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		<title>I Dare You to Dream</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/01/i-dare-you-to-dream/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;You can find your greatest cause in your greatest failure.&#8221; – Pastor Matthew Barnett Last week, I had the opportunity to listen to Pastor Matthew Barnett tell the story of his journey as the co-founder of The Dream Center in Los Angeles. The Dream Center is a church that never sleeps nor closes, and instead offers residents (and everyone else ministry) around the clock. More than just a church, The Dream Center is a vital [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Fifth Birthday to Bright Pink!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/01/happy-fifth-birthday-to-bright-pink/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Breast Cancer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bright Pink is a kick-ass organization and I am a huge fan of almost anything that they do. This week marks their fifth anniversary and I am loving the beautiful post written by the Founder, Lindsay Avner. Lindsay is equal parts fearless leader and a true sweetheart with a dose of fabulousity sprinkled in for good measure. While reading her post, I was particularly inspired by her decision to not only undergo a double mastectomy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do Good Chicago – School Supply Drive</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2011/08/do-good-chicago-school-supply-drive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TFG Spotlight]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been meaning to blog about GO DO GOOD all summer&#8230;I&#8217;m so ashamed of myself that it&#8217;s taken me this long to put something up on TFG. *hangs head* Here&#8217;s a little background on GO DO GOOD&#8230;Artist Kay Rosen unveiled an installation in the Loop of the same name at the beginning of the summer and the Chicago Loop Alliance and the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago subsequently launched the GO DO GOOD campaign to inspire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dear Izzy&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2011/03/dear-izzy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Celebrities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TFG Spotlight]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Israel Idonije]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230;I love you. Specifically, I love your contributions on the field (DA BEARS!) and off the field. It&#8217;s no secret that Israel Idonije is one of my favorite Bears players. As a matter of fact, I totally plan on adopting a pug and naming her Izzy. I&#8217;m impressed with the charitable work that Izzy spearheads through his foundation. The Israel Idonije Foundation is committed to providing positive experiences to economically disadvantaged families. IIF executes programs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sweet Charity…Literally</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2011/01/sweet-charity-literally/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TFG Spotlight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yum!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chicago House]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[social entrepreneurship]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cupcakes and cookies for charity, oh my! Chicago-based Sweet Miss Giving&#8217;s has been serving up that combination since being founded in October 2008 by Rev. Stan Sloan, CEO of Chicago House, the first provider of AIDS housing in the Midwest. Rev. Sloan&#8217;s vision was to create a pathway to jobs for the homeless – while also helping to fund Chicago House’s support services. Sweet Miss Giving&#8217;s creates delicious treats while operating under two key principles: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Generation Project x Ralph Lauren Rugby</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/12/the-generation-project-x-ralph-lauren-rugby/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A month or so ago, I received a tweet from the Generation Project inviting me to learn more about their philanthropic partnership with Ralph Lauren Rugby. I went to the site and not only was I impressed with the actual clothing (I dream of being a prepster), but I was impressed with this organization and the work that they are doing. The Generation Project focuses on raising funds for education while also empowering young (and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dedicated to My Favorite B-Girl</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/10/dedicated-to-my-favorite-b-girl/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/10/dedicated-to-my-favorite-b-girl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:48:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[TFG Spotlight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth Empowerment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I&#8217;m dedicating this one to my favorite girl&#8230;&#8221; &#8211; R. Kelly My sister has always been a passionate little person. In fact, we often called her the &#8220;Militant Midget.&#8221; Word to Good Times. When she puts her mind to something, you can pretty much consider it set in stone. So, a couple of weeks ago, when she told me about her newest project&#8230;her baby, I knew that she was onto something great. That day, she [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Giving Props to a BOSS (and a Few Divas)</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/09/giving-props-to-a-boss-and-a-few-divas/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/09/giving-props-to-a-boss-and-a-few-divas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:14:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA["Tue" Fabulous]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cameka Smith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divas MPH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The BOSS Network]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women Entrepreneurship]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I’m all about giving props where props are due…especially when I see someone radiating positivity, being