[Vision2020] Wal-Mart Supercenter Opposition

[Tom Hansen]

Thank you, Ms. Gray.  I was unaware of these contributions made on behalf of
Wal-Mart.  It is nice to know that such a large retail chain (as Wal-Mart)
has the heart to become a contributing member of our community.

Another thing:  I am NOT the type of person to say " . . . well, that's only
a minute percentage of their profits."  Perhaps you have me confused with
somebody else.  Apology accepted.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are
dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all
exist very nicely in the same box. 

-----Original Message-----
From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Debbie Gray
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 3:33 PM
To: Tom Hansen; vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Wal-Mart Supercenter Opposition

Well, you could lower yourself to enter WalMart for 45 seconds and 
look on their bulletin board that lists some of the projects they 
have donated $$ or in-kind donations locally.  Some organizations 
include: The Latah Trail Foundation, some organization who sponsored 
a Kid Fishing Day, literacy projects, local school projects, the 
Center on Disabilities and Human Development, American Red Cross of 
Greater Idaho, etc etc... 

If you want a more comprehensive and current answer perhaps you might 
just call the local office and ask them yourself... since you are the 
"Doubting Tom." 
You can also check out:
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp 

E.g. From their website: "Wal-Mart/SAM's CLUB Foundation presented a 
$1 million matching gift to the VFW Foundation on August 3, 2004. The 
gift is being used to support the VFW's efforts to assist members of 
America's military, veterans and their families."
and
They have a community grant/matching program that community 
organizations can apply for ($61 million in grants last year in the 
US)

And I am waiting patiently to hear 'well, that's only a minute 
percentage of their profits' but really that is beside the point...

Debbie Gray