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As the final school bell rings and summer begins, many children feel a wave of freedom. But for families living on the edge of poverty, summer doesn’t mean fun in the sun—it often means losing access to some of the most basic things they need to live with dignity. At Giving the Basics, we know [...]

What if dignity started with something as simple as deodorant? At Giving the Basics, we believe it can. Because overcoming hygiene poverty isn’t about luxury—it's about opportunity. It’s about the quiet ways being clean gives you the confidence to show up for life. And it's about what happens when that confidence is taken away. This

On Saturday, May 31st in Kansas City, Missouri,  Giving the Basics Founder and CEO, Teresa Hamilton, was honored by the Kansas City Royals’ in a special moment of recognition in their Buck O’Neil Legacy Seat. ⚾💙 This honor is reserved for individuals who embody the spirit of service, compassion, and community leadership—values that Buck O’Neil

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