supportive, and pursuing a dream. That’s why I’m so inspired by Cameka Smith, the founder of The BOSS Network. The BOSS Network “is a women empowerment alliance dedicated to highlighting women and creating opportunities for growth through networking beyond events.” The network recently celebrated its first year anniversary, and the ladies behind the group definitely had a lot to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Single for Good&#8221; Has A Great Ring to It</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/06/single-for-good-has-a-great-ring-to-it/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/06/single-for-good-has-a-great-ring-to-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[KB's Journey]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I hate dating. If you ask me what about dating specifically grinds my gears, I will say everything. So, a few people were more than shocked when I agreed to participate in the Venus vs. Mars Speed Dating Party hosted by The BOSS Network this past Saturday. I participated in the event for three reasons: I was asked&#8230; I need to break out of my comfort zone&#8230; It seemed more about fun than actual love [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chic Fashion for a Cause: Sonya Leathers</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/04/chic-fashion-for-a-cause-sonya-leathers/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/04/chic-fashion-for-a-cause-sonya-leathers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I learned about Sonya Leathers after she commented on the wall of The Red Pump Project&#8217;s Facebook page. While reading her words of support, I couldn&#8217;t help but notice her profile picture. It was a sketch of the beautiful gown below. ANYTIME someone combines style with philanthropy and awareness, I&#8217;m all in. And, this time was no different. I reached out the Sonya and told her that I had to talk about her and her [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Generational Glamour: Inside and Out</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/02/generational-glamour-inside-and-out/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/02/generational-glamour-inside-and-out/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TFG Spotlight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Glamour Gals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rachel Doyle]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every now and then, I come across a charity/nonprofit that makes me super giddy, keeps me smiling, and turns me into a lifetime fan/supporter. Glamour Gals is definitely one of those organizations. Launched 10 years ago by Rachel Doyle, the mission of Glamour Gals is to inspire and organize teens to provide ongoing complimentary beauty makeovers to elderly women in nursing homes. *HUGE smile* There are so many positive elements to this organization: the volunteerism, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meet Fab Do-Gooder, Bessie Winn-Afeku</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/12/meet-fab-do-gooder-bessie-winn-afeku/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/12/meet-fab-do-gooder-bessie-winn-afeku/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[TFG Spotlight]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve had the opportunity to come across so many great people within the past year. Even if I&#8217;ve never met them in person, there are certain people that I have a connection to, especially if they share the same life outlook or passion for bettering their community. So, when I first &#8220;met&#8221; Bessie Winn-Afeku (@fabdogooder), I was immediately a fan. Bessie, a former beauty queen, has leveraged her intelligence, charisma, and concern for others into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TFG Spotlight: The Dreamcatcher Foundation</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/10/tfg-spotlight-the-dreamcatcher-foundation/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/10/tfg-spotlight-the-dreamcatcher-foundation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[TFG Spotlight]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week in reaction to the Derrion Albert killing and other violence in Chicago, I blogged about getting involved with our youth and the need to recognize community organizations leading the fight. While trying to think of my first spotlight, my mind immediately went to a story that I read in the Chicago Weekly about The Dreamcatcher Foundation. This organization was started by Stephanie Daniels and Brenda Myers-Powell, two Chicago-based survivors of the sex trade [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why The Chicago Lighthouse ROCKS!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/09/why-the-chicago-lighthouse-rocks/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/09/why-the-chicago-lighthouse-rocks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[TFG Spotlight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago nonprofits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Examiner.com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the chicago lighthouse for people who are blind or disabled]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On September 11th, I went to visit The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired to check out some repairs donated by Mr. Handyman (Read my Examiner article). While there, I was BLOWN away by the facility, the programs, and the services offered. As the Director of PR, Dominic Calabrese, took me on a tour of the place, I literally kept saying &#8220;Wow&#8221; and &#8220;This is awesome!&#8221; Up until the moment that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blog Fab: Dressed to Give</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/07/blog-fab-dressed-to-give/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[case foundation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If The Fabulous Giver had a sibling, it would be Dressed to Give. The blog, housed on the Case Foundation&#8217;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 &#8220;stylish and socially conscious.&#8221; Check out today&#8217;s post about stylish tees for charity, and make sure you add this to your blogroll! -kb]]></description>
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