270,175 Reasons to Celebrate

What happens when hundreds of generous people, dozens of dedicated organizations, and one powerful mission unite? The result is our Spring Showers for Dignity hygiene drive that collected an incredible 270,175 essential hygiene items for students across Kansas City—bringing dignity to thousands of local youth.

This April, Giving the Basics launched our first-ever Spring Showers for Dignity Drive, and the Kansas City community responded with overwhelming generosity. Through both online donations and in-person collection drives, supporters came together in full force to meet the growing need for hygiene items in local schools. We’re so proud—and grateful—to say: you showed up.

Why It Matters

Access to basic hygiene products goes far beyond cleanliness—it directly impacts confidence, classroom focus, and human dignity. Many Kansas City area students go without essential items like deodorant, shampoo, or toothpaste, affecting everything from their mental health to their ability to engage in school.

Thanks to your support during this hygiene drive, thousands of Kansas City students will now be able to:

• Attend school with confidence
• Focus on learning instead of hygiene concerns
• Participate fully in classroom and social activities
• Experience the dignity everyone deserves

Hygiene Challenge Champions

As part of our Kansas City hygiene drive campaign, 25 groups and businesses competed in our Hygiene Challenge—with incredible results that exceeded our expectations.

These champions went above and beyond to rally their teams, collect items, and spread awareness throughout the community. Their dedication shows the true spirit of our community.

• Single Source Printing
• Fervor
• Oasis Senior Advisors
• Perspective Consulting
• Moonshot Solutions
• The Miller Group
• Arch Insurance
• American Digital Security
• KCEA
• Ally
• Veterans United
• KPB Brands
• Seaboard Corporation
• Harrah’s Casino Kansas City

A Heartfelt Thank You from Kansas City

To everyone who contributed to our hygiene drive in Kansas City: THANK YOU. Whether you donated one item or ten boxes, you were part of something transformative for our community.

Let’s carry this momentum forward as we continue our mission to provide dignity through hygiene in Kansas City and beyond. Together, we’re building stronger, more compassionate communities—one bar of soap at a time.

Inspired by what you’ve seen?

Here’s how you can participate :

1. Donate online
2. Volunteer to help sort and distribute items
3. Become a monthly donor by joining our Hygiene Hub Club
4. Host a drop-off at your workplace, school, or community center. Contact us for details.

Remember: just $25 provides an entire month of hygiene products for one individual, while $150 supports a student with dignity products for six months.