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The Kansas City Mavericks are teaming up with Giving the Basics for the Ultimate Goal Challenge! Throughout the month of January, we’re aiming to collect 6,500 essential hygiene items—including soap, deodorant, and laundry detergent—to support families in need. You can make an impact by donating hygiene items or making a financial gift HERE. As a thank-you, every donation [...]

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.