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Teresa Hamilton Featured in the Kansas City Business Journal

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

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June 2026 Volunteer Spotlight

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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

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Scramble For Dignity Golf Tournament 2026

Corporate Fundraiser Raises More Than $64,000 to Support Hygiene Access

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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, and community supporters to help provide essential hygiene products to

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May 2026 Volunteer Highlights

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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

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The Difference Between a Hygiene Bank and a Food Pantry

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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

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How Bulk Hygiene Donations Save Nonprofits Thousands

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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 Giving the Basics, bulk product partnerships are

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Spring Showers Drive 2026 – 445,000 Reasons to Celebrate

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Spring Showers 2026: 445,000 Reasons to Celebrate What started as a community call to support local students became something truly extraordinary. Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of individuals, businesses, schools, faith communities, and partners across the region, Spring Showers 2026 collected an incredible 445,400 hygiene items for students experiencing hygiene insecurity. From shampoo and

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School Nurses Share the Power of Hygiene Access for Students

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From Absences to Confidence Every day across the region, school nurses quietly solve problems most people never see. A student afraid classmates will think they have lice. A child missing class because of an accident and no change of clothes. A girl staying home during her period. A family asking if shampoo can be sent

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KCTV5 News Student Volunteering Story

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🎥 Watch the story from KCTV5 and see the impact volunteering makes. A high school student who volunteered with us this weekend shared something simple but powerful: “I get to help the community and others who aren’t as fortunate.” Students understand what it means when someone their age has access to shampoo, deodorant, and other

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How to Start a Community Hygiene Drive at Your School

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Successful Charity Drive Starting a charity drive at your school is one of the most impactful ways to bring students, staff, and families together while meeting a real need in your community. With the right approach, your school can help provide hygiene items for schools, ensuring students have access

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