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		<title>Lorla&#8217;s&#8211;Northville, MI  (week of May 14)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:18:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MICHIGAN friends!  All this week Lorla&#8217;s in Northville is offering 20% off any full price item in the store when you bring in a gently used bra to donate to Free The Girls!  Thank you Lorla&#8217;s! http://www.lorlas.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorlas/200949823252869]]></description>
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		<title>Title Nine Bra Fit Fest (WA and OR)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 13:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey Northwest ladies! Starting tomorrow (Tues May 15) our friends at Title Nine are having their bra &#8220;Fit Fests&#8221; and collecting bras for Free The Girls! Come in for a fitting and a new bra, and drop off your gently used bra. Thank you Ginny at Title Nine Portland! May 15 &#8211; Seattle Title Nine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tufts University School of Medicine Event &#8211; April 27th &#8211; May 4th</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you Tufts University! From the event organizers: &#8220;The Tufts University School of Medicine Family Medicine Interest Group, in collaboration with Physicians for Human Rights and Global Health Interest Group, is pleased to announce a week-long fundraising effort for Free the Girls (FTG).  FTG is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing jobs opportunities to women [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bra Drive&#8211;Watkinsville, GA   4/28</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oconee Presbyterian Church in Watkinsville, GA is hosting a bra drive Saturday April 28th,  from 9am-1pm http://www.opcusa.org/church_home0.aspx]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Cleaning &#8220;Brive&#8221; for Free the Girls&#8211;NJ/NY Metro Area (3/30-4/30)</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/spring-cleaning-brive-for-free-the-girls-njny-metro-area-330-430/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=spring-cleaning-brive-for-free-the-girls-njny-metro-area-330-430</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:32:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visit the FB event page for details: https://www.facebook.com/SPBrive &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Derriere de Soie Bra Drive (Virginia) 4/21 and 4/22</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[from Derriere de Soie: &#8220;We are so happy to announce that we will be hosting our very first Free The Girls: Fight Human Trafficking bra drive &#38; bra fitting event at both our Richmond and Charlottesville locations! Every woman could benefit from a free bra fitting, cleaning out her drawers, and donating to a great cause. Get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Big Bra Hunt for Free The Girls and Oxfam &#8212; London, England (now through 6/11)</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/big-bra-hunt-for-free-the-girls-and-oxfam-london-england-now-through-611/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=big-bra-hunt-for-free-the-girls-and-oxfam-london-england-now-through-611</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the event organisers: &#8220;Post Passover Freedom Bra Collection. Between now and the festival of Shavuot (Pentecost) in June we&#8217;re participating in a massive, national Big Bra Hunt to give people in the developing world an opportunity to run their own second hand clothing businesses. Join us! Step 1 Hunt out your forgotten bras – [...]]]></description>
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		<title>University of Kansas Bra Drive 4/16-4/20</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/university-of-kansas-bra-drive-416-420/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=university-of-kansas-bra-drive-416-420</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:47:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alpha Delta Pi at the University of Kansas will be holding a campus wide fundraising and donation event for Free the Girls next week (4-16 through 4-20). The University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS and the event will take place at Wescoe Beach on campus. Thank you Alpha Delta Pi!  Have fun with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why we don’t facilitate international trips to visit our projects?</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/why-we-dont-facilitate-international-trips-to-visit-our-projects/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-we-dont-facilitate-international-trips-to-visit-our-projects</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since we started as an organization, we have had a number of requests from individuals seeking to work with the women in our program. We love the hearts of the women and men who want to visit the project and lavish the ladies with love and encouragement. However, for a number of reasons, we simply [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bra Drive&#8211;Loveland, CO</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/bra-drive-loveland-co/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bra-drive-loveland-co</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now through April 11th you can bring your gently used bras to: Mountain View High School FCCLA 3500 Mountain Lion Drive Loveland, CO 80537]]></description>
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		<title>First Leg of Journey Complete!</title>
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		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/first-leg-of-journey-complete/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The bras arrived safely in Chicago!  Much gratitude again to Rick Youngquist and CBRY Trucking!  Click on the link below for pictures and details on what&#8217;s next as we prepare to send the bras sailing! http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/707606/904834698b/1783508713/1615c7eda9/]]></description>
