SHOPPING THAT GIVES BACK: SCHOOL CENTS LAUNCHES AT SANTAN VILLAGE WITH UP TO $15,000 IN PRIZES FOR PARTICIPATING LOCAL SCHOOLS

New Rewards Program Runs Now – March 31, 2027

Gilbert, Arizona — SanTan Village, located at 2218 E. Williams Field Road, is proud to announce the launch of School Cents, community-driven rewards program that turns everyday shopping into meaningful support for local schools. Running now through March 31, 2027, School Cents makes it easier than ever for shoppers to give back to their communities.

How It Works

School Cents makes supporting your local school as simple as shopping. For every purchase made at SanTan Village — whether it's back-to-school shopping, a dinner out, a salon visit or a holiday gift —shoppers earn points for their designated school by uploading their receipts through the new School Cents app. The more receipts shoppers upload, the more points their school can earn. Bonus points opportunities will be available throughout the program year.

10 local schools were chosen to participate this year, competing for a shared prize pool of up to $15,000 based on the points they accumulate. Prizes range from $500 to $4,000 per school, with funds supporting classroom technology, curriculum supplies, student resources and more. Prize checks will be presented in April 2027.

How to Participate

Shoppers can get started by downloading the School Cents app and selecting their preferred participating school. From there, simply shop at SanTan Village, save receipts and upload them through the app to start earning points. For full program details, to access the app and to learn more about the participating schools, visit ShopSanTanVillage.com/SchoolCents.

“At SanTan Village, we’ve always believed that a great shopping center is more than a place to shop — it’s a place where community comes together,” said MaryLou Ruiz-Gray, General Manager, SanTan Village. “School Cents is our way of making sure that every visit here has a lasting impact on the kids and families who call Gilbert home. We’re proud to support the chosen schools and can’t wait to see how this community rallies around them all year long.”

Local Schools Benefiting from School Cents

SanTan Village is proud to partner with the following local schools for the 2026-2027 program year:

Bridges Elementary School
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School
Centennial Elementary School
Cooley Middle School
Finley Farms Elementary School
Oak Tree Elementary School
Power Ranch Elementary
Settler's Point Elementary School
South Valley Junior High
Spectrum Elementary School

More About School Cents

SanTan Village is part of the Macerich portfolio of thriving retail centers in major markets. While previously executed on a limited scale at select Macerich centers, this year School Cents will be at 27 Macerich shopping centers nationwide. With School Cents and other educational fundraising initiatives, Macerich properties will distribute up to $450,000 to local schools and community children’s organizations in the communities we serve.

About SanTan Village                

SanTan Village, located in Gilbert, is a shopping center with more than 120 retailers, restaurants and experiences. SanTan Village is part of Macerich, a real estate investment trust with a portfolio of leading retail properties across the U.S.

Details for Media

To arrange live shots and/or interviews contact Tricia Bump at 480.603.6088 or

tricia.chambersbump@macerich.com.