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Why Volunteering Feels So Good Holmes Murphy Volunteers: https://www.holmesmurphy.com/ At Giving the Basics, we believe dignity starts with access to hygiene—and this June, our Hygiene Hub was overflowing with it. Thanks to an incredible outpouring of support, 17 Corporate Volunteering Groups showed up to serve through meaningful Community Service. Volunteers didn’t just sort products—they created

How Tru Earth’s Generosity Is Creating Real Impact In today’s purpose-driven economy, corporate donations are no longer just a nice-to-have—they’re a strategic and measurable way to strengthen communities, boost brand loyalty, and reflect your organization’s deepest values. At Giving the Basics, we’ve seen firsthand the power of corporate generosity, and one of our standout partners,

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

For nearly a decade, St. James Academy in Lenexa has partnered with Giving the Basics to provide essential hygiene items to the community. This collaboration began as a friendly competition and has evolved into an annual tradition that offers hope and dignity to thousands. Recognizing that items like soap, deodorant, and shampoo aren't covered by government assistance,

Watch Giving the Basics On KC Live Click here to to Watch the KCTV5 story on how hygiene poverty impacts thousands of students, seniors, individuals and families in our community.

Great Day KC This Week’s WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS Spotlight is Teresa Hamilton, Founder & CEO of Giving the Basics. After over 30 years as VP and Co-owner of Hamilton Plumbing and HVAC, she turned her focus to helping others by providing essential hygiene products to those in need. Hear how her mission continues to restore

Volunteers are the backbone of our mission at Giving the Basics. In 2024, 3,611 volunteers showed up to fight alongside us against hygiene poverty. Without the support of our amazing volunteers, the work we do to help supply hygiene products to people who need them simply wouldn’t happen. Our mission is big, and our heart