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	<title>The Fabulous Giver &#187; chicago charity</title>
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	<description>Give. Gave. Fab!</description>
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		<title>Out with the Old (Jeans), In with the New (Jeans)!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/05/out-with-the-old-jeans-in-with-the-new-jeans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 18:46:33 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Health Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brown elephant resale shops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chicago GLBT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[howard brown health center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paige denim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[premium denim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seven jeans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the blues jean bar]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tired of looking at your old jeans and itching to buy some new ones? Bring the former pair into The Blues Jean Bar (2210 N. Halsted) from now until the end of month and receive a discount on your new purchase! The Blues Jean Bar carries lines from Seven, Paige, True Religion and more! If you bring in one pair, you&#8217;ll get 10% off the purchase off of a new pair. Bring in two pairs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>“No. Thank You.”</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/04/%e2%80%9cno-thank-you%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[KB's Journey]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[the glass slipper project]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Within the past 72 hours, I’ve been blessed to say that to two individuals that I’ve helped and it’s been the most AMAZING experience. On Saturday, I joined my BFF Ash, her mom, aunt, and another family friend at The Glass Slipper Project. The Glass Slipper Project provides  prom gowns to high school girls who might not be able to afford them due to financial circumstances. Actually, let me correct myself. The Glass Slipper Project [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dining Out for Life 2009</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/04/dining-out-for-life-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yum!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AIDSCare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carnivale restaurant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dining out for life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kit kat lounge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the red pump project]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, April 30th, various restaurants across the country will participate in Dining Out for Life, an event designed to raise money for AIDS organizations. Here in Chicago, approximately 30 restaurants will help raise funds for AIDSCare Chicago, an organization which has dedicated itself to improving the quality of life for Chicagoans with HIV/AIDS since 1992. AIDSCare offers support service, housing assistance, and much more. You can find a list of participating restaurants and cities [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CAASE Benefits From Chic Gems Sales</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/02/caase-benefits-from-chic-gems-sales/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Domestic Violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CAASE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chic gems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago non-profits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sarah radford]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sexual exploitation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Sarah, the owner of Chic Gems, has to be one of the BUSIEST women that I know! Every time I turn around, she&#8217;s hosting an event, planning another, or selecting an organization to support with sales from her fabulous jewelry! Her partner organization this month is CAASE (Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation). For the remainder of February, you can support the organization through your Chic Gems online purchase. Through February 28th, Sarah is donating 20% [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Local Families Share Their Stories For &quot;Reasons To Give&quot;</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/01/local-families-share-their-stories-for-reasons-to-give/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Charitable Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charitable giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[humboldt park]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today when I opened my Daily Candy email, I was pleasantly surprised to see a feature on a local nonprofit initiative, Reason to Give. Reason to Give is focused on helping residents of the Humboldt Park neighborhood, by providing personal and direct opportunities to give. Residents share their stories on the website, and you can select which individual or family to assist. After you make your donation, Reason to Give takes care of everything else [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tsuki &amp; Ai Want Your Old Coats</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/12/tsuki-ai-want-your-old-coats/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/12/tsuki-ai-want-your-old-coats/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Community Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yum!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calling all my sushi-fanatics with over-stuffed closets!!! Until January 31st, you can take in a gently used winter coat to Tsuki Japanese Restaurant and Lounge (1441 W. Fullerton) or Ai (358 W. Ontario) and receive 20% off your bill! The coats will be donated to Cornerstone Community Outreach. Rejoice! -kb]]></description>
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		<title>Fill Your Bowl and Others&#039; Too!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/12/fill-your-bowl-and-others-too/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anti-hunger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Performance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yum!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago jazz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[greater chicago food depository]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Kids&#8217; Cafe is a space where teenagers can come to explore art, youth leadership and health and wellness. Students also work on school assignments and enjoy nutritious meals daily, provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository. For more information, please click here! -kb P.S. As a bonus, there will be a live jazz performance by Nanette Frank and Friends beginning at 7p!]]></description>
