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Giving the Basics – Uncommon Leader Luncheon

2025 Issues

Giving the Basics, dedicated to providing health, hope, and dignity through hygiene items for children and adults in need, recently hosted its second annual Uncommon Leader Luncheon at its Kansas City, Kansas, warehouse. The event featured honored speaker, Scott Kincaid, and celebrated local individuals, groups, and businesses leading the way in promoting dignity in Kansas City and beyond. Attendees also recognized the Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, and Volunteers of the Year, making it a lovely afternoon of recognition and community. 

Teresa Hamilton, founder; with Justin Antoniotti
James Newport, Dameion Roark, Tim Butler, John Broberg, Jim Hamilton, and Michael Lynch
(Front row) Ashley Allison, Giving the Basics; Regan Waldenmeyer, Teresa Hamilton, founder; Kathy Nelson, and Joanie Sheeley (middle row) Chandra Goebel, Giving the Basics; Joe Creedon, and Nick Hardesty (back row) Erik Acinger, Matt Karr, Austin Conner, and Frank Bunker

Featured in the November 29, 2025 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Regan Reda

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