In fact, Ashford’s simple daily necessities — travel, nutrition, household chores, encouragement — proved to be some of the most challenging roadblocks to surmount.

The event serves as Simple Bare Necessities’ annual fundraiser, Germanwala said. Most of the funds raised from the event come from sponsorships, which are about 40 so far this year, she said.

We already got a shower curtain up. They gave me sheets and towels, washcloths,” Hines said. For many, these are simple necessities, but for Hines, they represent a sanctuary.