Solid Ground

Golden Hour graphic in bronze, orange and yellow, with white lettering, and the words CELEBRATING COMMUNITY BRILLIANCE AND RESILENCE in navy blue lettering.

Save the Date: Thursday, 3/25/21 @ 4:30pm

Join us for our 22nd annual Building Community fundraising event! We'll bring stories of light to your living room through an inspiring, fun, and virtual program (livestreamed from Town Hall Seattle).

Black woman gazes hopefully off over a body of water. To her right is a blue text box with black and white text that reads: “I could dance right now! This program has helped me have a better life, not just go from one place of poverty to another. I now have a chance to have better, to be better, to do better.” ~LaTanya Cheatam, JHRRH participant

Personal advocacy makes powerful change

LaTanya's story shows how resilience and brilliance – combined with compassionate support and collaborative advocacy – can lead to legislative change that helps many.

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What does it take to #SolvePoverty?

COMMUNITY! Please take 60 seconds to watch this video, then join us in this important work today.

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Side-by-side images of two different Black Lives Matter/Justice for George Floyd protests, people wearing masks, holding signs

Leaning into community approaches to public safety

Solid Ground is actively working to understand our role in the ongoing movement for racial justice and Black liberation – and how we can use our privilege to further the demands for racial equity.

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Pictures of full grocery bags and a Solid Ground Transportation driver delivering food bags

Coronavirus resources for Seattle, King County, & WA State

Solid Ground has helped our community overcome crises for over 45 years – and we’re here now to help people and our community during the pandemic.

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Community Report 2019

Healing, wellness, and race and social justice are critical ingredients in our anti-poverty recipe for change for more than 76,000 neighbors in 2019.

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Solid Ground connects people with resources to help gain stability and build stronger futures. »

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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.

Groundviews Blog

Shalimar Gonzales named Solid Ground CEO

The Solid Ground Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Shalimar Gonzales (she/her/hers) has been selected as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solid Ground. She will begin on January 16, 2021. “Selected with input from our community stakeholders, Shalimar has demonstrated both personal and professional commitment to racial justice and building community through strengthened connections for participants, community members, and staff,” says D’Adre Cunningham, Solid Ground Board Chairperson. “She is a leader who brings...

Support students at Sand Point to cross the digital divide

Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing campus is the humble abode to more than 165 students in elementary school through high school. Our Children’s Program team has been actively supporting them with their educational needs and well-being during the pandemic. With most schooling happening virtually via Zoom these days, one consistent issue – connectivity, access to technology, internet, and devices – has been one of the major impediments for the students right from the beginning of...

Honoring the life & legacy of Tony Lee

All around Washington State, tears of grief are rolling up against memories of the booming, mountainous laugh of Tony Lee, who died on Thursday of complications from Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Tony will be remembered as many things: passionate, committed, smart, a man of integrity, a keen analyst, a tireless champion of racial justice, and the source of a wondrously infectious laugh. For those who had the honor to know and work with him, he was...

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Upcoming Events

Mar

Virtual Volunteer Orientation

Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change... Read More »

Mar

Golden Hour: Community Brilliance and Resilience

Click image to register for… Last year reminded us that everything we... Read More »

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Thursday, 3/25/21 @ 4:30pm

Join us for our 22nd annual Building Community fundraising event, Golden Hour with Solid Ground, to celebrate the brilliance and resilience of our community! Livestreamed from Seattle's Town Hall, we're thrilled to bring stories of light to your living room through an inspiring, fun, and virtual program.

Save the Date: Thursday, 3/25/21 @ 4:30pm

Personal advocacy makes powerful change

What does it take to #SolvePoverty?

Leaning into community approaches to public safety

Coronavirus resources for Seattle, King County, & WA State

Community Report 2019

Save the Date: Thursday, 3/25/21 @ 4:30pm

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.

Groundviews Blog

Shalimar Gonzales named Solid Ground CEO

Support students at Sand Point to cross the digital divide

Honoring the life & legacy of Tony Lee

Upcoming Events

Virtual Volunteer Orientation

Golden Hour: Community Brilliance and Resilience

Thursday, 3/25/21 @ 4:30pm

SOLID GROUND'S WALLINGFORD OFFICES ARE CURRENTLY OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES.

Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm

206.694.6700