For the local business, the schoolheart hCard® program is an inexpensive, effective and easy way to advertise, increase visibility and sales, and also to receive lasting recognition for helping support schools and nonprofits in their community. Merchants and businesses provide discounts and incentives for consumers and people purchase the hCard® because of the value it offers, and to benefit their favorite school or nonprofit organization.



The hCard® has tremendous value for the cardholder. Not only does the cardholder get local and national benefits, but a roadside assistance program that rivals AAA, and a tremendous bevy of other valuable benefits. The hCard® sells for only $25!

In addition to local savings, the cardholder also receives these eleven great benefits!

1.Roadside Services, includes towing, jumpstarts, tire changes, and lockout assistance

2.Emergency Contacts Services: (Monitored 24/7 by live operators). In case of an emergency, operators can provide essential medical and personal information to verified hospital personnel and emergency first responders. This essential information includes two people to be contacted in case of an emergency and can include crucial information, such as allergies, medications, etc., and loved ones who need care (including children and pets).

3.National Prescription Discounts (Save 15-70% at 53,000+ locations)

4.Gift Card Promotions: Chili’s, Sears, Starbucks, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and many more!

5.Automotive Discounts up to 10% off at Jiffy Lube, Meineke, Aamco and Maaco

6.Emergency Pet Protection 24/7 only $10 a year for up to 4 pets

7.Sporting Goods up to 10% off online at Sports Authority and Sports Kids

8.National Pet and Animal Savings

9.Entertainment and Events save up to 50% off regular price

10.Travel and Hotel Discounts, including Southwest vacations and car rentals.

11.Plus Access to the hCard® Directory at thehcard with many more national and local savings!

The hCard® can be purchased online by school and nonprofit supporters from any SchoolHeart® website. Locations are found by zip code, mileage, city or state. The organization’s name is printed on each card for easy tracking.

The business receives a free online display page in the National hCard® Directory with customizable features, including a full display page where discounts, special offers, menus, directions, contact information, pictures and much more can be added, as well as a decal at their place of business for recognition in the community. No web experience is needed for the business to easily edit and update the listing. Additional recognition may also be available in emails, newsletters, updates, handouts and letters. Now that is advertising economy at its best!