19 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:
- 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.
- 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."
- 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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