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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Simply 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!
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Hear from Steinberg Hart on why they choose Simply the Basics for their coordinated firmware Day of Service.
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Meet 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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“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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We are proud to share with you our Annual Impact report from 2018/19!
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As a Simply the Basics Ambassador, you are taking a key role in our outreach and community efforts! You commitment will help to reduce stigma, facilitate positive and compassionate conversations around homelessness, and engage on and off line with people to encourage giving, volunteerism, and compassion.
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We began in 2016 with a menstrual drive to provide a basic human need to people experiencing homelessness. Our goal seemed lofty, to serve 1,200 people with menstrual products. Since that time, we have distributed over 900,000 hygiene products to people in need!
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Volunteering with Simply The Basics has given me a sense of purpose and inspired me to pursue a career in nonprofit where I can support my neighbors in need.
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Get to know Grace, our summer intern!
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On February 24, 2019, we hosted our 3rd spa day for women-identifying survivors of domestic abuse and those experiencing homelessness. Unique for an event geared toward this community - there were no homelessness or domestic violence resources. There were no services that would give recipients cause to self-identify as homeless, survivor, or “at risk”. This event was simply a spa day geared toward helping women feel their best.
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Five years ago, I moved to San Francisco to work in a Crisis Center. What I didn’t know at the time was that the greatest crisis I would encounter would not be in that work, but rather in my encounters on the streets of San Francisco where thousands of people were going to sleep every night.
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The hygiene kits are handed to the patient or family upon leaving the clinic. A few staples are soap and menstrual supplies. Soap, for instance, operates in several forms for a family in Haiti and is typically used for bathing and laundry instead of solely for handwashing. Furthermore, particularly in rural areas, access to menstrual management products remain tough to reach and are often neglected. Without a way to access these products, millions of girls and women are prevented from going to school or work.
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