Ways to Help St. Mary's

1. Contribute to St. Mary Catholic School's Annual Fund Drive:  Gifts to the Annual Fund Drive provide dollars to enhance St. Mary's facility and grounds, provide academic enhancements, and provide for the most up to date technology for the classroom. 2009-2010 is the final year to purchase bricks that will be part of the playground plaza.  Bricks can be purchased for a minimum of $150 and provide an opportunity to honor family members and loved ones. Gifts of any amount help meet the Annual Fund Drives yearly goals for St. Mary Catholic School. For more information, conatact the St. Mary Parish Development Office at 432-8678, ext. 2 or email mrnaman@stmarymobile.org.

2. By buying office supplies at Office Depot.

Office Depot supports St. Mary's, and other schools in our community, throught the 5% Back to Schools program. This program gives us the opportunity to help our school receive credits for FREE supplies when we shop at Office Depot. Remember, when you check out, use our School ID# 70001633. And should the checkout process ask: street address 107 N. Lafayette St., Mobile, AL 36604.

3.. With BoxTops for Education

FALL CONTEST - The contest is going well. In just two weeks we've collected almost 1500 BoxTops. 3rd grade is in the lead, with 2nd and 4th grades close behind. Remember... The class that brings in the most BoxTops by Thursday October 19th will win an out-of-uniform day and each student in that class will receive a coupon for a free game at Fall Festival (held Saturday Oct. 29th).

Box Tops for Education offers ways for you to earn cash for our School through everyday activities like buying groceries, shopping online and making purchases with a credit card. St. Mary's has earned $785 this past school year! Remember, Clip your Box Tops, Shop through BoxTops online, and use your BoxTops credit card. Learn more>

4. With SCRIP

Scrip is "substitute money," and looks and functions just like gift cards and certificates. St. Mary's program allows all of us to purchase scrip for everyday expenses like food, clothing, and entertainment; while earning a percentage of each dollar of scrip purchased back in revenue. Earn money toward your tuition! Learn more>

5. By participating in Campbell's Labels For Education

Campbell's Labels for Education program is an easy, fun way to help St. Mary's get free educational merchandise, including computers, sports/fitness equipment and musical instruments. Just

a. Collect labels from eligible Campbell products.

b. Forward Campbell's labels, proof of purchase, or Labels for America confirmation to St. Mary's front office or to Carrie Russell.

c. St. Mary's redeems the labels for free merchandise.

6. By becoming a St Mary Business Partner

The St.Mary Business Partner Program ties businesses in our community with the St. Mary Catholic School community. The Program provides each Business Partner with advertising exposure throughout the school, parish and community, while providing the school with the financial stability needed to implement long-term programs.

How can your business participate? It's easy! The Business Partner Program is available through annual sponsorship, and may be purchased by talking to your representative or contacting Marcelle Naman, Director of Development, at 251-432-8244, or e-mail Info@StMaryMobile.org.

Businesses may purchase one of four different sponsorship levels:

All levels provide the opportunity for businesses to gain significant exposure to St. Mary's school, parish and community. The St. Mary's community, in turn, supports our Business Partners.

7.  Looking for Gift Ideas that can benefit St. Mary Catholic School?

Look under the Development Section of the Parish Website under "Fundraising" to see items including signed and numbered prints of St. Mary Catholic Church by Mary Lous Hyland and Sara Haas, as well as The Father Abram Ryan Book.  Also visit St. Mary School's online store for school spirit items.