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Karyn Brianne Watkins has been supporting charitable initiatives since her high school days. She runs the blog, The Fabulous Giver, and is dedicated to finding fun ways for people to become involved in philanthropy around town.

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Mr. Handyman donates repairs to Chicago Lighthouse

On the 8th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the country marked the first National Day of Service and Remembrance, and people nationwide lent their...
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"Real Bears Fans Wear Pink" returns for second year

On Sunday, the Chicago Bears will kickoff their regular season against long-standing rivals the Green Bay Packers. While the city turns its full...
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Defender Charities to Award $300K in Scholarships

This weekend, Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood will beat with the drums of marching groups from across the country as hundred of thousands of...
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Nike grants $650K to sports organizations

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From workshop sponsorships to league uniforms, it’s no secret that sportswear giant, Nike, has a vested interest in empowering youth and adults,...
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ULTA awards girls with scholarships, day of pampering

Last year, ULTA, the largest one-stop beauty retailer, launched the ULTA Enrich, Empower & Enlighten Scholarship Fund to recognize and reward high...
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Michelle Obama launches 'United We Serve' campaign

(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to thousands of volunteers to applaud their efforts and encourage them to continue...
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Local charity explains refusal of Patti's reality offer

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This week, the Internet has been abuzz about the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation's refusal of Patti Blagojevich’s offer to raise...
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Experts provide nonprofit marketing tips in web chat

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The Chronicle on Philanthropy hosted a live web chat last week to discuss nonprofit marketing. During the hour long...
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UNICEF gala raises $470K for global children

Many of the health issues around the world can be addressed or prevented by creating a structured support system strong enough to handle the...
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Nonprofit tips from Celebrity Apprentice (Week 8)

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After many weeks of uninspiring episodes of The Celebrity Apprentice, I'm thrilled that I was able to earth up some philanthropic pearls to share with...
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