And Salvation Army is NOT among those charities. Before calling people uninformed, you should probably get your facts straight. Feel free to shop at Target and I will feel free to avoid them.
I feel the same about Target but I'm the same as you on the subject in that I don't feel the need to try to convince others to feel the same.
Some people don't like Wal-Mart for various reasons and that's fine, they can shop where they want to shop but many try to convince the rest with their socialist philosophy that Wal-Mart is evil.
Sorry but you are the one who is wrong.
The following is copied and pasted from Target's website and I have first hand knowledge of my local store giving to the Salvation Army on more that one occasion."
Salvation Army Target has a long-standing solicitation policy at our stores nationwide.
In order to provide a distraction-free shopping environment for our guests, we do not allow solicitation or petitioning at our stores regardless of the cause being represented.
In January 2004 we informed The Salvation Army of our decision to consistently apply our solicitation policy. This policy does not diminish our support of The Salvation Army. In fact, Target and The Salvation Army recently announced a new partnership for an online Wish List designed to assist families in need. From November 25 through January 25, visitors to Target.com/salvation army can view and purchase clothing, household items, personal products, and Gift Cards to be donated to families across the country. Guests will also be able to link directly to The Salvation Army website to make a monetary contribution.
In addition, any non-profit organization, including The Salvation Army, can apply for a grant through its local Target store.
Store grants form the basis of Target's extensive commitment to supporting the communities in which it does business, and many local Salvation Army corps across the country benefit from Target store grants.
Here are a few examples of grants provided to local Salvation Army chapters in 2005: Monroe, LA - Educational Services Organization
Passaic, NJ - Salvation Army Family Enrichment (SAFE)
Dallas, TX - Domestic Violence Prevention Program
Phoenix, AZ - Domestic Violence Shelter
Monterey Bay Peninsula, CA, - Building Confident Families
Target has one of the largest and most respected corporate philanthropy programs in America, donating more than $2 million per week and hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours each year to non-profit organizations across the country.
Forbes magazine recently ranked Target as the "Most Charitable Company in America."