gtbadmin, Author at Giving the Basics

Giving the Basics Wins a Philly Award!

Shining Bright: Giving the Basics Wins a Philly Award for Spring Showers for Dignity! November 5th, was a night to remember at the historic Vox Theatre in Kansas City, Kansas—a venue that's no stranger to celebrations, with its vintage charm and buzzing energy. Under twinkling lights and surrounded by KC’s nonprofit finest, Giving the Basics

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September Community Service Spotlight

Volunteer / By gtbadmin

Fun Volunteering Adventures at Our Hygiene Hub Hey there, community champions! As the leaves start turning and kids head back to school, September at Giving the Basics was all about rallying together for some seriously impactful (and super fun) community service. This month, we welcomed 7 amazing community groups, bringing in 120 enthusiastic volunteers who

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Hygiene for the Holidays

Events, featured / By gtbadmin

Bringing Hope, Dignity, and the Next Step Forward This Holiday Season Over the past several years, thousands of families in Kansas City have gained access to soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other essentials through our work at Giving the Basics. Children have walked into classrooms with confidence. Job-seekers have been able to attend interviews without shame.

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What It’s Like to Volunteer at America’s Hygiene Hub

Uncategorized / By gtbadmin

September was a month full of teamwork, energy, and purpose at Giving the Basics, located in Kansas City, Kansas—also known as America’s Hygiene Hub. Our warehouse buzzed with activity as 355 volunteers from 19 corporate groups rolled up their sleeves to help families live with dignity. Together, they packed 325,969 hygiene items, from shampoo and

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Behind the scenes of a Dignity Drive

Donations / By gtbadmin

Where Your Donations Go At Giving the Basics, we often hear people say, “I donated to a hygiene drive—what happens next?” Great question! Here’s a look at how your generosity moves from a donation bin to the hands of people who need it most. From Donation to Distribution: The Journey of Dignity Step 1: Collection

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Children’s Health Day: Healthy Kids, Happy Boxes

Events, Hygiene Poverty / By gtbadmin

Every first Monday in October, we celebrate Children’s Health Day, a time to spotlight what every child deserves: a healthy start and a hopeful future. While much of the conversation centers around medical care, nutrition, and mental wellness, there’s a foundational element we often overlook—access to basic hygiene. At Giving the Basics, we believe that

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Top Royals Prospects Volunteer at Giving the Basics

Press Room, Volunteer / By gtbadmin

On Friday, September 20 2025, several Kansas City Royals Organizational Award Winners started their Futures Night by lending a hand to help families in need. Thank you to KMBC 9 News for covering the event and for sharing the experience of one local star, Carter Jensen.

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Why Hygiene Poverty Matters in 2025

Uncategorized / By gtbadmin

In 2025, the need for access to basic hygiene items has never been greater. Families across the United States are facing tough choices between food, rent, and personal care essentials. Yet hygiene products—soap, deodorant, toothpaste, feminine care—remain excluded from government assistance programs. This gap has created a hidden crisis. Millions of children, parents, and seniors

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