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		<title>One Step Closer to Mozambique!!</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/one-step-closer-to-mozambique/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=one-step-closer-to-mozambique</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHAT A GREAT DAY! Today we sent 28,400 bras on their way to LRI in Chicago to await (and be prepared for) shipping to Mozambique!! It was a real team effort and our most heartfelt thanks goes to: Marc Veldhuizen and Good Neighbor Garage for help loading and unloading, and transportation from the storage unit! [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Cleaning Bra Drive &#8212; Journelle (3/21-31)</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/spring-cleaning-bra-drive-journelle-321-31/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=spring-cleaning-bra-drive-journelle-321-31</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free The Girls is proud to partner with Journelle for their 2012 Spring Cleaning Bra Drive, starting this Wednesday March 21st! Bring (or send) in a used bra to Journelle and receive 20% off a new bra!  See flyer below for details or visit:  http://www.journelle.com/spring-cleaning &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Thank You Sport Haley!!</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/thank-you-sport-haley/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=thank-you-sport-haley</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[THANK YOU to our new warehouse partner Sport Haley, Inc!  Sport Haley has generously donated their warehouse and loading dock for us to get the bras ready for shipment!  (maybe as early as this Wednesday&#8211;stay tuned for details!) &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Thank You LR International!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce that LR International has generously donated shipping our first load of bras from the U.S. to Mozambique! Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks as we prepare to send thousands of bras sailing overseas! LRI’s incredible gift, combined with your generous contributions, ensures that we can soon replenish inventory [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;First Friday Art Murmur&#8221;&#8211;Oakland, CA  3/2/12</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/events/first-friday-art-murmur-oakland-ca-3212/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=first-friday-art-murmur-oakland-ca-3212</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bay Area ladies&#8211;gather those brassieres!  Kristina Wolf Design will be at &#8220;First Friday Art Murmur&#8221; collecting bras for Free The Girls on Friday March 2, from 6-9pm. Address: Uptown Body and Fender 401 26th Street Oakland, CA  94612]]></description>
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		<title>University of Denver Bra Drive for Free The Girls</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/events/university-of-denver-bra-drive-for-free-the-girls/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=university-of-denver-bra-drive-for-free-the-girls</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MARCH 5-29, 2012 University of Denver Sturm College of Law 2255 E. Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80208 The National Women Law Students’ Organization (NWLSO) is conducting a clothing drive, more specifically a bra drive, at the University of Denver SCOL to help support Free the Girls. (If you are not in Colorado your donations can be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CNN Story Part 3</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/cnn-story-part-3/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cnn-story-part-3</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free The Girls is honored to be featured in a series of stories by the CNN Freedom Project airing Feb 20-22, 2012.  Part Three of the story can be viewed here: http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02/22/bras-liberate-women-from-sex-slavery/ We applaud CNN&#8217;s commitment to reporting on the issue of modern day slavery through their CNN Freedom Project.]]></description>
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		<title>Gennevieve St. Leger</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why I Volunteer For Free The Girls by Gennevieve St. Leger While I was earning my bachelor’s degree I landed a part time job teaching GED students for a nonprofit in North Philadelphia.  This is where I fell in love with nonprofit work.  My students’ ages ranged from 17 to 58.  Despite this age difference [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CNN Story Part Two</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/cnn-story-part-two/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cnn-story-part-two</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/cnn-story-part-two/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free The Girls is honored to be featured in a series of stories by the CNN Freedom Project airing Feb 20-22, 2012.  Part 2 introduces one of the survivors who particpiated in our pilot sales program and can be viewed online here: http://edition.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c3#/video/world/2012/02/21/cfp-mozambique-slavery-2.cnn We applaud CNN&#8217;s commitment to reporting on the issue of modern day [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CAN I SHIP BRAS DIRECTLY TO MOZAMBIQUE?</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/can-i-ship-bras-directly-to-mozambique/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=can-i-ship-bras-directly-to-mozambique</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/can-i-ship-bras-directly-to-mozambique/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately we cannot accept donations of bras sent directly to Mozambique at this time. Our team in Mozambique has had difficulties with packages arriving safely. When they have arrived, the process of processing the package through customs is so time consuming, we have decided to no longer accept individual shipments sent to Mozambique. We are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Free The Girls a 501(c)(3)?</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/is-free-the-girls-a-501c3/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=is-free-the-girls-a-501c3</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/is-free-the-girls-a-501c3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free The Girls is a non-profit organization in good standing with the state of Colorado. We have applied for 501 (c ) (3) tax exempt status, and we expect to receive it in 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Why Bras?  Why Not Just Give The Girls Money?