generate thousands of dollars in additional funds. Under these programs, various grocery store chains (including Safeway, Albertsons, Ralphs, Vons, Cala, Bell and Pavilions) donate from 1% to 4% of a shopper's purchases to a designated non-profit organization, without adding one penny to your grocery bill.

With about 400 current participants, the Lowell Alumni Association now receives more than $400 each month in donations through these programs. Doing the math is pretty simple - if we can reach 1,000 participants, we should generate about $1,000 per month. And, given the total alumni population of nearly 30,000, it isn't unreasonable to hope to attract thousands of participants who will be helping Lowell every time they do their regular grocery shopping.

All you have to do is provide us with your grocery card number, either using our online form at www.lowellalumni.org/grocery. You don't have to be a Lowell alum to participate in these programs, so be sure to ask your cousin with the six children and huge grocery bills to sign up, too! (For those who want to go the extra step, you can register your credit cards so that purchases made at participating non-grocery retailers and restaurants will also generate donations, with some retailers donating as much as 10% of the value of your purchases. Given the heightened privacy concerns regarding credit card information, we suggest you register that information directly with www.escrip.com. The Lowell Alumni Association's eScrip group number is 154836502.)

Here are a few new ways to help support the Lowell Alumni Association that won't cost you a penny. By registering your grocery club cards or major credit cards, you can help generate thousands of dollars to help the LAA invest in excellence at Lowell. Here is how the various programs work:

Albertsons
Simply visit www.albertsons.com/cp to register your Albertsons Preferred Savings Card. After entering your card number and phone number, search for "Lowell Alumni" and then designate the LAA to receive a percentage of each purchase you make at Albertsons. Alternatively, you can register by mailing or e-mailing the Lowell Alumni Association (lowellaa@lowellalumni.org) your name, Albertsons Preferred Savings Card number and phone number - we'll take care of the rest!

Safeway/Vons
Visit www.escrip.com to register your Safeway or Vons Club Card. Be sure to select the Lowell Alumni Association (group #154836502) and then the LAA will receive up to 4% of every purchase you make at Safeway or Vons. Or call the eScrip operator at 1-800-592-0942 to register by phone.

Ralphs or Cala/Bell Markets
To register, just mail or email (lowellaa@lowellalumni.org) us your club card number, name, address and phone number.

Credit cards (Visa/MC/Amex/Discover/Diners)
The eScrip program also works with major credit cards, so that once you register, purchases made with those credit cards at scores of participating merchants (including Macy's, Andronico's Supermarket, Office Max, Eddie Bauer, Big 5 Sporting Goods) generate donations to the Lowell Alumni Association. Just register at www.escrip.com or call 1-800-592-0942.

You can find more information about these programs on our LAA website or call us any time at (415) 759-7830.

THANKS FOR YOUR LOYAL SUPPORT!