Many moments stood out to us during our two-week journey, but the most touching was when a donor approached us to share her story of experiencing homelessness and hygiene insecurity
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As Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton continue to devastate communities across the southeast of the United States, families are dealing with not only the emotional toll of leaving their homes but also the financial burden that comes with evacuation. Unfortunately, in the rush to escape, many families don’t even have the time or space to think about packing basic hygiene toiletries.
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You might be surprised to learn that a significant number of firefighters, particularly federal wildland firefighters, live with limited income. These brave individuals often face housing instability, with some even experiencing homelessness.
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Despite significant progress in LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare inequalities remain a critical issue. LGBTQ+ individuals often face discrimination, lack of provider knowledge, and financial barriers when seeking medical care.
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Sharing the voices of our Bay Area Students - Local Bay Area volunteer and student, Sonali D., shares her research and thoughts on the inequities within Women's Healthcare and how Simply the Basics is working towards a solution.
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These seemingly small items make a world of difference in the lives of youth, providing them with the comfort and dignity they deserve. Through our partnership, we are able to ensure that these items are readily available when needed, making a tangible impact on the well-being of those we serve.
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Volunteering is more than just lending a helping hand; it's a powerful expression of empathy, solidarity, and community.
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We are thrilled to award them with this grant and essential supplies to further hygiene access in their community. Access to menstrual products isn't just about hygiene—it's about health, confidence, education, and empowerment.
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When 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.
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Here 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.
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We 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.
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One 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.
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Hygiene 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…
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Racial 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.
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I 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.
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The 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.
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Our 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.
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In 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:
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Whether 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.
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Choosing 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.
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