</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/why-bras-why-not-just-give-the-girls-money/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-bras-why-not-just-give-the-girls-money</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/why-bras-why-not-just-give-the-girls-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Free The Girls, we have done our best to create a system of financial sustainability for rescued woman to transition back into society. As long as people in the West continue to donate clothes to charity, there will be second-hand clothing markets somewhere in the world. By donating directly to Free The Girls, our supporters allow us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who Buys The Bras From The Girls?</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/who-buys-the-bras-from-the-girls/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=who-buys-the-bras-from-the-girls</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/who-buys-the-bras-from-the-girls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Second-hand clothing is very popular in Mozambique and in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa.  Enormous containers full of donated items from the USA, Europe, Australia, etc. arrive every day in ports across the continent and are sold on the streets by budding entrepreneurs. Most of the clothes are purchased by the poor and working class. However, even [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I&#8217;m Looking For A Shirt in a Smaller/Larger Size</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/im-looking-for-a-shirt-in-a-smallerlarger-size/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=im-looking-for-a-shirt-in-a-smallerlarger-size</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/im-looking-for-a-shirt-in-a-smallerlarger-size/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wearing a Free The Girls shirt is a fun and stylish way to help support the cause and increase awareness.  We most certainly want to make our shirts available to girls of all shapes and sizes, and are working to find additional shirt suppliers who can produce fair trade paperwork on the manufacturing of their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Kind of Bras Should I Donate?</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/what-kind-of-bras-should-i-donate/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=what-kind-of-bras-should-i-donate</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/what-kind-of-bras-should-i-donate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free The Girls accepts new and gently used bras of all shapes, sizes, colors and styles, including sports bras, nursing/maternity bras, camisoles, etc.  We receive many bras that are brand new with tags still on—we encourage those who are donating new bras to leave the tags on as this increases the resale value. Every bra [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bra Drop-Off Locations</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/drives-events/bra-drop-off-locations/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bra-drop-off-locations</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/drives-events/bra-drop-off-locations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:36:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below is a list of locations where you can drop off bra donations.  We will be updating frequently as we add new locations, so please keep checking back if you don&#8217;t see a drop-off in your area.  And if you&#8217;re interested, we could sure use some help in finding more businesses and establishments to partner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free The Girls Press Kit</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/presskit/free-the-girls-press-kit/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=free-the-girls-press-kit</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/presskit/free-the-girls-press-kit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you for your interest in a story or feature on Free The Girls.  We appreciate our media partners who help bring attention to the issue of modern day slavery.  Below is a press kit and logo you can download.  If you need more information, an interview, or just want to drop us a line [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Human Trafficking?</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/resources/why-human-trafficking/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-human-trafficking</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/resources/why-human-trafficking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://freethegirls.com/?p=884</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[(article written and submitted by Gennevieve St. Leger) Why Human Trafficking? Why do criminals and criminal organizations traffic in humans?  This question can be answered with one word: money.   Human trafficking is the third most profitable business for organized crime; the first and second are drug and arms trafficking.  Pino Arlacchi, Director General for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trafficking in Mozambique</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/trafficking-in-mozambique/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=trafficking-in-mozambique</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/trafficking-in-mozambique/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free The Girls is honored to be featured in a series of stories by the CNN Freedom Project. The stories are currently slated to air in 3 parts on 3 consecutive days: Mon Feb 20, Tues Feb 21, and Wed Feb 22, 2012.  The first part (link below), sets up the issue of sex trafficking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free The Girls on CNN International</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/free-the-girls-on-cnn-international/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=free-the-girls-on-cnn-international</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/free-the-girls-on-cnn-international/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free The Girls is honored to be featured in a series of stories by the CNN Freedom Project. The stories are currently slated to air in 3 parts on 3 consecutive nights: Mon Feb 20, Tues Feb 21, and Wed Feb 22, 2012.  We will post links here on the site as we get them. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mardi Bras!!  (Kokomo, IN)</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/mardi-bras-kokomo-in/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mardi-bras-kokomo-in</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/mardi-bras-kokomo-in/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indiana continues to support Free The Girls!  Our friends at Rock 98.5 and Rock Bottom Grill in Kokomo, Indiana are collecting donations for Free The Girls at their &#8220;Mardi Bras&#8221; party on Fat Tuesday (Feb 21)! Swing by with a brassiere or two if you&#8217;re in the area! www.rock985.com www.rockbottomgrill.com &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Bra Donation Form</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/drives-events/bra-donation-form/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bra-donation-form</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/drives-events/bra-donation-form/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please print the form below and include with your shipment or drop-off: Bra Donation Enclosure]]></description>
