Salvation Army bans CHL-holders; complains when Target bans bell-ringers
Banning donors who happen to be exercising their right to bear arms for self-defense from its retail stores seemed alright with the leadership of the Salvation Army, which has posted "no-guns" signs at stores across Ohio. But a ban of a different kind has the Army howling, and hurting...
December 20, 2004
Business Week
The Salvation Army's Leaky Kettle
Just when the agency needs more cash, retailers are foiling its fund-raising strategy
These are tough times for the Salvation Army's bell-ringers. On Nov. 25, giant discounter Target Corp. began enforcing a longstanding ban that prevents charities from collecting donations outside its stores. Making an exception for the Salvation Army might force the chain to welcome other charities that don't sit well with customers. The move was a big blow to the nation's largest charity: Last year kettle-ringers outside Target stores collected $9 million, about 10% of the Salvation Army's holiday take.
Target isn't the only one. Rival Wal-Mart now limits the kettle drive outside its stores to just 14 days each year. Indeed, with a growing number of stores banning or limiting the Salvation Army and its once ubiquitous kettles, the charity finds itself in a serious fix.
Related Stories:
Salvation Army to some donors & shoppers: ''Merry Christmas...and STAY OUT''
Salvation Army reconsidering dangerous & discriminatory ''no-guns'' policy
- 1386 reads
