Simply 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.
Read MoreSimply the Basics is one of the first ways I have truly been able to feel like I am working towards some sort of solution or providing care where it is needed, and I am really happy to be able to have this opportunity.
Read MoreSimply the Basics purpose of removing the dehumanization of handouts, and empowering people with the dignity of choice when it comes to receiving donations is something I struggled to find in other organizations I found. It’s not only something they say but can be seen in all the work they do.
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 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 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.
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