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		<title>Steve makes Shangri-La history</title>
		<link>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2012/02/17/steve-makes-shangri-la-history/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AshleyE</dc:creator>
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		<title>Put some spring in your wardrobe at Le Closet</title>
		<link>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2012/02/16/put-some-spring-in-your-wardrobe-at-le-closet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:41:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AshleyE</dc:creator>
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		<title>TLC&#8217;s &#8220;Surprise Homecoming&#8221; to feature deserving Shangri-La employee on Aug. 22</title>
		<link>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/08/19/tlcs-suprise-homecoming-to-feature-deserving-shangri-la-employee-on-aug-22/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AshleyE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vicki Caldwell, Shangri-La&#8217;s receptionist, received the surprise of her life on July 1 when TLC&#8217;s show &#8220;Surprise Homecoming&#8220; hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus, reunited her with her son Jesse who has been serving overseas. The show featuring Vicki, her family, and Shangri-La&#8217;s &#8220;Freedom Celebration&#8221; airs Monday, August 22 on TLC. Check your local listings for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Conference Showcases Services for Clients of Vocational Rehabilitation</title>
		<link>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/08/12/conference-showcases-services-for-clients-of-vocational-rehabilitation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shangri-La&#8217;s Workforce Development Team was part of a Vendor Showcase at the annual Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services Conference held recently in Salem, Oregon. Team members talked to VR counselors about our new and existing client services. Shangri-La provides comprehensive Job Development services to people with disabilities and is a certified Vocational Rehabilitation vendor. Contact Chris [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Peanut butter, volunteers and a reason to celebrate!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AshleyE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 10 &#8211; April 16 is National Volunteer Week. HandsOn Mid Willamette Valley celebrated the special occasion by hosting a Community Celebration at Clockworks Cafe and Cultural Center in downtown Salem. Shangri-La was in attendance to engage volunteers in making peanut butter and pine cone bird feeders to hang at Shangri-La homes and various work [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help makes our wishes come true. Donate an item today!</title>
		<link>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/03/30/help-makes-our-wishes-come-true-donate-an-item-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:39:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AshleyE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To donate an item, contact Ashley Erb at 503-581-1732, ext. 328. You can also view this list in PDF form, by clicking the link below. Donation Wish List, April 2011]]></description>
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		<title>An urgent message from Shangri-La&#8217;s CEO Jan Kral: Day activity programs for individuals with developmental disabilities are at risk. We need your help!</title>
		<link>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/03/18/an-urgent-message-from-shangri-las-ceo-jan-kral-day-activity-programs-for-individuals-with-developmental-disabilities-are-at-risk-we-need-your-help/</link>
		<comments>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/03/18/an-urgent-message-from-shangri-las-ceo-jan-kral-day-activity-programs-for-individuals-with-developmental-disabilities-are-at-risk-we-need-your-help/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jkral</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Shangri-La Family, Friends and Stakeholders, As you may have heard, yet again, Shangri-La is facing a serious financial crisis. At the moment, this crisis impacts people with developmental disabilities. For more specific information, click here.  I am working closely with others on a strategy to diminish or eliminate these problems, but, as usual, I need [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help us make Valentine&#8217;s Day extra special</title>
		<link>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/01/26/help-us-make-valentines-day-extra-special/</link>
		<comments>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/01/26/help-us-make-valentines-day-extra-special/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AshleyE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teddy bears, flowers, candy and balloons can only mean one thing: Valentine&#8217;s Day! Each year, Shangri-La&#8217;s Housing Program, which supports adults with developmental disabilities, hand delivers a Valo-gram to each person served on Valentine&#8217;s Day. It is Shangri-La&#8217;s way of making sure everyone feels loved, especially on a day like Valentine&#8217;s Day. Join us in making this day extra special. For just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy 1 Year Birthday LEAP!</title>
		<link>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/01/25/happy-1-year-birthday-leap/</link>
		<comments>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/01/25/happy-1-year-birthday-leap/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:45:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>blogadmin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s amazing how fast time passes when you&#8217;re having fun. Shangri-La&#8217;s Life Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP) celebrated their 1st year anniversary today. LEAP participants, staff, friends and visitors all gathered for refreshments and enjoyed seeing how much the program has grown in just a year. LEAP was started as a way to provide varied life [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Le Closet Vehicle Connects with ERN Locations</title>
		<link>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/01/03/le-closet-vehicle-connects-with-ern-locations/</link>
		<comments>http://shangrilalifeblog.org/2011/01/03/le-closet-vehicle-connects-with-ern-locations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>blogadmin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shangri-La has purchased a Ford Transit Connect van for Employment Resources Northwest/ERN program to use as a mobile version of their Le Closet store. The Le Closet Connect van will serve various ERN locations that do not have their own full Le Closet operation. ERN participants will then be able to shop for clothing and [...]]]></description>
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