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Blue KC Volunteers

August 2026 Volunteer Impact

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,

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July 2026 Volunteer Spotlight

July 2026 Volunteer Spotlight

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

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Corporate Volunteering

How Corporate Volunteering Boosts Local Economies

Corporate volunteering has evolved far beyond occasional team-building activities. Today, businesses across the country are investing in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives that create measurable impact for employees, nonprofits, and entire communities. From employee volunteer days to long-term nonprofit partnerships, corporate volunteering has become a powerful way for companies to strengthen workplace culture while helping

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March 2026 Volunteers

Thank You to the Volunteer Teams Supporting Local Students

GFWC Nu-Era Study Club Volunteers In March, something powerful happened inside the Giving the Basics Kansas City warehouse. Twenty-four corporate and community volunteer groups showed up ready to serve. Together, 323 volunteers gave 492 hours of their time to help pack hygiene supplies for students across our region. Their work is already making a difference.

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CBIZ Case Study

How CBIZ Turned Busy Season into a Season of Giving

A Partnership with Purpose At Giving the Basics, we believe generosity grows when people are invited to participate in meaningful ways. Last month CBIZ exemplified this ideal, by challenging interns to lead a company-wide charity drive in support of Giving the Basics. The goal? Raising $10,000 through an annual competition that blends team building, networking,

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Corporate Social responsibility February 2026

Corporate Social Responsibility in Action

How Corporate Volunteering in February Helped Fight Hygiene Poverty Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more than a statement on a website or a line in an annual report. At its best, it’s a lived commitment - one that strengthens communities while deepening purpose within organizations. This February, we saw Corporate Social Responsibility in action. 178

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