Target offers charitable holiday collection

MINNEAPOLIS Target announced Thursday that it is offering an exclusive holiday product collection that gives shoppers the chance to support the company's charitable partners.

When customers purchase items from Target's "Gifts for Greater Good" holiday collection, funds will be directly donated to various causes such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Salvation Army.

"This year we are thrilled to offer an expanded holiday gift collection that benefits several special causes," said Laysha Ward, vp of community relations for Target. "By purchasing items in this collection, our guests will have the opportunity to directly support nonprofit organizations and the people they serve, which we hope will make their holiday shopping more enjoyable and meaningful."