Bit off topic from the ignition relocation so sorry Mitch...
Skip,
Yes, we went out to Walmart to observe. I had posted the mission's Facebook profile that we were going to be investigating the issue. I didn't name any names, just a location.
I'm pretty sure someone put two and two together and told the guy because when he showed up, he was PISSED OFF. He stood there arms folded and stared at the homeless folks and their vehicles, he'd look around like he was seeing if anyone was watching and you could just tell he wanted to go over to them but he held back. He'd pace back and forth but not once did he do what we were told he does. But it was so obvious that he wanted to.
We hung out until about 10AM, by that time most of the homeless had woken up on their own and headed off to the State park for a shower.
I'd say it was a success and I'll be out there again, this time I won't be posting it on Facebook and we'll see how it goes.
As for Walmart, yes, a lot of people hate Walmart. They don't like how they treat employees but in my mind, it's a free country, nobody has to work at Walmart, if they don't like it, find another job. Walmart isn't doing anything illegal. Also, they have the cheapest price I can find on healthy breakfast cereals and fruit (which I hand out to the homeless). Sorry, I'm a non-profit, I'm going to buy what I hand out at the cheapest possible price I can. And yes, Walmart gives thousands and thousands of dollars to the local communities where they setup stores.
Costco does as well. Every Costco warehouse (store) has someone on staff that is responsible for distributing their charitable funds within their local community. These employees join the local Chambers of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis, etc. and make sure Costco is doing whatever they can to help the community. They often do it with little publicity.
