Salvation Army's Red Kettles To Miss The Target

DENVER -- The sound of the holiday season will soon be silenced because some stores, such as Target, have said the Salvation Army won't be allowed near their entrances because they've started a no-solicitation policy this year.

And now the nonprofit organization worry these new no-solicitation policies could become a trend.

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"Just because they let one person do it doesn't mean that everyone is going to do it," said one shopper, disagreeing with the idea.

With Target not allowing the red kettles and with Albertson's considering the same policy, the Salvation Army is expecting to lose more than $100,000.

"The metro Denver area relies on us to supply food and toys, rent assistance and all that we do and that comes directly from what we raise at Christmas," said Don Gilger of the Salvation Army.

And the less noise means fewer families can be helped.

However, some people are excited about the change because they say there is at least one place where they can go now and not be harassed.

For now, expect these kettles and bell ringers to be posted outside other stores, eagerly waiting for your donation.

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"Salvation Army is really great thing for people who are unfortunate, collecting funds for them who need that. That is what the holiday season is all about -- giving back to others," said Joseph Graves, a Target customer.

Because the Salvation Army can't stand in front of some stores, they've started a virtual kettle on their Web site ImSalvationArmy.org.