Establishing proper hygiene is key to a sense of self and better health. Many individuals suffer from preventable health conditions which could be avoided with regular access to proper hygiene and other basic needs. This issue is not just confined to the streets. Individuals experiencing poverty often forego basic needs so as to make ends meet. Learn about some of the implications on health when hygiene needs are not met.
Read MoreFollowing an extensive application process, we’re proud to share that Simply the Basics’ Hygiene Bank has been recognized as one of the top 50 programs (our of tens of thousands of applications!) for its contribution to improving the health and wellness of our community and creating equitable access to our most basic hygiene needs.
Read MoreIf you haven’t already guessed, I am talking about menstruation and the products that are necessary for each menstrual cycle. For over 16.9 million who menstruate and are living with limited income in the United States, almost half of them sometimes have to choose between purchasing food or menstrual products. A decision that will not be made lightly, but typically food will be the priority, leaving our menstrual health up to chance.
Read MoreMillions of people in Ukraine are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Ukraine as attacks of war put millions of lives at risk. Families fleeing violence are in urgent need of water, food, hygiene kits, and clothing. Fortunately, Simply the Basics is able to respond to one of these very important needs by providing support in the form of hygiene care to our partners on the ground!
Read MoreI’ve been fortunate to never personally know what it feels like to go without hygiene supplies. However, I do often consider what it may be like if I did not have access to the hygiene supplies I use daily and how that would change the way I am able to accomplish my goals and show up in the world. If you’ve never faced this hardship before, acknowledging that is OKAY! It’s what we do next, that matters.
Read MoreSimply the Basics’ Disaster Relief Programming responds to such disasters by providing the basics that people often must leave behind.
Learn about how we will be supporting evacuees of the Caldor Fire here.
Read MoreSimply the Basics connects a family with another type of basic need; transportation! We are so thankful to our generous donor and for our partnerships that we were able to help this family meet their goals!
Read MoreHear from Steinberg Hart on why they choose Simply the Basics for their coordinated firmware Day of Service.
Read MoreMeet Brittany Horwich, Deputy Director! Brittany comes to Simply the Basics with a Masters degree in Crisis and Trauma and over 7 years of dedication in the field of healthcare and empowerment.
Read MoreOver the course of the next 30 days, we will be distributing 100,000 Facemasks to people in need to prevent the spread of COVID-19!
While connecting people to housing is the primary goal in ending homelessness, the immediate consequences of the coronavirus has vastly increased the public health and safety risks for people experiencing homelessness and the communities that serve them.
Read MoreWhen a person becomes financially strained, to help make ends meet they will often utilize a Food Bank to cover the cost of food and sustain their nutritional health. But where can they go for other basic needs that impact their health?
That is where Simply the Basics comes in!
Read MoreWe are proud to share our Annual Report from fiscal year 201920. Our impact has been entirely made possible through the support of donors, volunteers, and partners. Thank you for your Compassion!
Read MoreSimply the Basics vows to speak up against injustices, be an anti-racist organization, and stand with our Black neighbors.
Read MoreWe know that many of our partners are facing great challenges during this time of crisis, and hygiene products are an especially high need. We are prioritizing supply distribution during this time of crisis so that we can most directly help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We have conducted a Nonprofit Partner Assessment so that we can distribute supplies as they become available.
Read MoreAt Simply the Basics, we have a Mission to support the health of the community and reduce the risks of infections. As such, in public health emergencies such as the one we are experiencing right now with COVID-19, it is that much more important that we increase our reach and provide the support necessary to the community.
Read MoreWe are proud to share with you our Annual Impact report from 2018/19!
Read MoreAs a Simply the Basics Ambassador, you are taking a key role in our outreach and community efforts! You commitment will help to reduce stigma, facilitate positive and compassionate conversations around homelessness, and engage on and off line with people to encourage giving, volunteerism, and compassion.
Read MoreWe began in 2016 with a menstrual drive to provide a basic human need to people experiencing homelessness. Our goal seemed lofty, to serve 1,200 people with menstrual products. Since that time, we have distributed over 900,000 hygiene products to people in need!
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