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	<title>The Fabulous Giver &#187; chicago</title>
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		<title>World AIDS Day 2010 Events</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/12/world-aids-day-2010-events/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Charlotte]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dallas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Howard University]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marsha Ambrosius]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Covenant MBC Chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Diego]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South Side Help Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the red pump project]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year, individuals and organizations across the globe unite for World AIDS Day on December 1st. While there are many HIV/AIDS awareness dates throughout the year, this particular day brings everyone to the same table. Community groups across the country will be commemorating this day by hosting educational and fundraising activities for various related organizations. I&#8217;ve gathered a list of a few and posted the details below. For more information, make sure that you click [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Super Recession Sale</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/07/super-recession-sale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bottomless closet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday, it&#8217;s time for you to get your shop on without stressing about the economy (or lack thereof). The Bottomless Closet, a non-profit that assists women in job transition, is inviting you into their office to shop new and gently used women&#8217;s clothing starting at $5. Inventory includes suits and tops, as well as accessories ranging from shoes to belts to purses. Every now and then, Bottomless Closet hosts these sales to reduce inventory [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Red Kiva 2nd Anniversary Party!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/04/red-kiva-2nd-anniversary-party/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/04/red-kiva-2nd-anniversary-party/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cheers!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity events]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[West Loop hotspot Red Kiva will be celebrating their two year anniversary this Wednesday, April 30th with a soiree. The swanky set will benefit TPAN (Test Positive Aware Network), a Chicago organization dedicated to empowering people living with HIV through peer-led programming, support services, information dissemination, and advocacy. For more details, please view the flyer below! -kb]]></description>
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		<title>Win Free Shecky&#039;s Tickets!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/02/win-free-sheckys-tickets/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Not Necessarily Charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free giveaways]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shecky's girls night out]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Chicago gals&#8230;Don&#8217;t forget to send me your information to enter the raffle for Shecky&#8217;s Girls Night Out tickets! All you need to do is send me (thefabgiver@gmail.com) the following information by this Thursday, the 26th: Your Name Your Favorite Cause/Organization That&#8217;s it! So simple&#8230;I will let the winners know on Friday, the 27th! For more information, click the flyer below and check out my original post! -kb]]></description>
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		<title>IMD Guest House Fundraiser at Bloomie&#039;s!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/02/imd-guest-house-fundraiser-at-bloomies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:22:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Must Attend]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bloomingdale's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago hospitals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[illinois medical district]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Before I get started, let me just say that I l-o-v-e events like this one! The Illinois Medical District Guest House Foundation has a goal of providing affordable short-term housing to the families of patients receiving treatment at one of the three* IMD hospitals. Currently, the IMD Guest House Foundation is leasing 10 apartments with the goal of constructing a stand-alone facility near the Medical District. On Thursday, March 5th, they are hosting a beauty [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Le Printemps in February?!?</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/02/le-printemps-in-february/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Not Necessarily Charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grammy awards 2009]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hyde park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hyde park art center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hyde park produce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[istria]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medici]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Monday! How was everyone&#8217;s weekend? From most FB/Twitter status messages, I&#8217;m assuming that most of you all enjoyed some nice, sunny weather! It was in upper 40s/mid 50s in Chicago, which was a HUGE deal given what we&#8217;ve been dealing with! But, believe it or not, I still saw some piles of snow still sitting around Hopefully, the 60 degree weather (promised on Tuesday) will get rid of it ONCE and for all&#8230;Or until [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Act #4</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/02/act-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[acts of kindness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Multiple Sclerosis]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, I signed up to assemble Walk MS Team packets at the MS Society on Monday! -kb]]></description>
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		<title>Lather Salon Presents &quot;Girls Night Out&quot;</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/01/lather-salon-presents-girls-night-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic Violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[angela rose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anti-violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chic gems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago charity events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago philanthropy examiner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[evlove intimates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Examiner.com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lather salon chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[p.a.v.e.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[To my Chicago ladies, I know that the weather is testing your nerves, but don&#8217;t let it get the best of you! Try altering your beauty routine to help you feel better! Lather Salon is hosting events tonight and tomorrow designed to not only pretty you up, but also to raise funds and awareness for P.A.V.E. (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment), an organization committed to using education and action to fight domestic and sexual violence. Read the rest of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chic Gems Partners with PAVE</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/01/chic-gems-partners-with-pave/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/01/chic-gems-partners-with-pave/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children's Causes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chic gems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[imerman angels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jewelry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[  This month, Chic Gems will be partnering with PAVE, a national organization dedicated to raising funds for domestic abuse awareness and prevention. Chic Gems is no stranger to supporting charitable causes. Past partners have included Imerman Angels and UCAN, an organization supporting Illinois youth and families. For a list of locations where Chic Gems jewelry is sold, please visit chicgemsetc.com/stores. -kb Update: If you purchase Chic Gems on the website and use the code [...]]]></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>
		<category><![CDATA[greater chicago food depository]]></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>Chicago Charity Resale Shops</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/08/chicago-charity-resale-pt1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[shopping]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite things to do is mine thrift stores and vintage shops for jewelry, handbags, and the occasional sweater. Most people (including myself) usually only think of Goodwill or The Salvation Army as charity thrift stores, but I found a few others in the Chicagoland area! Brown Elephant Resale Shops benefit the Howard Brown Health Centers in Chicago. The Howard Brown Health Center is the Midwest&#8217;s largest lesbian, gay, and bisexual health organization. There are currently [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bloomingdale&#039;s Shopping Benefit</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/08/bloomingdales-shopping-benefit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fashionista Alert]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[bloomingdale's]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s hard to believe that Labor Day weekend is almost here! I mean, where in the world did summer go? It&#8217;s always sad to change seasons, but I am excited about some of the upcoming fall fashions. If you&#8217;re looking to update your wardrobe or beauty roster, head on over to Bloomingdale&#8217;s (900 N. Michigan Ave) next Wednesday (08/27) for their Shopping Benefit.  From 10a-10p, you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to enjoy savings at Bloomie&#8217;s while [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Glammed Up!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/08/get-glammed-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[chicago fashion foundation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Need to glamorize during the dog days of August? Head on over to Aniko Salon and Spa (1109 S. Wabash) for their Aniko GLAM Chicago event and watch stylists create couture hairstyles for models and complete the lookup with makeup and body paint. It will be held on Thursday, August 21st from 6-9p. This event will benefit The Chicago Fashion Foundation, and attendees will be treated to cocktails, appetizers, gift bags, a live DJ, vendor displays, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Macy&#039;s Glam Pass</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/08/macys-glam-pass/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fashionista Alert]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[art institute of chicago]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The other day, I posted about Glamorama, but if you want to contribute without attending the show&#8230;Tada! Allow me to present to you the Glam Pass! I can think of a few things that the Glam Pass will help me purchase&#8230;Although my financial planner will probably have an issue with that :-/ -kb]]></description>
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		<title>Macy&#039;s Glamorama 2008!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/08/macys-glamorama-2008/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve been having some crazy storms around in Chicag. My power AND water went out last night and haven&#8217;t yet been restored&#8230;So, I&#8217;m sitting inside Starbucks listening to Madonna and drinking coffee. Ah, city life! Anyways, as some of you know, the annual Glamorama shows are rapidly approaching!  Glamorama is an crazy fashion show slash amazing fundraiser hosted in Chicago and Minneapolis. In addition to a choreographed runway show, energizing music, and videos, this year&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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