Basics and Beauty Kits

Building Block events are our way of joining together with our neighbors throughout Butler County to give back in a way that will build a solid foundation for the future. Each Building Block event is tailored to one of the building blocks for a good life: Health, Financial Stability/Basic Needs, or Education.

Our Basics and Beauty event will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, where we will assemble beauty supplies and women's essentials for women staying at the YWCA of Hamilton. We invite you to join us by volunteering your time to build the kits at Butler County United Way.

Please join us Thursday, March 27, 2025
from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at:

Butler County United Way
323 North Third Street
Hamilton, OH 45011

Drop your donations off between
February 5 2025 and March 20, 2025
Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM to Butler County United Way.

Click here to make a monetary donation and click here to look at our Amazon link.

Items Needed:
o Shampoo
o Conditioner
o Body Wash
o Body Lotion
o Shaving Cream
o Pads
o Tampons
o Toothpaste
o Toothbrush
o Deodorant
o Body Spray/Perfume
o Face Wash
o Razors
o Hair Brush
o Hair Ties

Upcoming Events

March

1-27: Basics and Beauty Kits Supply Drive

27: Basics and Beauty Kits Volunteer Event

April

17: Community Impact Breakfast and County-Wide Volunteer Events

May

19: Golf United Classic

June

18: Day of Action

September

18: Books and Brews

October

1-31: SOCKtober

9: Topgolf United

November

1-20: Thanksgiving Meal Drive

20: Thanksgiving Meal Kit Volunteer Event

December

1-6: Festival of Wreaths

Adopt-A-Family

Teddy Bear and Toy Drive

Holiday Game and Board Game Drive

DEADLINE FOR HOLIDAY DRIVES: December 10

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