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Tell Target their Gold Policy is Off the Mark

Target's Gold Policy is Off the Mark19 jewelry retailers have made a commitment to responsible gold sourcing. This list includes QVC and Wal-Mart; a leading class rings company, Balfour; and the Canadian-based luxury jeweler, Birks & Mayors.

Unfortunately, Target, one of the largest retailers of gold jewelry, is not on this list -- despite our many efforts to convince them. We need your help to urge Target to step up to the plate.

You've sent thousands of e-mails and faxes to Target in the past. Now we're asking you to pick up the phone and deliver the message. Here's how:

  1. Call one of the Target stores listed below and ask to speak to the specified contact. For your convenience, we've listed stores in 4 different time zones.
  2. Please ask Target to ensure that it does not sell gold jewelry that was produced at the expense of communities, workers, and the environment. Here's a sample conversation:

    "Hi, I'm a Target customer.

    I want Target to make sure it isn't selling consumers "dirty" gold.

    As you know, there are serious human rights and environmental problems associated with gold mining, just like blood diamonds.

    I just read that some other leading stores, including Wal-Mart and Zales, have signed onto jewelry sourcing policies that will protect human rights and the environment. I urge Target to sign on as well.

    They can do that at nodirtygold.org. Thank you."

  3. Finally, please click on the "Send My Message" button below to let us know that you called. Don't forget to tell us --
    • which store you called,
    • whether you were able to speak to the store manager, and
    • what, if any, response you got to your message.

Thank you for taking action.

Sincerely,
The No Dirty Gold Campaign

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Call one of the Target stores listed below. Which one you call is up to you, but if you call a store out of your timezone, please remember you need to call during operating hours.
  • After calling, use the "Send My Message" box to tell us how it went! Please tell us --
    • Which store you called
    • Whether you spoke to the store manager
    • What response you got, if any.
  • Clicking "Send My Message" will send your report to the No Dirty Gold campaign. We'll keep you posted on what response we get.
  • Give yourself a pat on the back.

Target Stores to Call

California
Van Nuys
5711 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 779-0163
Ask for the manager of the jewelry department
Tell us how it went!

Colorado
Lakeside
5801 W 44th Ave
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 480-0512
Ask for the manager of the jewelry department Shannon Alexander
Tell us how it went!

Florida
Miami Dadeland
8350 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 668-0262
Ask for the store manager Maria Quintaneda
Tell us how it went!

Minnesota
Nicollet Mall
900 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 338-0085
Ask for the Leader on Duty
Tell us how it went!

New York
Atlantic Terminal Mall Target Store
139 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 290-1109
Ask for the Leader on Duty
Tell us how it went!

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