Also.. the Salvation Army simply rings the bell and stands by the Red Kettle. They don't do as the Girl Scouts and other groups do....come up to you as you leave and ask for money. If people don't want to give, they don't have to nor do they have to say "no". That's why Target's decision was stupid. They come off as Scrooge.
Yep, that's a good point. We have a little neighborhood girl scout who comes around each year with her mother or grandmother. When she does, I buy about $20 worth of cookies. I don't mind supporting the kids, but I DO NOT want to be hounded to death everywhere I go, even if it is a good cause.
As you have pointed out, the Salvation Army has devised a very non-confrontational approach. Kudos to them.
Thanks for the post.
THEY ASK YOU IF YOU WANT TO BUY COOKIES.
And the Boy Scouts around here sell Christmas greenery to raise money.