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Corporate Opportunities with Giving the Basics in 2026

Companies today are looking for meaningful ways to live out their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments and employees want to be part of something that truly matters. At Giving the Basics, we make it simple, engaging, and measurable for companies to support hygiene access in our community. Whether your goal is employee engagement, community impact,

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Family Volunteering: How to Get the Kids Involved

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Volunteering can be a powerful way to grow closer as a family — and it’s also one of the best ways to teach children about empathy, responsibility, and community service. As research shows, when kids and teens volunteer they often develop stronger social skills, increased empathy, and a sense of purpose that carries into adulthood.

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Corporate Volunteering Trends for 2026

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Why Companies Are Investing in People and Purpose As we plunge forward into 2026, corporate volunteering continues to evolve from a “nice-to-have” perk to a strategic cornerstone of workplace culture. Across industries, companies are deepening their commitment to community engagement, not just through financial support, but by encouraging hands-on participation that benefits both employees and

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How Our Volunteers Made the Holidays Brighter

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Corporate Volunteers Sort a Donation Drive The holiday season is often described as a time of generosity, reflection, and community. At Giving the Basics, that spirit came to life in a powerful way thanks to the 480 incredible volunteers from 38 organizations who gave their time, energy, and hearts to serve others. Together, these volunteers

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October 2025 Corporate Volunteers Pack 165,831 Items

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Here’s Why Businesses Choose Giving The Basics Kansas City businesses made a big impact through volunteering last month. In October, 16 corporate groups rolled up their sleeves across 18 volunteer sessions at Giving the Basics’ Hygiene Hub, packing an incredible 165,831 essential hygiene items—from shampoo and soap to deodorant and toothpaste. That’s 165,831 fresh starts

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September Community Service Spotlight

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Fun Volunteering Adventures at Our Hygiene Hub Hey there, community champions! As the leaves start turning and kids head back to school, September at Giving the Basics was all about rallying together for some seriously impactful (and super fun) community service. This month, we welcomed 7 amazing community groups, bringing in 120 enthusiastic volunteers who

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Top Royals Prospects Volunteer at Giving the Basics

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On Friday, September 20 2025, several Kansas City Royals Organizational Award Winners started their Futures Night by lending a hand to help families in need. Thank you to KMBC 9 News for covering the event and for sharing the experience of one local star, Carter Jensen.

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August Community Group Volunteering

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Brain Science: The Powerful Benefits of Community Service QHR Christian Family Movement Volunteers Have you ever noticed how good it feels to help someone else? Whether you volunteer your time, donate essentials, or simply lend a hand, acts of community service spark something powerful inside of us. Science confirms what our hearts already know—helping others

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Corporate Volunteering: Team Building Fun

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Newmark Zimmer Volunteers At Giving the Basics, we know that strong communities are built when people come together to serve. That’s why corporate volunteering has become such an important part of our mission. When employees volunteer with us, they’re not just giving back through community service—they’re also building stronger, more connected teams. Why Corporate Volunteering

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July Community Groups: Hygiene Heroes

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Top 4 Ways to Get Involved in Community Service Through Giving the Basics In July, our community showed up in a big way. From church groups to scout troops to neighborhood friends, we saw what happens when people care deeply—and act boldly—to fight Hygiene Poverty. These volunteer teams became true Hygiene Heroes by giving their

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