Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Target's Take Charge of Education READY TO GO!

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Yay!  Leadership Learning Academy is now eligible for Target's program, Take Charge of Education!   If you have a REDcard (or your family, friends...), simply visit www.target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to register your REDcard so Target will donate up to 1% of your purchases to our school!  Its really EASY!

Here is a list of FAQ about this program:

Where does Target send Take Charge of Education checks?

Checks are made out to the school and are sent to the attention of the principal.

How often will my designated school receive a check?

Checks are mailed once a year during September. Amounts under $25.00 will carry over to the next payout.

Can parent groups receive a check (instead of the principal)?

Target sends every check to the attention of each school's principal. The decision on how to disburse the funds is left to the discretion of the principal.

I don't have a REDcard. Can I enroll in Take Charge of Education?

The Take Charge of Education Program requires the use of one of the REDcards® - which include Target Credit Card®, Target Debit Card, Target® Visa® Credit Card. You can apply for the Target Credit Card®, Target Debit Card in our stores. We are no longer accepting applications for the Target® Visa® Credit Card.

How do I designate a school?

Visit www.target.com/tcoe and enter your school name or school ID to view and designate your current school.

Can I designate a new school?

Yes, to change your school designation, you can call 1-800-316-6142 or simply go to www.target.com/tcoe.

Are there any restrictions on how Take Charge of Education funds can be used?

Target does not restrict how schools use their Take Charge of Education funds. Schools can use the money however they see fit. Some schools might purchase books, computers or playground equipment, others might use the money for field trips, new programs or to pay for substitute teachers.

Is there a limit on how much money my designated school can receive?

There are no limits regarding the amount of money your school can receive.

Can I get a list of names of people who designated my school?

No, guest participation is confidential. Target does not provide this type of information.

What percentage of my REDcard purchases does Target donate through Take Charge of Education?

For cardholders enrolled in the program, Target donates 1% of all Target Visa Credit Card, Target Credit Card and Target Debit Card purchases made at a Target store or at Target.com. Target donates 1/2% of all Target Visa Credit Card purchases made outside of Target.

Can I split my contributions between two or more schools?

You can't designate two schools, but you can change your designated school at any time.

Thanks everyone for your support!


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