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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

Hi there! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? But we’ve been busy—busy building hope, restoring dignity, and ensuring that something as fundamental as hygiene isn’t a barrier to health, success, or happiness for anyone. So, in case we haven’t had the chance to connect recently, we’re here to re-introduce ourselves with a renewed sense of

In February, the KC Mavericks and their incredible fans proved that teamwork extends far beyond the ice. Through a month-long push to support Giving the Basics, they collected 646 hygiene products and raised $1,650 in cash, ensuring essential items like shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant reach those in need across Kansas City. The Mavericks turned promotion

Every movement toward change begins with simple, intentional actions. In 2024, your support helped turn $4,828,626 in donated products into life-changing moments. Together, we tackled hygiene poverty, restored dignity, and expanded access to essential hygiene items for thousands of individuals and families. Let’s celebrate the milestones we achieved and look ahead to the future we’re