May 2025 Newsletter
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Menstrual Hygiene Day
Because Periods Shouldn’t Cost a Student Her Dignity At Giving the Basics, we believe that everyone deserves access to basic hygiene products—no matter their age, background, or financial situation. But one critical need often goes overlooked, even in the broader conversation about hygiene poverty: menstrual products. That’s why Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28) is so
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Spring Showers for Dignity Hygiene Drive Wrap-Up
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
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How School Partnerships Help Us Fight Hygiene Poverty Year-Round
At Giving the Basics, we believe every student deserves to feel clean, confident, and cared for—every single day. That’s why our partnerships with local schools are such a vital part of our mission. When schools provide students with basic hygiene products—things like soap, toothpaste, deodorant, or feminine hygiene items—they’re offering more than just cleanliness. They’re
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The Power of a Successful Hygiene Drive For a School
For nearly a decade, St. James Academy in Lenexa has partnered with Giving the Basics to provide essential hygiene items to the community. This collaboration began as a friendly competition and has evolved into an annual tradition that offers hope and dignity to thousands. Recognizing that items like soap, deodorant, and shampoo aren't covered by government assistance,
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Watch Giving the Basics On KC Live
Watch Giving the Basics On KC Live Click here to to Watch the KCTV5 story on how hygiene poverty impacts thousands of students, seniors, individuals and families in our community.
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Women Mean Business: Teresa Hamilton
Great Day KC This Week’s WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS Spotlight is Teresa Hamilton, Founder & CEO of Giving the Basics. After over 30 years as VP and Co-owner of Hamilton Plumbing and HVAC, she turned her focus to helping others by providing essential hygiene products to those in need. Hear how her mission continues to restore
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What it’s Like to Volunteer with Giving the Basics
Volunteers are the backbone of our mission at Giving the Basics. In 2024, 3,611 volunteers showed up to fight alongside us against hygiene poverty. Without the support of our amazing volunteers, the work we do to help supply hygiene products to people who need them simply wouldn’t happen. Our mission is big, and our heart
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How In-Kind Donations Are Changing Lives
At Giving the Basics, we believe that every donor is a hygiene hero. But what exactly is an "in-kind donation"? Simply put, an in-kind donation is the gift of physical goods or services, rather than money. When you donate hygiene products—like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, or other personal care items—you’re providing something tangible that can directly
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