bodypilot90 0 #1 September 5, 2003 Quote Target, Marshall Fields and Mervyn's ( all owned by Target Group ) will not allow the Marine's to collect for the "Toys for Tots", nor any other service organization to collect or have fund drives on their property. I personally called the local store last year for confirmation. When they confirmed this, I called the Corporate HQ and asked for a written confirmation after again getting it orally, to date I have NEVER received anything from them I received this from the local Commander, thought you should know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #2 September 5, 2003 Of course, 'cause publicity from charitable activities can only make your organization look bad. What possible sense could that make? Fockin' morons. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #3 September 5, 2003 QuoteQuote Target, Marshall Fields and Mervyn's ( all owned by Target Group ) will not allow the Marine's to collect for the "Toys for Tots", nor any other service organization to collect or have fund drives on their property. I personally called the local store last year for confirmation. When they confirmed this, I called the Corporate HQ and asked for a written confirmation after again getting it orally, to date I have NEVER received anything from them I received this from the local Commander, thought you should know. seems like i heard about this on snopes a while back but can't seem to find it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffD 0 #4 September 5, 2003 Yeah I used to work for Target. And they will not let anyone do anything on their property. We had some Baseball team ask a manager (LOD) if they could sell apples in front of the store and the manager said it was ok. But like 2 hrs later when another manager came to work they freaked and I believe the first manager was fired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #5 September 5, 2003 There are quite a few falsehoods like this on snopes and urbanlegends. The truth of the matter is that Target's stated policy on charitable contributions does not include Toys for Tots. However, there is no policy preventing them from doing so and individual stores decide whether to participate or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #6 September 5, 2003 QuoteThere are quite a few falsehoods like this on snopes and urbanlegends. The truth of the matter is that Target's stated policy on charitable contributions does not include Toys for Tots. However, there is no policy preventing them from doing so and individual stores decide whether to participate or not. however it seems they unlike Wal~mart they are not as community friendly as they should be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #7 September 5, 2003 QuoteQuoteThere are quite a few falsehoods like this on snopes and urbanlegends. The truth of the matter is that Target's stated policy on charitable contributions does not include Toys for Tots. However, there is no policy preventing them from doing so and individual stores decide whether to participate or not. however it seems they unlike Wal~mart they are not as community friendly as they should be. Ah but the people at walmart just take all the toys for tots and put them back on the shelf :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #8 September 5, 2003 Quotehowever it seems they unlike Wal~mart they are not as community friendly as they should be. Sigh... Target is very community friendly. As a matter of fact they donate a % of every sale they make to the local schools. you even have a choice of where you want that money to go. Also, I have seen many charities outside of my local Target, especially around the holidays. Just in case you don't believe me Community Giving local grants national programs OH and one ESPECIALLY for you Body PILOT veteran and armed services initiatives I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #9 September 6, 2003 Hey guys... I currently work at Target Corp. HQ as a contractor (techie slave) but, I believe this information to be incorrect. Especially when I have personally witnessed the Salvation Army bell ringer in the rotunda of the 2 story target store between the Corp buildings in downtown Minneapolis. Just because you contact Corp HQ, does not mean anything. There are thousands of people in many high-rise buildings here. I have not the foggiest clue who you should ask. If you have a name, PM me, I'll get his/her contact info for you. An LOD is not necessarily a store manager. An LOD is a Lead On Duty. He/she could be a logistics manager, an HR manager or any other exec. Not necessarily the Store manager. He/She may not know who to ask or where to find who you should ask about your charity. As for someone getting fired over a basball team selling apples. That is the biggest bunch of BS I have ever heard. I've seen them screw up a lot worse with no measurable results. Target Corp pushes it charities and fundraising very seriously. Accusing this company of being anti-community and anti-charity is just absolutely wrong. I have my beef's with Target, but I recognize this as mis-information and people trying to help and just having a hard time finding the right people to contact. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #10 September 6, 2003 I also see the salvation army out there every Holiday Season at Target. They also donate to the local schools in the area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
