Corporate Giving

Corporate Volunteering

How Corporate Volunteering Boosts Local Economies

Corporate volunteering has evolved far beyond occasional team-building activities. Today, businesses across the country are investing in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives that create measurable impact for employees, nonprofits, and entire communities. From employee volunteer days to long-term nonprofit partnerships, corporate volunteering has become a powerful way for companies to strengthen workplace culture while helping [...]

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March 2026 Volunteers

Thank You to the Volunteer Teams Supporting Local Students

GFWC Nu-Era Study Club Volunteers In March, something powerful happened inside the Giving the Basics Kansas City warehouse. Twenty-four corporate and community volunteer groups showed up ready to serve. Together, 323 volunteers gave 492 hours of their time to help pack hygiene supplies for students across our region. Their work is already making a difference.

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CBIZ Case Study

How CBIZ Turned Busy Season into a Season of Giving

A Partnership with Purpose At Giving the Basics, we believe generosity grows when people are invited to participate in meaningful ways. Last month CBIZ exemplified this ideal, by challenging interns to lead a company-wide charity drive in support of Giving the Basics. The goal? Raising $10,000 through an annual competition that blends team building, networking,

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Corporate Social responsibility February 2026

Corporate Social Responsibility in Action

How Corporate Volunteering in February Helped Fight Hygiene Poverty Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more than a statement on a website or a line in an annual report. At its best, it’s a lived commitment - one that strengthens communities while deepening purpose within organizations. This February, we saw Corporate Social Responsibility in action. 178

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Corporate Giving Opportunities 2026

Corporate Opportunities with Giving the Basics in 2026

Companies today are looking for meaningful ways to live out their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments and employees want to be part of something that truly matters. At Giving the Basics, we make it simple, engaging, and measurable for companies to support hygiene access in our community. Whether your goal is employee engagement, community impact,

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Corporate Volunteers February 2026

Corporate Volunteering Trends for 2026

Why Companies Are Investing in People and Purpose As we plunge forward into 2026, corporate volunteering continues to evolve from a “nice-to-have” perk to a strategic cornerstone of workplace culture. Across industries, companies are deepening their commitment to community engagement, not just through financial support, but by encouraging hands-on participation that benefits both employees and

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Life 88.5 Giving The Basics Partnership

Partnering with Life 88.5 to Restore Dignity This Spring

There are families in our communities facing impossible choices every single day, paying rent or buying shampoo, choosing groceries over laundry soap, deciding which basic need will have to wait. These are not rare situations. And these are not luxuries. That’s why we’re grateful to partner with Life 88.5 this spring for a Dignity Drive

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Corporate Volunteers October 2025

October 2025 Corporate Volunteers Pack 165,831 Items

Here’s Why Businesses Choose Giving The Basics Kansas City businesses made a big impact through volunteering last month. In October, 16 corporate groups rolled up their sleeves across 18 volunteer sessions at Giving the Basics’ Hygiene Hub, packing an incredible 165,831 essential hygiene items—from shampoo and soap to deodorant and toothpaste. That’s 165,831 fresh starts

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