Here’s this week’s Fab Giving round-up! Chicago shoppers, make your way up to North Damen this Thursday, 8/20, for the “Shop Around Damen” to benefit Dress for Success. In exchange for your donation, you will receive 15-25% discounts at participating stores. Second City Style has the details on their site! Looking for time-saving ways to change the world? Check out this list of “20 Ways to Change the World in 15 Minutes a Day” posted [...]

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 receive 30% of your purchase while donating 5% to one of 6 nonprofit organizations. Print out the one [...]

Today I’m rolling out my first VLog because every now and then, I just want to talk. Things pop into my mind and I need to get them out. Having said all of that, today’s “Friday Fab Gab” topic is: Why do people hate on celebrities who are doing charitable deeds? Listen to my rant and then tell me your thoughts…I want to honestly know “What’s up with that?” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKn4zvz08SI] -kb

Queen Bey has partnered with Hamburger Helper and Feeding America to help fight childhood hunger in America. The goal of the “Show Your Helping Hand” campaign is to help Feeding America deliver 3.5 million meals to food banks across the country. According to Feeding America, one in eight Americans struggles with hunger. And, here are some additional statistics: Households with children have nearly double the hunger rates of families without children. More than 40 percent [...]

If you’re going shopping this weekend, you should check out the stores of Gap, Inc. This weekend is Family and Friends weekend at the Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. Not only are they giving you 30% off your purchases, they will be donating 5% of sales to one of six charities. That’s right! You can contribute to the following organizations: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Teach for America Feeding America Boys and Girls Club [...]

I know that title seems impossible, but let me explain. When you donate $1 to Feeding America (formerly known as America’s Second Harvest), that dollar can help provide 16 bowls of food to hungry American families. Now, Kraft Foods is matching all donations, up to $250,000! So, does my title make sense now? Before: $1 = 16 Bowls Now: $1 = 32 Bowls!!! I donated $5 this morning…Feels good knowing that my Starbucks money helped [...]

Are you still searching for the perfect gown to wear to upcoming inauguration festivities? White House Black Market is auctioning four one-of-a-kind couture gowns and the original designer’s sketches from The White House Inaugural Collection, inspired by the style and grace of our fabulous future First Lady Michelle O! The Eleanor The Abigail The Jackie The Ladybird   The auction proceeds will benefit the charities supported by the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation: Feeding America (formerly [...]