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		<title>Kimba Langas</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/team/kimba-langas/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=kimba-langas</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/team/kimba-langas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kimba Langas Co-Founder &#38; Executive Director &#160; Kimba likes to refer to herself as an “accidental abolitionist.”  An Emmy-award winning producer and 20-year veteran of the television and video production industry, Kimba has always had a passion for storytelling.  Just two short years ago, though, the story of modern day slavery and sex trafficking wasn’t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>David Van Dam</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/team/david-van-dam/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=david-van-dam</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/team/david-van-dam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[David Van Dam Co-Founder &#38; International Director &#160; David lives on the front lines of the fight against human trafficking in Southern Africa.  As the International Director for Free The Girls he oversees our international operations and works day-to-day with the women who have been rescued. He is passionate about using enterprise as a solution [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Become A Bra Drop-off Location</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/become-a-bra-drop-off-location/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=become-a-bra-drop-off-location</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/become-a-bra-drop-off-location/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:42:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hosting a &#8220;bucket of bras&#8221; (bra donation bin) at your business, church or school is a great way to support us, foster community involvement,  and drive traffic to your location.  Just download the donation bin sign below; print out on 8 1/2 x 11 paper; and stick it on a box, storage bin, or basket. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interested In Hosting A Brive Drive or Event?</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/interested-in-hosting-a-brive-drive-or-event/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=interested-in-hosting-a-brive-drive-or-event</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/interested-in-hosting-a-brive-drive-or-event/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re excited that you&#8217;re interested in hosting a drive! It&#8217;s such a fun way to bring new people to the cause.  And since Free The Girls is a start-up, grass-roots organization, it&#8217;s a real blessing for us to have passionate volunteers like you to help us spread the word in other states/regions. There aren&#8217;t any &#8220;official&#8221; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bra Drive in Columbus, Indiana Feb 1-15</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/bra-drive-in-columbus-indiana-feb-1-15/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bra-drive-in-columbus-indiana-feb-1-15</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/bra-drive-in-columbus-indiana-feb-1-15/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:06:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[INDIANA FRIENDS!   Today through Feb 15th, please bring your gently used bras to one of the following locations in the Columbus area: Columbus Bar, The Mix, The Living Room, Secret Sounds &#38; Community Downtown.  Much gratitude to these partners and to Whitney Andress Ulm for organizing this event! http://www.powerhousebrewingco.com/ http://www.the-living-room.org/ http://www.secretsoundsmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TrueColorsPM https://www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Downtown/140904005989045 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mix/290127694348052 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 1/11/12</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/national-human-trafficking-awareness-day-11112/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=national-human-trafficking-awareness-day-11112</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/national-human-trafficking-awareness-day-11112/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:49:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Friends, today is NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS DAY.  Let&#8217;s send our thoughts and prayers to the millions of people enslaved all around the world.  Have a spare minute or two?  Send us a quick note of encouragement we can share with the rescued girls we work with:  post on our FB page, comment below, or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;String Of Pearls&#8221; at Denver&#8217;s Avenue Theater Supports Free The Girls!!</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/string-of-pearls-at-denvers-avenue-theater-supports-free-the-girls/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=string-of-pearls-at-denvers-avenue-theater-supports-free-the-girls</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/string-of-pearls-at-denvers-avenue-theater-supports-free-the-girls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denver Friends!  Don’t miss the Avenue Theater’s 25th Anniversary kick-off show, String of Pearls! This is a great show for a girls night out! The ALL WOMAN CAST is as vibrant as they are unique, and play a range of characters and ages from 3 to 63 over a span of 35 years!   Now [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Girls Night Out in Denver Nov. 17</title>
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		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/girls-night-out-in-denver-nov-17/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DENVER ladies! You deserve a night out. You really, really do. Gather up your gently used bras and join us next Thursday 11/17 for a fanciful night of cocktails, fashion, and culinary delights courtesy of our friends at Keri Blair Image Experts, Market Advisory Partners and A Spice of Life Catering!! Click here for details [...]]]></description>