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		<title>Help Hungry Chicago Families</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/12/help-hungry-chicago-families/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anti-hunger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[dominick's]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Greater Chicago Food Depository is still accepting donations for its holiday food drive. You have until January 3rd to drop off non-perishable items at your local Dominick&#8217;s store. The economy has placed a greater strain on family resources and agencies like the GCFD are reporting an increase in need citywide. So, please do your part and pick up some extra food (if you can) and drop it in the bins at Dominick&#8217;s! -kb]]></description>
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		<title>The Red Carpet Walk Out</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/12/the-red-carpet-walk-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fashion Show]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[america's next top model]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity fashion show]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[macy's]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You all remember Isis, from this recent cycle of America&#8217;s Next Top Model?   Well, she (along with other models) will be strutting her stuff on the catwalk tonight at Macy&#8217;s on State Street (111 N. State St) in a fashion show to foster awareness of HIV/AIDS. Tonight&#8217;s show begins at 6p and is one of many events hosted by the Chicagoland World AIDS Day Committee 2008 and will benefit the Center on Halsted. There is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AKIRA keeps on giving</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/12/akira-keeps-on-giving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fashionista Alert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[akira chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago lyric opera]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow (12/2), AKIRA (1814 W. Chicago) will host its second philanthropic event of the holiday season. During the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, 15 percent of purchases will benefit the Lyric Opera House. The evening will feature complimentary cocktails and a silent auction from 6-9pm.  -kb]]></description>
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		<title>Black Sunday at AKIRA!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/11/black-sunday-at-akira/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:06:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children's Causes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our favorite Chicago boutique (okay&#8230;mine) is at it again! On Sunday, 11/30, AKIRA Women (1814 W. North Avenue) will host its Black Sunday event from 7-9p. Shoppers will be treated to a hosted bar, a live DJ, AND 10% off merchandise! Partial proceeds from Sunday&#8217;s event will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago. Whoo hoo! Head on over and get some good party dresses for the holiday season!  My friend, Shana, and I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>For the Benefit of Giving&#8230;Soca Style</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/11/for-the-benefit-of-givingsoca-style/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Must Attend]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago salons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lincoln park chicago]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[  Salon Soca is no stranger to supporting charitable causes. If you go to their website, you can see pics of other events that they&#8217;ve hosted for the community. Hope you can stop by on Saturday! To learn more about the Lincoln Park Community Shelter, please check out lpcsonline.org -kb]]></description>
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		<title>Shoe Drive at Hubba Hubba Chicago</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/11/shoe-drive-at-hubba-hubba-chicago/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:47:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Now, that the seasons have officially changed, it&#8217;s time for us to reevaluate our closets and determine what items stay and what items must go! I know that I am notorious for keeping old shoes around thinking that one day I will be motivated to put them on and wear them with ONE outfit. Most of the time, that never happens. So, Hubba Hubba&#8217;s shoe drive is so very timely! If you bring in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&quot;Filantropía&quot; during Chicago Latino Fashion Week</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/10/filantropia-during-chicago-latino-fashion-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[freddy rodriguez]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hermana organization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jaslene gonzalez]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[latino fashion designers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[macy's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rita moreno]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Chicago&#8217;s 2nd Annual Chicago Latino Fashion Week kicked off last night with a bang at Religion nightclub! The weeklong event will feature fashion shows by some of the rising and established Chicago designers, as well as national and international Latino designers, educational seminars, retail trunk shows, celebrity appearances and VIP parties at some of Chicago’ s hottest spots. There are two events this week which will raise funds for charitable organizations: The San Juan Fashion Group Show. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quick Hits: Roscoe Village Shop Crawl</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/10/quick-hits-roscoe-village-shop-crawl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:53:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey, all! Sorry for the last-minute post, but tonight is the &#8220;Roscoe Village Shop Crawl&#8221; event! Participating boutiques near the Damen and Roscoe intersection will be donating 15% of sales to Children&#8217;s Memorial Hospital! The event lasts from 5-9p. Happy shopping! -kb]]></description>
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