In the realm of nonprofit work, finding avenues to secure funds, gather essential supplies, and mobilize volunteers is often a challenging task. Joining the Hygiene Bank Association is not merely an affiliation; it's a gateway to a myriad of opportunities that can grow your organization’s access to hygiene supplies and funding opportunities.
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Read MoreHealthy skin is not just a matter of appearance; it is a reflection of overall well-being and has a great impact on physical health and longevity. That is why at Simply the Basics, we take particular care in ensuring that not only does everyone have better access to hygiene products – they have access to quality products that will most directly impact their health needs and a diversity of skin types.
Read MoreWhen our neighbors grapple with the challenge of accessing basic hygiene necessities, it creates a ripple effect that diminishes their ability to pursue employment opportunities and maintain a stable livelihood.
Read MoreHere are real stories and photos from actual Simply the Basics recipients. These are thefaces of resilience, strength, and hope. Each individual we support has a unique journey, and your contribution can be the catalyst for transformative change in their lives.
Read MoreWe need your help to share the Hygiene Locator on your social media platforms throughout the month of November as part of our Giving Tuesday campaign.
Read MoreOne of our primary initiatives through the Hygiene Bank Association is to provide grant opportunities every quarter to our members. This is a means to support their invaluable work in ensuring everyone, regardless of their location and income, has access to basic hygiene essentials of their themselves and their families.
Read MoreHygiene equity - a phrase that might sound unfamiliar to many - refers to the concept that everyone, regardless of their socio-economic status or ethnic background, should have the same level of access to hygiene products and facilities. Hygiene equity ensures everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This requires removing obstacles to health such as…
Read MoreSimply the Basics has been Partnered with “The Women’s Building” for over 7 years, starting with an event we hosted in their facilities called the “Women’s Action Planning Forum” - a collective think tank following the very first Women’s March in 2016 to brainstorm ways we as a community can continue the energy and efforts that came from the March throughout the year.
Learn more about the Women’s Building Here!
Read MoreRacial equity should be at the core and center of mission, theory of change, strategic planning process, fund development process, program plans, service modules, evaluation metrics, hiring and onboarding, and staff training.
Read MoreIn the journey of any organization, there are certain individuals who stand out as pillars of support, guiding forces that help navigate through challenges and propel growth. Today, we have the immense pleasure of expressing our deepest gratitude to one such exceptional board member, Priya Gupta, who has been with Simply the Basics since our founding, first meeting us at our Launch Party in 2016.
Read MoreI love the mission of Simply the Basics. While the housing situation is too overwhelming for me to face, SB provides the perfect opportunity to feel I’m making a difference in someone’s life. And the volunteer experience is awesome. Welcoming and warm (and simple!) we join Brittany in assembling essential hygiene and menstrual kits to give to people in need. It makes me feel so good. Thank you Brittany and SB for helping me help others.
Read MoreWe are very proud to announce our partnership with method, launched officially today but with many months of progress already! In the last year, method has supported Simply the Basics by hosting company wide volunteer days, presentations by Simply the Basics staff on hygiene health and equity, and most significantly – helping us to support the launch of the Simply the Basics Hygiene Bank Association™!
Read MoreThe Hygiene Bank Association™ will be the foremost authority on hygiene access and insecurity. We have established the first ever Quality Control Standards in free hygiene distribution that are required for organizations as they apply to become certified Hygiene Bank Association members.
Read MoreOur menstrual care packs are designed to provide people in need with the necessary resources to support their menstrual cycle with dignity and comfort - making a tangible difference in the lives of those who might otherwise go without.
Read MoreIn order for our neighbors in need to reach their goals, we also need staff and programs who support those individuals to be successful. That's why we're passionate about supporting other nonprofits to reach their missions through our three unique programs:
Read MoreWhether you're looking for supplies for yourself or your family the Hygiene Locator is a great place to start. We're committed to making hygiene supplies accessible to all, and we're proud to offer this valuable resource to our community.
Read MoreChoosing between competing financial needs, such as heat, food, or health is an impossible choice, especially with a family. We help to lessen the stressor of where someone can access laundry soap or diapers so our neighbors don’t need to make these choices.
Read MoreSimply the Basics and hygiene banks distribute millions of hygiene supplies! Last year alone, Simply the Basics distributed nearly 270 thousand essential hygiene products to people and families in need.
But where do hygiene banks even get all this hygiene - and in what ways can you help?
Read MoreEver since I have started volunteering with Simply the Basics, I have learned more about the lives of people experiencing homelessness rather than merely observing this community from a bystander perspective.
Read MoreMeet Tayhlor, who works in the healthcare field and first heard of SB at the National Reproductive Health Conference, now volunteering as an approved Ambassador to not only help spread awareness on the importance of hygiene access, but also to build a community around breaking the many stigmas about being homeless, and inspire people to take action in ways that feel right to them.
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