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		<title>INDIANA bra collection</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/inidiana-bra-collection/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=inidiana-bra-collection</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[INDIANA ladies!  If you&#8217;re in Valparaiso (and surrounding areas) and have bras to donate, please contact our friend Pam this week at pamela.gumns@hotmail.com]]></description>
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		<title>NFS Global Forum on Human Trafficking</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/nfs-global-forum-on-human-trafficking/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=nfs-global-forum-on-human-trafficking</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/nfs-global-forum-on-human-trafficking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So excited to be in CA for Not For Sale&#8217;s Global Forum on Human Trafficking!!  What a lineup of amazing speakers:  Desmond Tutu, Jack Dorsey, Mira Sorvino, Sarah Ferguson, David Batstone, and many more!  Ready to be inspired and energized in the fight against human trafficking!  If you can&#8217;t make it to the Forum, NFS [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Triple I: Investigating Human Trafficking around the world AND in Tennessee</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/triple-i-investigating-human-trafficking-around-the-world-and-in-tennessee/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=triple-i-investigating-human-trafficking-around-the-world-and-in-tennessee</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you live in East Tennessee? Sunday, November 13 from 6-8pm at Foothills Church on Lamar Alexander Parkway in Maryville: Triple I: Investigating Human Trafficking around the world AND in Tennessee; getting Involved to make a difference; becoming an Influence for change. Speakers: Senator Doug Overbey-Tennessee Mission Team Moldova Featuring: Not for Sale &#8211; Brittney [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recommended Reading</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/recommended-reading/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=recommended-reading</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/recommended-reading/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn &#160; The Road of Lost Innocence by Somaly Mam   Terrify No More: Young Girls Held Captive and the Daring Undercover Operation to Win Their Freedom  by Gary A. Haugen and Gregg Hunter &#160; Ending Slavery: How We Free [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Trafficking in Persons Report</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/2011-trafficking-in-persons-report/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=2011-trafficking-in-persons-report</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/2011-trafficking-in-persons-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2011/]]></description>
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		<title>United Nations Toolkit to Combat Human Trafficking</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/united-nations-toolkit-to-combat-human-trafficking/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=united-nations-toolkit-to-combat-human-trafficking</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/united-nations-toolkit-to-combat-human-trafficking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/publications.html]]></description>
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		<title>STATISTICS</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/statistics/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=statistics</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/statistics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[$32 BILLION: The total market value of illicit human trafficking is estimated to be in excess of $32 billion &#160; 27 million: Currently 27 million men, women and children are being held as slaves—more today than in any other time in history &#160; 80% women and girls: Women and girls comprise at least 80% of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Human Trafficking?</title>
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		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/what-is-human-trafficking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:39:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Human trafficking is defined by the U. S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act as: The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery. &#160; A victim need not be physically [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LINKS</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:37:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some great organizations fighting to abolish modern day slavery, increase awareness, and help victims:   www.notforsalecampaign.org   www.ijm.org   www.transitionsglobal.org   www.love146.org   www.polarisproject.org   www.ungift.org   www.humantrafficking.org   www.vneht.org   www.combathumantrafficking.org   www.demiandashton.com   www.invisiblechildren.com   www.callandresponse.com &#160; www.gems-girls.org &#160; www.truckersagainsttrafficking.com &#160; www.restoreinnocence.org]]></description>
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		<title>Tonight!  Yoga Pearl&#8211;Portland, OR</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/tonight-yoga-pearl-portland-or/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=tonight-yoga-pearl-portland-or</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/tonight-yoga-pearl-portland-or/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:58:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yoga Pearl in Portland, Oregon  is hosting a unique, relaxing way to support Free The Girls and finish your busy week with purpose and compassion: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14th Tibetan Singing Bowl Immersion and Chocolate Meditation Benefiting FREE THE GIRLS! 6:30-7:30pm $15 plus bra donation Join Uma Kleppinger in a deeply relaxing immersion in the magical [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Video Stories</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/stories/video-stories/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=video-stories</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/stories/video-stories/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this video of the first three girls in our program:]]></description>
