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The People Behind the Numbers Blue KC Volunteers August was a big month at Giving the Basics, and it wouldn’t have happened without our incredible volunteers. 21 groups came in with 328 volunteers - giving 522 hours of their time this month, helping us process an incredible 270,583 hygiene products. Every hour spent sorting, organizing,

Celebrating the People Behind the Mission St. Thomas Apostle Camp Volunteers Beginning this month, we are excited to celebrate the volunteers and partners who go above and beyond to help make our work possoible through our monthly Volunteer Impact Awards. While each volunteer shift creates an immediate impact, these awards are also a chance to

How manufacturers evaluate product recovery strategies that reduce waste, protect brand value, support sustainability goals, and create lasting community impact. Joe Creedon Product Procurement | Giving the Basics Joe Creedon leads product procurement for Giving the Basics, building partnerships with manufacturers, retailers, and corporate donors to secure millions of hygiene products each year. His work

A truckload of hygiene products can do more than fill warehouse space. It can reduce waste, strengthen communities, improve ESG performance, and create lasting business value. Joe Creedon Product Procurement | Giving the Basics Joe Creedon leads product procurement for Giving the Basics, building partnerships with manufacturers, retailers, and corporate donors to secure millions of

Giving the Basics is proud to share that Founder and CEO Teresa Hamilton has been featured in the Kansas City Business Journal as part of its People on the Move section. Since founding Giving the Basics in 2011, Teresa has helped grow the organization from a simple idea into one of the nation’s largest hygiene

Small Necessities. Big Impact. Every month, we're reminded that our community is filled with people eager to make a difference. June was a powerful example of what happens when businesses and community members come together to serve others. GBA Volunteer Group During the month, 402 volunteers joined us at Giving the Basics, representing 28 volunteer

Corporate Fundraiser Raises More Than $64,000 to Support Hygiene Access Scramble for Dignity Demonstrates the Power of a Corporate Fundraiser When businesses invest in their communities, the impact extends far beyond the workplace. That was evident at the 6th Annual Scramble for Dignity, a corporate fundraiser hosted by Moonshot Solutions that brought together sponsors, golfers,

Small Actions, Lasting Impact KPMG Volunteer Group Every volunteer shift at Giving the Basics starts the same way: a group of people walks through our doors ready to help. Some arrive with coworkers looking for a team-building experience. Others come with friends, family members, or community organizations hoping to make a difference. What many don't

When most people think about poverty relief, they think about food banks and food pantries. While food assistance organizations play a critical role in fighting hunger, there is another basic need affecting millions of Americans every day that often goes overlooked: hygiene products. That’s where a hygiene bank comes in. At Giving the Basics, we

How Bulk Hygiene Donations Save Nonprofits Thousands For nonprofits, especially hygiene banks working to meet basic needs, every dollar matters. At the same time, demand for hygiene products like shampoo, deodorant, soap, and feminine care items continues to rise in schools, shelters, and community programs. That’s where bulk hygiene donations become transformational. For organizations like