I thought I'd update the list of company headquarters who are saying no so that others do not have to waste time and money sending letters to these companies. If anyone has any others to add, please do so. I know I'd appreciate the help and I'm sure others would as well. Thanks in advance!
It does seem like it is more advantageous to approach the local stores instead of the corporate offices. But this list is for those who would rather contact HQ. At least they know who NOT to write to. Again, thanks for everyone's help so far, and hoping more will add to the list.
~Dorney Park, Allentown, PA - they focus on disabled children organizations
~Pittsburg Penguins (hockey) - they focus on their immediate area
~Circuit city - you have to contact your local store manager with a written request on letterhead
~Jo-Ann Fabrics - only supports national non-profit organizations
~RadioShack - too many requests to accommodate
~Joe Gibbs Racing - not at this time
~Carnival Cruise Lines - requests far exceed available funding
~Arizona Diamondbacks - only donate within Arizona
~Seaworld - too many requests
~Kroger - limited funds
~Owens Corning - unable to support all worthwhile causes
~Coach - too many requests to fill them all
~Universial Orlando - supports Central Florida
~St. Louis Cardinals - new stadium opening in 2006 without full capacity & too many requests
~Holiday Inn - too many requests, not at this time
~Paul Mitchell Systems - more national support & too many requests
~Creative Momories - do not donate at corporate level
~Cincinnati Bengals - only donate to local Cincinnati communities
~ConAir - overspent their charitable budget
~Adidas - budget for 05 and 06 already committed, too many requests
~Coca-Cola - national or international support from corp, contact local bottler
~John Deere - does not donate from corp, see local dealer
~Six Flags Great America - too many requests
~Holland America cruise Lines - only donates to non profit organizations that support health, environmental, marittime, and arts in their homeport areas - don't qualify
~Briggs & Stratton - too many requests
~Burger King - only donates on a national level & too many requests
~KFC - too many requests
~Proctor & Gamble - only donate nationally
~Kohl's - only donate through special program & not for this type of event
~Omaha Steaks - too many requests
~Best Buy - supports United Way & Red Cross
~Orange County Choppers - too many requests each day
~McDonalds - only national or international, see local manager
~Fox Racing - national charities only
~Sony - just no, no reason
~MGA - actually called and left me a message saying they were unable to help at this time
~Wrigley - only supports grants through their corp
~Panasonic - too many reqests & limited funds
~OPI Products - just no, no reason
~Marriott - see local manager
~Best Buy - only if there is a store in your city
~William J. Clinton Presidential Library - cannot accommodate all requests
~KB Toys - cannot accommodate all requests
~Pocono Racetrack (I forget the official name, but it's a Nascar track in the Poconos) - unable to fill all requests, so they don't donate at all
~People Magazine - same reason as above
~Omaha Steaks - too many requests
~Best Buy - too many requests
~Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, Smokey Bones, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze) - too many requests
~Avon headquarters - no, donates nationally
~Topps - no, too many requests
~ KFC - too many requests
~Turkey Hill - too many requests
~Hershey Lodge - too many requests
~Circuit City - too many requests
~Nintendo - too many requests
~TasktyKake too many requests
~Major League Baseball (forwarded to our local team, but I have already contacted them but haven't heard anything yet)
