At Give Basic Needs, our mission is to alleviate suffering by meeting essential human needs. Recently, that mission led us to the heart of Anchorage, Alaska, where a simple act of compassion brought tangible relief to a local trailer park community. Through our Small Acts. Big Happy. initiative, we provided $40 in rent assistance to […]
Progress Update: The Loreto Lot and the Launch of Happy Stay
Greetings, everyone! We are excited to share some fantastic updates about the ongoing work on the Loreto lot and introduce our new Happy Stay program. This initiative represents a significant milestone for us, and we couldn’t wait to share the details with you. Advancements on the Loreto Lot Our dedicated general contractor, Lorenzo, has made […]
The Afridev Hand Pump: A Lifeline for Water Access in Rural Ghana
Access to clean water remains a significant challenge in many rural areas, particularly in Africa, where millions lack this basic necessity. Give Basic Needs has taken a hands-on approach to addressing this issue by drilling boreholes in communities across Ghana. One of the critical tools in this effort is the Afridev Hand Pump, a sustainable, […]
Opening New Horizons in Tamale
We are excited to announce that our new office in Tamale is already receiving incredible support! This milestone marks the beginning of a promising journey as we expand our reach and deepen our impact in Northern Ghana. Our commitment to serving communities and fostering well-being has never been more substantial, and the enthusiastic reception we’ve […]
Building a Brighter Future in Ghana: Our New Tamale Office!
We’re excited to announce a significant step forward in our commitment to supporting communities across Ghana—the leasing of a brand-new office space in Tamale! This dedicated hub marks a turning point in our journey, allowing us to streamline operations, expand our reach, and make an even greater positive impact on Ghanaians’ lives. From Event Support […]
Give Basic Needs now accepts donations!
At Give Basic Needs, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to reduce suffering and amplify happiness around the world. We achieve this by providing essential resources like food, shelter, and medical care to those in need, regardless of borders, backgrounds, or beliefs. Since our inception, we’ve been incredibly grateful for the support of […]
Burritos and Fruit – 350 Gifted
Imagine the surprise on the faces of 350 students at Colegio De Bachilleres 09 in Loreto, Mexico! Their day took a delightful turn when they received a thoughtful delivery of burritos and fresh fruit. A Hidden Need Addressed This heartwarming gesture went beyond a simple surprise. In many communities, students face challenges accessing basic necessities […]
New Program Manager – Elaina
We would like to introduce the newest member to our Give Basic Needs team, Elaina Colussi! She currently lives in Oregon after graduating from the University of Oregon in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a minor in Ethnic Studies. Elaina considers Montana home but has lived in three other states (and […]
2nd Anniversary
We are so excited to have recently celebrated our 2nd anniversary of being a nonprofit! You can be assured we will continue to impact humanity in a positive way with your continued support. Like this to keep us going.
Major Donation Received
We are incredibly grateful and humbled to announce that Give Basic Needs has received an anonymous donation of $4.6 million! This extraordinary gift will help us further our mission of spreading happiness by randomly providing basic necessities to those in need. We are grateful for the trust placed in us to use these funds to […]
Final 2022 Giving Results
Excited to share what we were able to give in 2022! It shows 2023 is going to be amazing as well.
First Major Project in Ghana
Photos from our first major project in Ghana! After previously surveying the area and choosing a location, during the night of March 23rd, a 100m borehole was drilled and pipes put into place. Dedication ceremony photos coming soon! Like, share, and follow! #happiness#grateful#givebasicneeds
New Program Assistant
We would like to introduce Salam Mahamadu as our newest Program Assistant. Salam will be helping us spread happiness in Ghana. Our first project will be in Zanteli, Ghana where Salam will be working to install a hand pump borehole that will bring clean water to the surrounding village with an estimated population of 500 […]
Giving Event – 78 Gifted
Donation amount: $984Pizza Count: 29Gift Cards Given: 78Event Type: FoodActivity coordinator: Kevin.More giving events next week at @theboysandgirlsclub stay tuned! ♥️.Please follow, like and share it keeps us motivated!#grateful #happiness #givebasicneeds
Giving Event – 33 Gifted
Donation amount: $408Pizza Count: 13Gift Cards Given: 33Event Type: FoodActivity coordinator: Kevin & Abbie.More giving events through next week at @bgcsnv stay tuned! ♥️.Please follow, like and share it keeps us motivated!#grateful #happiness #givebasicneeds
Giving Event – 40 Gifted
Donation amount: $472Pizza Count: 12Gift Cards Given: 40Event Type: FoodActivity coordinator: Kevin.More giving events through next week at @bgcsnv stay tuned! ♥️.Please follow, like and share it keeps us motivated!#grateful#happinesss#givebasicneeds#payitforward
Giving Event – 62 Gifted
Donation amount: $759Pizza Count: 22Gift Cards Given: 62Event Type: FoodActivity coordinator: Kevin.More giving events through this week at @bgcsnv stay tuned! ♥️.Please follow, like and share it keeps us motivated!#grateful #happiness #givebasicneeds
Giving Event – 23 Gifted
Donation amount: $400Pizza Count: 26People gifted: 23Event Type: FoodActivity coordinator: Kevin We forgot it was a federal #holiday, which is why the count was so low. More giving events through next week at @bgcsnv stay tuned! ♥️ Please follow, like and share it keeps us motivated! #grateful#happiness#givebasicneeds
Nonprofit Status (501c3)
Woohoo! It’s official and effective since June 1, 2021 ♥️????
Final 2021 Giving Results
2021 Giving Events Are All Complete. Looking Forward To 2022!
Thanks Family
Thankful to have the whole family helping with the event today #grateful#happiness#givebasicneeds
New SWAG
Got our new gear in. So excited to wear it at our giving event today! #grateful#happiness#givebasicneeds
Our Message
When you see your message, stitched. You realize thing are really coming together! ???? #givebasicneeds#grateful#payitforward
Giving Cards in the US
Just got our cards in the US. Working on formalities. Stay tuned.
TC-Champ Bio: Kevin and Abbie
TC-Champ Bio: Kevin and Abbie are the founders of this project. We are strong believers in the mission (we wrote it) and giving back. We will be the North American TC-Champs in the United States. Please follow, like, and share it keeps us motivated! ????♥️ #grateful #happiness #givebasicneeds