Gift Card Fundraising Program

If you have been supporting our Knights of Columbus GCFR Program, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. If you have not, please take a moment to get to know what the program is all about. 

The general idea behind the program is that instead of using credit cards for your regular purchases at places like Save On Foods and Starbucks, use gift cards instead. Approximately 5% of the value of the card you purchase comes back to the parish as profit. So, if you buy a gift card for $100, the parish will receive $5. 

We've calculated that if 200 families spent $150/week through the gift card program instead of on their credit cards, we could raise over $75,000 a year for the parish. That's pretty impressive. All it takes is getting into the habit  of buying gift cards after Mass. That's it. 

Where do you get the gift cards?

 Earl Coatta and his lovely wife Sharon are always available after mass. During the week, you can purchase cards by calling Earl at 604-576- 6306 or emailing him at [email protected]. Order your cards, send him the money via e-transfer, and pick up the cards from him or from the Parish Office during office hours. Earl lives less than 5 minutes from the parish and will provide you his address when you ask. 

What payment is accepted?

• Cash, e-transfer, or cheque. Credit cards cost too much to process and eat up much of the profit of the program.

Why support this program?

• This program has the potential to raise large amounts of money for Precious Blood Parish which in turn could help provide the money we so desperately need to expand our parish facilities. This is one fundraiser where you are not being asked for “extra” funds or a “donation”. By simply spending what you already spend in your daily life you can help raise funds for the parish.  All it takes is changing your spending habits and the small sacrifice of your credit card points. 

What stores are offered through the program?

• Below is an updated list of what cards are available and in what denominations.