To answer this question, we ask:
If you could save a little money when shopping with local merchants and you knew a portion of the purchase price would be used to help support schools and non-profits in our community, would you be likely to shop with those merchants?
Many people want to help our schools and non-profits raise funds. When they are rewarded with savings and they know that portion of their purchases will be used to help fund worthy causes in their community, they are more motivated to shop with participating merchants.