Ways to donate: Putting the fun in fundraising

Supporting Shir Hadash doesn’t just mean joining our congregation or sending a check to one of our funds. We encourage you to do both of those things, of course, but you can also show your support for Shir Hadash by doing things that you would do anyway, like listening to music. You also can:

Go shopping

You can help Shir Hadash by shopping at Pick 'n Save. Sign up for the Advantage Saver's Club "We Care" Program, identifying Congregation Shir Hadash as the organization to receive the donation.

Our account number is 127225. Stop by the service counter at any Pick 'n Save store and fill out a Saver's Club card application. (Forms also may be available at our synagogue.) If you already have a Saver's Club card, complete a "change" form.

Shir Hadash will receive a check from Pick 'n Save on a quarterly basis, based on the amount of purchases made by those who have designated us as their organization. Pick'n Save does not sell its list of cardholders or information to any other organizations.

Go out

Each fall, Shir Hadash sells Entertainment Books, loaded with coupons that can be redeemed for discounts -- at entertainment venues, restaurants, etc. -- that will soon pay for the cost of the book. The coupons are effective Nov. 1.Each book costs $35; the congregation gets $7 of that.

Every family needs one of these around the house. Tell your friends and get their orders too. They also make great gifts.

Spend money

Shir Hadash is now registered for Escrip, a program that will allow Shir Hadash to receive 2% to 7% of the purchase cost when members make their purchases at specific places (e.g., Office Max, Eddie Bauer, Delta, American Airlines, Working Assets). Non-members who wish to support Shir Hadash can also register. Our correct Group ID for Shir Hadash is 155484201.

Participation requires you to register the credit cards that you will be using to make purchases. This information is used to track the amount of your purchases so it can be determined what percent will be contributed to Shir Hadash. A member who has used this program for an extended period found no problems with security related to credit-card registration.

To register, you need to:

1. Go to the Escrip website at www.escrip.com.
2. Click on “sign up.”
3. Enter our group name (Congregation Shir Hadash or the Group ID above)
4. Click on the Congregation Shir Hadash with the Milwaukee address (there is also a Shir Hadash in California)
5. Register the credit cards you will be using to make purchases

When you register your credit card, the first screen will ask for names of credit or club cards related to specific stores. If you do not have such a card, leave it blank and go to the next screen which will give you choices of credit cards such as Visa and Master Card.

Save money

Ozaukee Bank will donate to Shir Hadash if members open accounts there. Contact the bank for details.

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