Fundraising for Poway Wrestling has never been easier. If you buy groceries, then you can help us raising money to support the program.

Here's how it works. When you buy groceries, a percentage (2% to 5%) of your purchase is donated to Poway Wrestling by the grocery store. There is no extra cost to you. Why do grocery stores do this? Simply, they want loyal customers. They figure that if they donate to an organization that you care about, then you will shop more frequently at their store.

The Process

The details vary depending on the store at which you shop. Currently, Poway Wrestling offers two grocery chains: Albertsons and Vons (through escrip). You can sign-up to use one or more of these stores. Also, if you register you credit card with escrip, you can earn money for us at many more merchants throughout the entire United States. Here's the details.

Albertsons. If you shop at Albertsons, the process requires you to show a Community Partners card when you checkout. Community Partners cards identify your purchase as supporting Poway Wrestling. Cards are available from Todd Gutschow at todd@gutschow.com.

Vons/Escrip. If you shop at Vons, the process is really simple. The first step is to register your Vons card with escrip. Escrip is a company that works with Vons and other merchants around the US to help with customer loyalty. To register your Vons card, go to escrips' website (www.escrip.com), click the "sign up" menu item and follow the directions. The first question you will be asked is the name of the organization that you want to receive the donation. Type "Poway Wrestling" into the search box and click on search. A line show "Poway Wrestling Foundation" should appear. Click on the words "Poway Wrestling Foundation" and following the instructions. Once your Vons card is registered, all you need to do is show it whenever you make a purchase. A percentage of your purchase will be automatically credited to us. In fact, any family or friends that shop at Vons or other escrip grocery merchants can also sign-up and support our program. Please pass the word.

More About Escrip. Escrip offers more than just a percentage of your grocery purchases at Vons. If you are willing to register your credit card with escrip, then anytime you use that credit card at any of escrip's participating merchants, Poway Wrestling receives a percentage of the purchase. Check their website (www.escrip.com) for a list of participating merchants. We realize that you may have some concerns about registering your credit card with escrip. Please consider that escrip has been in business for a number of years and bases it entire business on maintaining the security of your personal information. If they abuse your trust, they go out of business.

The Bottom Line

These are painless ways for you to support Poway Wrestling. We encourage you to sign-up and recommend this to your family and friends. In particular, the escrip program allows family in other parts of the state and/or county to support the program. If you have any questions about any of these opportunities to help, please contact Anji Kenley at todd@gutschow.com. Sign-up soon and keep shopping!!