School may be out, but that doesn't mean Pinecrest parents, grandparents, neighbors, teachers and friends can't raise money throughout the summer to support the kids and their schools.

Participating Pinecrest schools earn money when parents and community members shop online with Shopforschool.com.

Several Miami-Dade County schools have partnered with Shopforschool.com in an easy, safe, free way to raise money for schools. In fact, some schools already have received checks from Shopforschool.com and have worked with school coordinators, local Parent Teacher Organizations and Parent Teacher Associations to institute the program and encourage supporters to shop online through the site.

"Many schools are very enthusiastic about the potential to earn money for their programs through Shopforschool.com," said Rick Brewer, the local Shopforschool.com account manager.

Brewer says a partnership with Shopforschool.com is a win-win situation for both schools and parents.

"It's a great tool for schools because it's simple and cost-free," he said. "Parents like it because they can shop online for items they truly want and need, and support their child's school at the same time. Parents also appreciate that with Shopforschool.com their kids aren't going door-to-door selling something or spending time away from homework to fund-raise. Plus, the Internet is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So, people can shop at their leisure and without pressure."

Shopforschool.com offers shopping options from more than 100 name-brand merchants, including Gap, FTD.com, Lands End, Espirit, Hallmark and Barnes and Noble.

Each time a shopper makes a purchase through Shopforschool.com, as much as 25 percent of the purchase price is donated to the school of the shopper's choice.