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		<title>Does second-hand clothing from the West hurt local production in Africa?</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/does-second-hand-clothing-from-the-west-hurt-local-production-in-africa/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=does-second-hand-clothing-from-the-west-hurt-local-production-in-africa</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/faq/does-second-hand-clothing-from-the-west-hurt-local-production-in-africa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no doubt that second-hand clothing had an effect on local production in the past. However, researchers have shown that the current impact is far less than would be assumed. The greatest impact on the production of new clothing in Africa has been the rise of low-cost production in Asia. Just like in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shopping Extravaganza Fundraiser</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/events/shopping-extravaganza-fundraiser/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=shopping-extravaganza-fundraiser</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/events/shopping-extravaganza-fundraiser/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Colorado friends and shopaholics! Free The Girls is excited to participate in a unique local fundraising opportunity at the Outlets of Castle Rock! You&#8217;ll love the Shopping Extravaganza!  It&#8217;s a fun-filled day of exclusive bargains for ticketholders, plus a catered lunch, live jazz, art show, raffle drawing and much more!  The holidays are right around [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hosting a bra drive or event?</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/events/hosting-a-bra-drive-or-event/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=hosting-a-bra-drive-or-event</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/events/hosting-a-bra-drive-or-event/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re currently collecting bras or have a public drive/event coming up, please let us know!  We can help you reach more people by posting the details for you here, as well as on our Facebook page.]]></description>
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		<title>Financial Transparency</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/financials/financial-transparency/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=financial-transparency</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/financials/financial-transparency/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Free The Girls we believe that publicly supported organizations should always let the public know where their dollars are going.  We are fortunate in that our overhead is very low, and is fully funded by private donors and supporters, so 100% of public donations goes to help fund rescue and rehabilitation programs.  We will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our Friends and Sponsors</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/sponsors/our-friends-and-sponsors/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=our-friends-and-sponsors</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/blog/sponsors/our-friends-and-sponsors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free The Girls is so fortunate to have great partners and sponsors who have helped us grow in the short year we&#8217;ve been around!  THANK YOU!! Parachute Applications LLC The Next Level Church Sweet Cheeks Edibles Greenwood Community Church {ampersand} Boulderfields Cherry Hills Community Church Confluence Family Office LLC Sport Haley]]></description>
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		<title>Get To Know Us</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/team/get-to-know-us/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=get-to-know-us</link>
		<comments>http://freethegirls.com/team/get-to-know-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Free The Girls we love our supporters and getting to know as many of you as possible!  We&#8217;d like to introduce ourselves, too, so check back here in the coming days to hear more about our staff, volunteers, models and partners.]]></description>
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		<title>Julieta&#8217;s Story</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/stories/juliettas-story/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=juliettas-story</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:17:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Julieta is one of the rescued girls who participated in our pilot sales program at a safe house in Mozambique.  Here is her story in her own words: &#8220;As a child I suffered. My mom died and I didn’t have food at home and so I needed help. Those who helped me sent me to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ofelia&#8217;s Story</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/stories/ofelias-story/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ofelias-story</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Ofleia is one of the rescued girls who participated in our pilot sales program at a safe house in Mozambique.  Here is her story in her own words: &#8220;I want to cry already. My story is so difficult… Growing up, my family did not have much. My mother worked, but she lost her job. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tashina&#8217;s Story</title>
		<link>http://freethegirls.com/blog/stories/tashinas-story/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=tashinas-story</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:07:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Tashina is one of the rescued girls who participated in our pilot sales program at a safe house in Mozambique.  Here is her story in her own words: &#8220;I was forced to the street because there wasn’t food or money at home. I was forced to work there to support my family. Deborah found [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boxing Up Bras!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kimba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back in February Free The Girls and The Next Level Church co-hosted a hugely successful bra drive here in Denver.  Close to 5000 bras were collected that night, and the bras just kept coming in the weeks and months that followed!  The total is over 6000 now.  So we&#8217;re headed over to the church offices [...]]]></description>
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