Simply the Basics saves Nonprofit Partners time and resources so that they can better support their clients and achieve their mission.
If programs do not have enough of the proper resources, having access to a shelter doesn’t necessarily guarantee that someone will be able to bathe on any given day due to the numbers of people who may want to clean up. Additionally, many nonprofits have positive missions assisting in housing, mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence prevention; however they are limited in their time and resources due to their need to fulfill their basic resources. Simply the Basics is making a greater impact on homeless programs as a whole by solving a great operational challenge, allowing them to focus on client needs.
In 2016, Simply the Basics conducted a survey of over 100 nonprofit organizations serving the homeless and low-income individuals. It was through this survey that we learned that the majority of nonprofits do not have a staff person responsible for managing in-kind (physical) donations. On average, staff spends roughly 40 hours a month managing donations, including sorting and re-distributing donations that are not needed or have space for at that time.
We solve this operational challenge by providing nonprofits with their client’s basic needs, eliminate waste by picking up unneeded donations they receive, and redistributing the items to programs based on their needs and storage. Through our support, nonprofits are given an entire day every week to turn their focus back to clients and program goals.
Partnerships with Nonprofits
We have developed Partnerships with over 185 nonprofit organizations across the globe to save their staff time and resources. In our recent impact report surveying partners, we found that staff has been able to save over 8 hours every week, turning that time to focusing on direct client needs and their own program goals.
Through partnerships with nonprofits, we allow the organizations to tell us what they need most so they can focus on their programs and clients. By integrating our services with existing organizations, rather than duplicating programs, we are able to more effectively end homelessness and serve the community.
Our waitlist of organizations is growing and we must raise $2,500 for each Receiving Site Partner. Your donation allows us to add a new partner and cover their hygiene needs for a full year!
