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[MJZ]

This was an e-mail I received today:

[size=14]Look who owns Target

Wasn't it last Christmas that Target refused to let the Salvation Army ring their bells in front of their stores?

Dick Forrey of the Vietnam Veterans Association wrote:

"Recently we asked the local TARGET store to be a proud sponsor of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during our spring recognition event.

We received the following reply from the local TARGET management:
" Veterans do not meet our area of giving. We only donate to the arts, social action groups, gay & lesbian causes, and education."

So I'm thinking, if the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and
veterans in general, do not meet their donation criteria,
then something is really wrong at this TARGET store. We were
not asking for thousands of dollars, not even hundreds, just
a small sponsorship for a memorial remembrance.

As a follow-up, I E-mailed the TARGET U.S. Corporate
Headquarters and their response was the same.
That's their national policy.

Then I looked into the company further.
They will not allow the Marines to collect for 'Toys for Tots' at any of their
stores. And during the recent Iraq deployment, they would
not allow families of employees who were called up for
active duty to continue their insurance coverage while
they were on military service. Then as I dig further,

TARGET is a French-owned corporation.

Now, I'm thinking again. If TARGET cannot support American
Veterans, then why should my family and I support their
stores by spending our hard earned America! n dollars!

And, have their profits sent to France.

Without the American Vets, where would France be today?

"They, most likely would be speaking German and trading in Deutsch Marks"

Sincerely,
Dick Forrey
Veterans Helping Veterans[/size]

[JR]

Is Wal-Mart safe??? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] [smiley=banana.gif]

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[lilbear]

Thanks for the information on Target Dick!

[VaEagle]

Check out this link!

Target story is mostly false.(only true part is they don't let the bell ringers set up in front of the store.)

http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/target.asp

F.Y.I. this site is great for checking out urban legends of all types.

[RJ749]

Bogus email.  

Check out Targets Salvation Army alliance for this year.

News Release  
 
 November 17, 2006
 
Target Launches Multi-Faceted Christmas Partnership With The Salvation Army
 
Target to kick off partnership with $1 million donation to launch

Target/Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree at www.Target.com/salvationarmy

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Target and The Salvation Army kick off the 2006 Christmas season with a multi-faceted partnership, including the launch of the Target/Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree, an online version of The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. Target will donate $1,000,000 to support the launch of this new online program, and invite its guests to give to The Salvation Army as well. In addition, Target will support The Salvation Army by donating 100% of proceeds from the sales of a limited edition Harvey Lewis angel ornament accented with red SWAROVSKI(R) crystals.

Target launches a virtual giving tree on www.Target.com/salvationarmy

On Thursday, November 16, Target launched the Target/Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree. Target.com visitors are able to purchase a virtual ornament for any chosen dollar amount to provide new clothing, toys or food to families in need. After purchasing an angel, visitors can then personalize their angels on www.Target.com/salvationarmy by choosing the angel's color, wing shape and wing pattern. The Salvation Army will determine how the contributions will be distributed based on needs across the country.

"We share The Salvation Army's goal of helping those in need every day and we're proud to help them expand the reach of their already successful Angel Tree Program with our new online component at www.Target.com/salvationarmy," said Laysha Ward, vice president of community relations, Target. "Working together, Target and The Salvation Army will help take giving to new heights this Christmas season through the Angel Giving Tree."

"This new online campaign at www.Target.com/salvationarmy will make it even easier for people to support The Salvation Army's efforts to help people in need," said Major George A. Hood, National Community Relations and Development Secretary for The Salvation Army. "The Christmas season is an important time for us to collect donations for people in need, and we value Target's continued partnership and shared goals around this effort."

Target guests can purchase limited edition angel ornament to benefit The Salvation Army

In addition to the $1,000,000 donation and the Angel Giving Tree, Target will support The Salvation Army with a limited edition Harvey Lewis angel ornament accented with red SWAROVSKI(R) crystals. The angel ornaments are now available for purchase in Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com. Priced at $9.99, 100% of profits will be contributed to The Salvation Army.

 
 

[lilbear]

Check out this link!

Target story is mostly false.(only true part is they don't let the bell ringers set up in front of the store.)

http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/target.asp

F.Y.I. this site is great for checking out urban legends of all types.

Thanks for the link!  Good information at the click of a mouse!  

[Rhino]

Target is Am owned, and the rest is a myth. Same with politics, both sides have their own distorted views that conitunie to proliferate.    Big problem this internet when it comes to controversy.  Readers be warned, do your own fact checking and do not be swayed by internet finding. I see swope quoted, its a good place to check reality.

Rhino

[CVOMOE!!]

Man I was all ready to quit shopping at Target stores.  Wait a minute we don't have any Target store in Canada.   Well I guess I will have to boycott Walmart instead.

Moe