Shop Target

Jesus, this blog is beginning to look like one long advertisement for Target. I assure you, I am in no way associated with Target Corporation and in no way benefit from plugging them.

The reason I'm endorsing Target in this post is that I recently learned they are partnering with my university to promote local Martin Luther King day events. I'm continually amazed by Target's philanthropic efforts, especially those aimed at the communities surrounding their retail locations. Here are some interesting Target facts:

• Forbes Magazine ranked it as the highest cash giving company in America in percentage of income given (2.1%)
• Target provided monetary and product donations during the September 11th terrorist attacks on the U.S.
• Target donated $1.5 million (U.S.) to the American Red Cross in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005
• Target operates two sophisticated criminal forensics laboratories that offer pro bono services to law enforcement agencies across the country. Target's Forensic Services has assisted agencies at all levels of government, including Federal agencies such as the Secret Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Not only does Target donate to worthwhile charities, they also avoid assisting discriminatory "charitable" organizations like the Salvation Army, and do not participate in biased surveys like the NAACP's diversity report. The NAACP failed Target in its report on "commitment to the African-American citizenry". In 2006 when Target was asked why they didn't participate in the survey, a representative explained "Target views diversity as being inclusive of all people from all different backgrounds, not just one group."

In conclusion, shop Target and avoid shitholes like Wal-Mart.