Menstrual care is a fundamental aspect of personal hygiene, yet it still remains overlooked areas in hygiene and health services. Access to quality menstrual products is not just about convenience; it is about dignity, health, and ensuring that individuals can participate fully in daily life without unnecessary barriers. At Simply the Basics, we recognize that menstrual care is a necessity, not a luxury, and it is crucial that we strive to provide products that meet the diverse needs of those who rely on our services
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Simply the Basics has a goal to make hygiene care more accessible and more equitable. This means it is imperative that we focus on ensuring there are options and choices for the various needs of our community. Haircare equity, the notion that everyone should have access to products, resources, and support for their hair regardless of texture, style, or cultural background, is a critical component of this goal.
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Get to know one of our Nonprofit Receiving Sites, City Youth Now
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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.
Learn more about these opportunities!
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Healthy 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.
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Simply 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!
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In 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.
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We 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™!
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We know that when someone is not able to access their basic hygiene needs, the consequences are much bigger than what we see at “face value”. Dental care is one of the greatest examples of this.
Learn about the consequences of poor dental care here.
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Due to high costs for cotton and plastic, we are seeing just the beginning of a major tampon shortage. For those that already struggle to access and afford their most basic need - this burden is astronomical!
This is a public help crisis that will impact half of the population, and it will only be getting worse in the coming months.
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After a few days without a cleansing shower, we can already see… and smell… the consequences! Our hair becomes oily, we have an unpleasant body odor, people may be less inclined to sit next to us. But what happens beyond those few days, when a person must go weeks or even months before they are able to get clean?
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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.
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Millions 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!
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Simply 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.
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“WE ARE TRYING TO KEEP PEOPLE ALIVE.”
Over 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.
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When 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!
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We 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!
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Simply the Basics vows to speak up against injustices, be an anti-racist organization, and stand with our Black neighbors.
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We 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.
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At 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.
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