Established in 2022, the Simply the Basics Hygiene Bank Association™ is the first ever alliance of nonprofit and community hygiene services to work together in the goals of improving and increasing access to hygiene!

HBA Impact Goals

  1. To amplify the global impact of hygiene accessibility through collective action, advocating as a community, sharing data and resources, and launching joint campaigns.

  2. To elevate the quality of services and operations of organizations providing hygiene services through established quality control standards, virtual trainings, educational resources, and peer to peer learning. 

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This report highlights the HBA collective impact and current state of hygiene insecurity.

Activities:

  • Raise awareness on behalf of the millions of people & families living with limited income who struggle to meet their most basic hygiene needs.

  • Support the development and expansion of nonprofit and community based hygiene programs for increased access and improved operations.

  • Increase hygiene supply access through established Quality Control Standards, hygiene grants, discounts on products, fundraising tools, and promotions.

  • Advocate for legislative and community changes to make hygiene supplies more accessible and affordable, regardless of income.