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Banner of a woman smiling into the camera next to an easel with a multi-media art piece that reads: Exiled Mind/ Vivid Loss. She wears glasses, a red tank top, and her curly hair is pulled back with a headband. To her right, this quote is pale yellow and white text on a forest green background reads: “In homelessness, people treat you like you’re nothing, and you start to believe it. For me, this is about reminding myself that I’m worth it and I’m capable and I can do this.” MICHELLE FLICKINGER, ARTIST, MOM, & SOLID GROUND RESIDENT

Envisioning the way forward

Michelle's story is one of healing through art from the trauma that contributed to – and resulted from – her homelessness. Read and see her journey depicted through her powerful multimedia works.

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Our 2022 Community Report

Read some milestones and amazing stories of hope and inspiration that describe the roadmap we navigated together in 2022 – and the bright future to which we aspire.

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Women of Color Leading Change

Check out our recent Social Justice Salon, a community conversation with BIPOC women leaders of King Co. anti-poverty organizations, as they shared their experiences and visions for solving poverty.

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A job for people who care

Everyone's mobility is precious. Read about how Solid Ground Access drivers positively impact lives every day, one passenger at a time.

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We #StandWithTheDuwamish

Read our blog posts for a deep dive into the Duwamish people's 167-year fight for dignity and the right to self-governance, and how Solid Ground supports their efforts.

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Volunteer, donate, advocate or just spread the word. Learn about the many ways you can join us to build community to end poverty. »

Solid Ground believes poverty is solvable.

Our approach combines direct services with community-based advocacy. We support individuals and work to undo racism and other oppressions that create barriers – so everyone can achieve their full potential.

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‘Angels in disguise’ – A letter of gratitude

One of the best parts of working for Solid Ground is seeing firsthand the impact that all of us – donors, volunteers, and staff – have on the lives of people touched by our services.

That’s why we wanted to share this lovely note from Sand Point resident David Grech, who reached out to share his gratitude for Sand Point’s monthly newsletter for residents, the Sand Point Edition, and Behavioral Health Specialist Ruben Rivera-Jackman. Ruben …

Woman smiles into the camera next to an easel with a multi-media art piece that reads: Exiled Mind/ Vivid Loss. She wears glasses, a red tank top, and her curly hair is pulled back with a headband.

Envisioning the way forward

Among the easels, brushes, and tubes of paint in Michelle Flickinger’s Solid Ground apartment, a new mixed-media project is just starting to take shape. For now, it’s a heart-shaped canvas with a phrase painted in blue and gray: “I have the will. I know the way.”

“In homelessness, people treat you like you’re nothing, and you start to believe it,” Michelle says. “For me, this is about reminding myself that I’m worth it and I’m …

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Tenant Tips: What you need to know about new rules for rent hikes

In recent years, Seattle and a handful of other King County jurisdictions have passed laws aimed at reining in out-of-control rent hikes and easing the burden of housing costs on our region’s low-income renters. But a recent survey suggests that many landlords aren’t following the new rules, and many renters may not be aware of their rights.

The Rent Increase Survey, conducted this past winter by the Transit Riders Union (TRU), also found evidence …

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Envisioning the way forward

Our 2022 Community Report

Women of Color Leading Change

A job for people who care

We #StandWithTheDuwamish

Envisioning the way forward

Get Help

Get Involved

Solid Ground believes poverty is solvable.

Our approach combines direct services with community-based advocacy. We support individuals and work to undo racism and other oppressions that create barriers – so everyone can achieve their full potential.

Our Impact

Solid Ground Land & Labor Acknowledgements

Groundviews Blog

‘Angels in disguise’ – A letter of gratitude

Envisioning the way forward

Tenant Tips: What you need to know about new rules for rent hikes

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Rent Smart: Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant

¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual

Cooking Matters New Volunteer Training

Welcome to Medicare Workshop

Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop