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Helping children
There's a program where my children can get money for college.* When I
use my grocery store savings card, 1 or 2% of what I spend on certain products goes into an account for the children's college. I feel stupid asking other people for their card numbers.* I think it just makes me look pitiful.* The last thing I want now is more pity. On the other hand this is anonymous and no one knows me, so here goes: If anyone wants to send me their grocery store savings card number(s) i'd really apreciate it. If not that's OK too.* No I don't want charge card numbers.* And I don't want charity.* I just want my children to go to college. If you want to send them, give me the store name, the card number and your zip code. My email address is:* I'm talking about the card that they scan at the grocery store that gives you the sale price. There's nothing bad anyone can do with this number, but if you don't want to it's OK. Ann |
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1. This is definitely OT.
2. The program is called UPromise and I already participate on behalf of my grandniece. I'm sorry but I'll be damned if I'm turning over my grocery store card number to you. I don't know you and, considering my credit card number is tied into it, you sure as hell aren't getting any of my information. 3. If anyone in this group is even thinking of doing this - let me know. I'm going to have to knock on your door so you and I can have a nice long chat about scams. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] wrote in message om... There's a program where my children can get money for college. When I use my grocery store savings card, 1 or 2% of what I spend on certain products goes into an account for the children's college. I feel stupid asking other people for their card numbers. I think it just makes me look pitiful. The last thing I want now is more pity. On the other hand this is anonymous and no one knows me, so here goes: If anyone wants to send me their grocery store savings card number(s) i'd really apreciate it. If not that's OK too. No I don't want charge card numbers. And I don't want charity. I just want my children to go to college. If you want to send them, give me the store name, the card number and your zip code. My email address is: I'm talking about the card that they scan at the grocery store that gives you the sale price. There's nothing bad anyone can do with this number, but if you don't want to it's OK. Ann --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.796 / Virus Database: 540 - Release Date: 11/13/2004 |
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There are valid ways to pay for college. They are called scholarships, part
time work, student loans etc. I put myself through college not once but twice and borrowed money each time. Personally I feel that all kids should have to work to pay for college. It means they appreciate it a hell of a lot more and are less likely to flunk out. Celeste wrote in message om... There's a program where my children can get money for college. When I use my grocery store savings card, 1 or 2% of what I spend on certain products goes into an account for the children's college. I feel stupid asking other people for their card numbers. I think it just makes me look pitiful. The last thing I want now is more pity. On the other hand this is anonymous and no one knows me, so here goes: If anyone wants to send me their grocery store savings card number(s) i'd really apreciate it. If not that's OK too. No I don't want charge card numbers. And I don't want charity. I just want my children to go to college. If you want to send them, give me the store name, the card number and your zip code. My email address is: I'm talking about the card that they scan at the grocery store that gives you the sale price. There's nothing bad anyone can do with this number, but if you don't want to it's OK. Ann |
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I'm not sure what she thinks but it smells bad to me. The only thing that
would work is if she sent us her child's name and we listed that child as our recipient. I didn't see her offering to send us her child's information. I have my grandniece signed up because my two youngest nieces have had college funds set up for them since shortly after birth. Florida has an excellent program from what my brother tells me. My grandniece's mom is my oldest niece. She had Kari when she was only 15 so life isn't always easy. She does okay but can't afford to start a college fund. Kari's only 7 so she has time but still..a few pennies here and a few pennies there will add up over the years. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kathy N-V" wrote in message . giganews.com... On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:44:58 -0500, JoAnn Paules wrote (in message ): 2. The program is called UPromise and I already participate on behalf of my grandniece. I'm sorry but I'll be damned if I'm turning over my grocery store card number to you. I don't know you and, considering my credit card number is tied into it, you sure as hell aren't getting any of my information. 3. If anyone in this group is even thinking of doing this - let me know. I'm going to have to knock on your door so you and I can have a nice long chat about scams. Even if it isn't a scam to try and get credit card numbers, I am quite sure that it's against the UPromise program rules, and would likely result in everyone getting all their points cancelled. I particpate on Manda's behalf, and don't see how getting additional card number could benefit the original poster. My pharmacy scans my card at the time of purchase - I doubt if I gave her a bunch of additional card numbers she'd scan them all. Or does the poster want us to give all our points to her? Why would anyone do that? - most people participating in UPromise have a specific kid in mind when they sign up. If the original poster is that concerned about making sure her children get to college, she should talk to the guidance counselors at her local high school. Many state colleges are extremely affordable, and if tuition at even a state college is too much, there is such a thing as financial aid. Massachusetts is considering implementing a program that would make me a very happy camper - students who score in the top 10% on the high-stakes MCAS test would have their tuition and fees waived at any Massachusetts state college. (Meaning all I would have to come up with is room and board) Manda has consistently scored in the top 5% on the tests, and last year was the second highest scorer in her school. If you don't live in Mass., check with your state department of education (most are online) and see what they have available. Kathy N-V --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.796 / Virus Database: 540 - Release Date: 11/13/2004 |
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What BULL****. I hope no one here is considering participating in this total
scam. There's a program where my children can get money for college.* When I use my grocery store savings card, 1 or 2% of what I spend on certain products goes into an account for the children's college. I feel stupid asking other people for their card numbers.* I think it just makes me look pitiful.* The last thing I want now is more pity. On the other hand this is anonymous and no one knows me, so here goes: If anyone wants to send me their grocery store savings card number(s) i'd really apreciate it. If not that's OK too.* No I don't want charge card numbers.* And I don't want charity.* I just want my children to go to college. If you want to send them, give me the store name, the card number and your zip code. My email address is:* I'm talking about the card that they scan at the grocery store that gives you the sale price. There's nothing bad anyone can do with this number, but if you don't want to it's OK. Ann ~~ Sooz The things that will destroy us a politics without principle; pleasure without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business without morality; science without humanity, and worship without sacrifice. - M. Ghandi |
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I was, just as soon as I sold my enron stock and shares in prime florida
swamp land I was going to go apply for one of those cards expressly for the purpose of helping this poor woman's kids out. Diana -- Weird people need beads, too "Dr. Sooz" wrote in message ... What BULL****. I hope no one here is considering participating in this total scam. ~~ Sooz The things that will destroy us a politics without principle; pleasure without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business without morality; science without humanity, and worship without sacrifice. - M. Ghandi |
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Well, that's kind of what I said. I like your phrasing much better. :-)
-- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Dr. Sooz" wrote in message ... What BULL****. I hope no one here is considering participating in this total scam. There's a program where my children can get money for college. When I use my grocery store savings card, 1 or 2% of what I spend on certain products goes into an account for the children's college. I feel stupid asking other people for their card numbers. I think it just makes me look pitiful. The last thing I want now is more pity. On the other hand this is anonymous and no one knows me, so here goes: If anyone wants to send me their grocery store savings card number(s) i'd really apreciate it. If not that's OK too. No I don't want charge card numbers. And I don't want charity. I just want my children to go to college. If you want to send them, give me the store name, the card number and your zip code. My email address is: I'm talking about the card that they scan at the grocery store that gives you the sale price. There's nothing bad anyone can do with this number, but if you don't want to it's OK. Ann ~~ Sooz The things that will destroy us a politics without principle; pleasure without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business without morality; science without humanity, and worship without sacrifice. - M. Ghandi |
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I HAVE heard of similar programs that raise money for charitable groups, but
never for individuals. Don't yell at me (you can throw beads, though G), just mentioning that it might actually be possible, though I really doubt it. I think the group thing is kinda cool. Most of our local supermarkets do it, so does KMart. You sign up, tell them what school or charity you want to help (all the schools have their own codes) and then when you present your store card for your usual discounts, 1% goes to the school. My cards are assigned to my son's elementary school, Mike's are for DD's high school. Amazing the useless info I know. LOL KarenK |
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Haw haw!
I was, just as soon as I sold my enron stock and shares in prime florida swamp land I was going to go apply for one of those cards expressly for the purpose of helping this poor woman's kids out. Diana ~~ Sooz The things that will destroy us a politics without principle; pleasure without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business without morality; science without humanity, and worship without sacrifice. - M. Ghandi |
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