DKNY Launches Chari-Tee!

July 31st, 2009
Posted by thefabulousgiver
Shop for A Cause

DKNY just released the super-cute “Chari-Tee” to benefit 5 NYC charities:
The Fund for Public Schools – Supporting NYC Public Schools
City Harvest – NY’s only food rescue program
The Doe Fund – Programs to help break the cycle of homelessness
City Arts – Bringing professional artists together with children to create public art
Urban Zen – Program combining Eastern [...]

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Ritz-y Community Service

July 31st, 2009
Posted by thefabulousgiver
Volunteer Opps

For all of you who want to add some meaningful service to your vacation, the Ritz-Carlton is going to give you a (swanky) hand with that. The Ritz-Carlton Give Back Getaways volunteer program allows guests to serve alongside R-C employees as they support local programs and initiatives. Not only will guests get to lend their [...]

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Blog Fab: Dressed to Give

July 31st, 2009
Posted by thefabulousgiver
TFG Spotlight

If The Fabulous Giver had a sibling, it would be Dressed to Give. The blog, housed on the Case Foundation’s website, covers philanthropy in many areas of fashion and style. Stephanie, the gal behind the give, started the blog as a way to share ways to be “stylish and socially conscious.”
Check out today’s post about [...]

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Fab Giving From Coast to Coast

July 30th, 2009
Posted by thefabulousgiver
Causes, Shop for A Cause

As Thursday comes to an end, it’s time to start looking forward to the weekend! Here are two fab giving opportunities that you can support, no matter where you call home!
Thurs, 7/30 – Sun, 8/2 (Natiowide)
Gap “Give and Get” Shopping Event : When you shop at Gap, Banana Republic, or Old Navy stores, you can [...]

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Wine Hopes To Make a Difference

July 29th, 2009
Posted by thefabulousgiver
Autism, Breast Cancer, Buy This!, Charitable Brands & Companies, HIV/AIDS, Support The Troops, Support the Environment

At BowlHer, there was a great reward awaiting anyone who bowled a strike…A bottle of ONEHOPE chardonnay! While this was music to my ears because I enjoy an occasional (*cough*) glass of wine, I was also thrilled because our particular wine promoted breast cancer awareness. Launched in April 2006, the wine has been building buzz [...]

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Young Americans: Volunteer Enthusiasts

July 29th, 2009
Posted by thefabulousgiver
Charitable Living

Dreamers. Delusional. Idealists. Spoiled.
These are all words that some people use to describe the generation of young Americans. Well, it seems like the talkers can add “giving” and “volunteers” to the descriptions as well. In an article posted yesterday on The Nonprofit Times, the rate of volunteerism has increased in America, even as the economy [...]

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Around the Web…

July 28th, 2009
Posted by thefabulousgiver
HIV/AIDS, Not Necessarily Charity

While The Fabulous Giver is my top web priority, I also write for other sites. Here are a couple of my recent posts on other websites. What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear them!

Check out my take on Chicago style…I compiled four date night looks for under $100 in my latest Chicagonista article!
On The [...]

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"YES to Carrots" Seed Fund

July 28th, 2009
Posted by thefabulousgiver
Beauty, Charitable Brands & Companies, Organic Living

Apparently, carrots are not only good for your eyes, but your skin and the community as well! I was first introduced to “YES to Carrots” products when I received the carrot body scrub in a swag bag from Shecky’s. I love the product because in addition to exfoliating my skin, it also infuses it with [...]

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What A Weekend! BlogHer 2k9

July 27th, 2009
Posted by thefabulousgiver
KB's Journey, Not Necessarily Charity

This weekend, I tried to keep up with the big girls and attend a couple of BlogHer events. Allow me to tip my hat to the ladies who attended the conference sessions, along with the pre- and post-parties. You all deserve some type of medal! On Friday evening, I joined bloggers at the Blogalicious/LUSH Experience [...]

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A Little Service, A Little Brunch

July 24th, 2009
Posted by thefabulousgiver
Personal Development, Volunteer Opps

I’ve been wanting to put together a volunteer outing for a loooong time, and finally decided “Why not now?” SO, on August 8th, I’m asking for peeps to join me at The Bottomless Closet (445 N. Wells) from 8:30a-12p to volunteer at their monthly intake. Here’s how it works: People drop off clothing and we [...]

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