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Giving The Basics is located at 927 S 7th St, Kansas City, KS.

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Giving The Basics has 2,376 locations, and growing.

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Since the birth of Giving The Basics, 3,409,871 more people have access to hygiene products.

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Giving The Basics has distributed 28,583,595 products to those in need.

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There are 771,480 homeless people in America.

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People who are homeless are at higher risk to contract diseases and illness because of their limited access to hygiene products.

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The number of homeless people have been rising over time

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From 2019 to 2023, people who have entered an emergency shelter has increased by 23%!

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The homeless response system continues to add more permanent and temporary beds to shelters around the US per year.

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In 2023, a record was beat, with 39.3 percent of all Americans experiencing homelessness.

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11 in every 10,000 people in Missouri experience homelessness.

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The homelessness response system has added 36,737 permanent housing units between 2022-2023.

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The history of Giving The Basics started when the CEO, Teresa Hamilton, helped with something that would change her life forever. Her friend was at the grocery store going to buy toilet paper for her family. She soon found out while in the checkout line that the government card couldn't buy basic hygiene products such as toilet paper, toothbrushes, body wash, and more! The desperate friend went to Teresa, asking for aid and assistance. Teresa immediately met her needs and was inspired to make a difference. So, while the mother was trying to get off her feet,  the Giving The Basics team worked behind the scenes to help her, and many other people in her situation. That is how Giving The Basics was born!

So after their formal launch in 2011, they have been blessed with great growth. They have teamed up with over 700 places. They have teamed up with police stations, local school pantries, and senior centers to help distribute their hygiene products. Now, they have helped over 400K people. Many people have reached out to help on a regular basis. They are still growing to help as many people in need as they can.

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Giving the Basics offers weekly opportunities to help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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Modern day homelessness is a product of failed policies, or underfunded organizations.

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They also host a community night the second Tuesday of every month.

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You can join a team of volunteers called Hygiene Helpers.

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You can virtually or physically donate money or products to Giving the Basics.

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Giving the Basics is hosting a corporate hygiene challenge from April 1 - April 30.

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Homelessness in the US has gravely affected cities, suburbs, and rural towns all over the US.

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You could host a virtual Dignity Drive or a physical Dignity Drive.

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Go to the Giving the Basics website for more information!

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25% of the homeless population are without shelter and with their family