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Tuesday, June 6, 7-9pm

Join us for our next Social Justice Salon, a community conversation with BIPOC women leaders of King Co. anti-poverty organizations, as they share their experiences and visions for solving poverty.

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Overcoming Barriers to Social Justice

Missed our Building Community Event? You can still experience the wisdom and love of MC Eva Walker with presenter/performers Colleen Echohawk, Erin Jones, Maya Marie and Stephanie Anne Johnson!

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Two women hugging on the left side. On the right is light orange text on a bright blue background reading: “When you hear other mothers’ stories, you realize, ‘Oh, this isn’t happening to me because I did something wrong. This is an epidemic.’ It lessens the burden of shame.” Ember Brotherton, former Broadview mom & survivor

Reclaiming ‘humanity,’ surviving trauma

Read Ember's story of finding the support she needed at Broadview to begin to heal and build a new life for herself and her kids.

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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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A group of Duwamish tribal elders gathered under a portrait of Chief Seattle's daughter, Kikisoblu.

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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Our 2021 Community Report

Peek through the windows for snapshots of how Solid Ground listens deeply to ensure that people most impacted by poverty have both a megaphone and a seat at our decision-making table.

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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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An illustration of a busy neighborhood with a banner strung between two apartment buildings. It reads "Thank you for helping our neighbors THRIVE!" A city skyline with the Space Needle and Mount Rainier can be seen in the background.

Volunteers make our work possible!

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! At Solid Ground, we deeply value our collaboration with the hundreds of volunteers who share their time, talents, and passion for the work of ending poverty. Volunteers make it possible for us to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community.

Last year, 919 volunteers donated 38,285 hours of time valued at $1.3 million! All of us at Solid Ground are grateful for the support and …

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Healing to the tune of two dozen ukuleles

The activity room at Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing is brimming with a cheerfully chaotic strumming of ukuleles when Chloe’s voice breaks through the din: “Ready? One, two, three, four!”

And with that, a loose band of budding musicians slips into a rendition of Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” with older kids strumming out new chords they just learned and younger ones jamming along however feels right. Chloe, a teacher with Mode Music & …

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Reclaiming ‘humanity’ after surviving trauma

Lately, Ember Brotherton’s oldest daughter has been telling her the same thing almost every night as she puts her to bed: “Oh mom, you’re the best mom in the whole wide world.” It may seem like a small thing, but to Ember, it means everything.

“Sometimes I feel so shy and embarrassed. I’ll say, ‘OK honey, I’m just a good mom.’ But I feel so honored that I’ve done a good enough job she believes …

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Upcoming Events

Jun

Social Justice Salon: Women of Color Leading Change

Join us for Women of Color Leading Change, a community conversation... Read More »

Jun

Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older

Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your... Read More »

Jun

Virtual Volunteer Orientation

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

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Social Justice Salons Series

Join us for intimate, in-person community conversations that bring together Solid Ground staff, participants, partners, and leaders to discuss innovative solutions to community challenges. Visit our Salons webpage to see upcoming events and check out past event recordings!

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