However, CHSRC has some GREAT ways to get cash for your homeschooling needs that have nothing to do with the government:

	Basha's and Fry's Gift Card Fundraisers Buy a gift card from CHSRC from either store for $5.00 each.  (There is already $5 on the card).  We track the card number to your CHSRC account. Recharge it as often as you wish and use it for all your shopping Between 3% and 6% of the total bill will get refunded back to CHSRC,  based on the total volume of all our cardholders. We credit the money associated with your card to your account so it is available to you to use for ANY of our services. Build up enough credit, and you can totally fund your books, classes, testing or anything else that you would purchase through CHSRC! All of your friends and relatives may purchase cards through us, tell us that they want to be connected with your account, and we will track their card numbers and credit to your account as well.  (Who do you know who buys groceries?) Besides groceries, there are ways to credit all your purchases and bills by using your gift cards.  (Pay your mortgage and get free money for school!) See more details for the Fry's and Basha's card programs
	I-Bake Sale Fundraiser Do you shop online?  Why not get cash back for homeschooling expenses with every purchase you make? You choose whether you want an actual credit back on your credit card, to use as surplus for whatever you want, or you can donate the cash back to CHSRC to go into your account. If you donate the money, you get a tax deduction, PLUS free cash to use for any of the CHSRC materials or services. There are hundreds of everyday companies connected with I-Bake Sale, so you can do your regular shopping at your favorite stores. The return is 1%-10% based on the store and the promotions available. Sign up now, and you may choose at any time the amount that you want to keep or the amount to donate to Covenant Home School Resource Center. See more details for the I-Bake Sale program.
	Do you shop at different stores than the ones mentioned? We are open to working with additional companies, but need someone to help us get set up and be the coordinator for the program. Check with your store to see if they offer fundraisers or script programs for schools and non-profit organizations. See what the set up process is.  Typically, paperwork needs to be filled out and a minimum number of cards need to be purchased.  If an individual would be willing to get us set up, the cost of the cards would be reimbursed as we sold the cards. Generally, the coordinator needs to be the one to purchase the additional cards, and the cards may need to acquired from a certain store. CHSRC will still track the refunds and credit them to your account.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR CHSRC CLASSES

	For the families taking classes: Any family can fill out the scholarship application when registering for classes CHSRC membership and enrollment fees are due on enrollment 15 days are granted to try to get scholarship donations from family or friends before the class fees are due As money comes in, it is credited into the family fund.
	For people wanting to donate: CHSRC is a 501 (c) 3 organization, so all donations are tax deductible. The donor may specify a family as the recipient or the money may go into the general scholarship fund. The donor will receive a tax receipt from CHSRC. More information on scholarships and donations

SAVING MONEY ON CLASSES

Pay for the semester or year in advance On most classes, you will save $5.00 per class per month by paying in advance. (Some of the less costly classes have lower monthly savings.) Rent the textbook instead of purchasing.  We give you the option.  Text rentals are for our price of acquiring the new books to have on hand.  Text purchases for our classes are our cost plus 15% of the retail price  (often a savings of 20-25% off the retail, and better than the best public sales we can offer!)

For our West Campus, be part of the Administrative Team In exchange for some volunteer time in helping to oversee the operations, team members get free CHSRC membership and a discounted rate for the monthly class payments, plus a few additional perks.

SAVING MONEY ON CURRICULUM

	Buy new books during the CHSRC sale times We have certain new product lines on sale each month We will have a One-Day Sale event each month with greater savings Never pay Sales Tax! Our shipping is always discounted!
	Buy used books from CHSRC We are always getting new materials in our used department Prices are discounted based on the edition and condition of the book.  If you don't mind a not-so-pretty cover or an older edition, we can save you LOTS of money. Used books will be on sale each month, with a greater discount on the One-Day Sale event.
	Bring your used books in to donate to CHSRC You can get a tax donation receipt so you pay less taxes! OR you can get some bookstore credit to go toward your next purchases of used books.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP WITH FUNDRAISING FOR THE CHSRC GENERAL FUND:

	Donations of cash You may designate the funds to one of our general needs You may contribute to the scholarship fund for a specific family
	Donations of books and goods The sales from donated books help us to pay staff to continue providing helpful services and resources to the homeschooling community Donated paper goods and supplies are greatly appreciated!  These items save us LOTS in time and money resources that are needed for program and staffing costs