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# Solid Ground

Building community to end poverty

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- [Groundviews Blog](https://www.solid-ground.org/groundviews/)
- [The power of housing and a father's love](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-power-of-housing-and-a-fathers-love/) - Hung prominently in Justin Garrett’s apartment are three framed certificates, each recognizing his completion of a different program: a parenting course, substance use disorder treatment, and a fatherhood class. More importantly, each piece of paper represents a hard-fought accomplishment for Justin, another step closer to the goal he once thought impossible: Reuniting a family torn apart by addiction, homelessness,
- [What moved us at the Groundswell Gala](https://www.solid-ground.org/catch-a-glimpse-of-the-groundswell/) - At Solid Ground, we use “groundswell” to describe the energy and potential that’s unleashed when a community comes together in shared purpose to build a better future for our neighbors and ourselves. And it’s what we saw this year on May 15 when the Solid Ground community stood together in solidarity at our Groundswell Gala, a night of celebration, hope, and commitment to the wellbeing
- [Community Resources, 12/8/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-12816/) - 2016 HOUSING FORUM WHEN: Thursday, December 8, 2016, 6 – 7:30pm WHERE: Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 WHAT: The City’s new plan to address homelessness focuses on Rapid Rehousing (RRH), rent subsidies that get people housed quickly but only last a few months. Can Rapid Rehousing lead toward long-term stability in a
- [Community Resources, 12/1/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-12116/) - PUBLIC BENEFITS LEGAL CLINIC WHEN: First Monday of every month, 10am - 12pm WHERE: Compass Housing Alliance lobby, 77 S Washington St, Seattle, WA 98104 WHAT: Legal advocates from Seattle Community Law Center & Solid Ground are available to answer questions and assist with applications and appeals for State public benefits and/or federal Social Security benefits.
- [Laughing till it hurts... & transforms](https://www.solid-ground.org/laughing-till-it-hurts/) - Hari Kondabolu is pee-in-your pants hilarious. But he's more than just a very funny guy. His deftly constructed jokes peel back racism and other identity oppressions to reveal important, sometimes uncomfortable truths. Kondabolu has a talent for making you laugh and making you think about the reality behind the joke. At his recent run of
- [When SNAP faltered, our community stood firm for our neighbors](https://www.solid-ground.org/when-snap-faltered-our-community-stood-firm-for-our-neighbors/) - It can be hard to recall amid the chaos and uncertainty of the last year, but there was a time last fall when nearly half a million Washington state households didn’t know how they were going to put food on the table. The federal government had just shut down in October after lawmakers failed to
- [Message from Shalimar: No one thrives alone](https://www.solid-ground.org/message-from-shalimar-no-one-thrives-alone/) - Here at Solid Ground, we’ve long believed in showing up for one another: neighbors helping neighbors create the conditions for everyone to thrive. This spirit of mutual care is exactly what makes the passage of Washington state’s Millionaires Tax (SB 6346) such a meaningful moment. Less than half of one percent of Washingtonians will ever
- [Breaking bread, building connection](https://www.solid-ground.org/breaking-bread-building-connection/) - One by one, they line up in the hallway: Moms with babies on one hip, in strollers, and in carriers, many with toddlers and older kids in tow. Some of the youngest peek through the open doorway, eyes wide with anticipation. Awaiting them, in a cozy room at Solid Ground’s Broadview Shelter & Transitional Housing
- [How one volunteer helps DV survivors regain power over money ](https://www.solid-ground.org/how-one-volunteer-helps-dv-survivors-regain-power-over-money/) - In a small room at Solid Ground’s Broadview Shelter & Transitional Housing, a half dozen women sit around a table laughing and telling stories, trading phone numbers and sharing resources. Given all the energy and excitement in the room, it’s hard to believe the women are here to learn about personal finance. “That’s my favorite part, when the
- [Finally, some good news ](https://www.solid-ground.org/finally-some-good-news/) - In the long fight for social justice and progress, sometimes the best offense is a good defense. That was the case this year in Olympia, where the folks at Statewide Poverty Action Network and our other partners worked tirelessly in a short eight-week legislative session to limit the harm to our neighbors from federal cuts to critical safety-net programs. And
- [The momentum is building](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-momentum-is-building/) - Big change often starts small, with individual acts of kindness, generosity, and solidarity that build on one another until they become a movement. At Solid Ground, we see firsthand the groundswell of change when more and more of our neighbors choose to spend their limited time supporting one another in ways big and small, whether
- [Celebrating Black leaders and legacies](https://www.solid-ground.org/celebrating-black-leaders-and-legacies/) - February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on and honor the generations of Black leaders, artists, community builders, inventors, and activists who have shaped our nation’s past and present. Learning from history is one of Solid Ground's guiding racial equity principles, and the lessons of the past remain deeply relevant in a present
- [An update from CEO Shalimar Gonzales](https://www.solid-ground.org/an-update-from-ceo-shalimar-gonzales/) - Over the last year, the federal government has worked to alter our national safety net in ways that would leave millions of Americans without access to programs they rely on to get the food, housing, and medical care they need to survive. But as we enter the second year under this administration's second term, you
- [Rejecting silence in Olympia ](https://www.solid-ground.org/rejecting-silence-in-olympia/) - "The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people," the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "but the silence over that by the good people." Last month, on a day dedicated to the legacy of the slain civil rights icon, more than 250 people from every corner of Washington
- [When someone you care about is in an unhealthy or violent relationship](https://www.solid-ground.org/when-someone-you-care-about-is-in-an-unhealthy-or-violent-relationship/) - When a friend or loved one (we’ll use “friend” in this article) experiences a toxic or violent relationship, it can be very stressful and difficult to watch. Many people wonder, “What’s the best way I can help or intervene?” While you can’t make decisions for your friend, there are some things you can do to
- [Partnering to stop homelessness at its source](https://www.solid-ground.org/stopping-homelessness-at-its-source-with-the-help-of-our-partners/) - These days, many of us in Seattle and King County are having to make tough decisions amid the growing costs of housing, groceries, utilities, and other basic expenses. For too many of us, those decisions include whether to buy groceries or pay next month's rent. The numbers tell the story: In January 2025, eviction filings in King County were up 66%
- [Solid Ground Transportation: A job for people who care](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-transportation-a-job-for-people-who-care/) - When Mike Sapiens was diagnosed with neck cancer last year, he suddenly found himself unable to drive or even take the bus to places he needed to go, including the grocery store and doctors' appointments. So, Mike signed up for Access, a service of King County Metro that allowed him to request rides from his
- [Here’s how our state can step up where the other Washington has turned its back ](https://www.solid-ground.org/heres-how-our-state-can-step-up-where-the-other-washington-has-turned-its-back/) - In this Washington, we take care of everyone. While the other Washington (DC) may have turned its back on those Americans who have the least to benefit the ultra-wealthy, here in Washington state, we understand that positive outcomes require positive investments. In our Washington, we know that by supporting people to meet their basic needs, we can build a stable foundation for
- [Creating love and warmth, 1,540 times over](https://www.solid-ground.org/creating-love-and-warmth-1540-times-over/) - On a recent gray Friday morning in Seattle, Solid Ground’s offices were filled with color and warmth as staff and volunteers sorted, folded, stacked, and packed hundreds of handmade hats, sweaters, mittens, scarves, and blankets destined for families and individuals across King County. The mountains of knitted, crocheted, and sewn handiworks are part of a
- [Visions of community from Solid Ground youth ](https://www.solid-ground.org/visions-of-community-from-solid-ground-youth/) - At Solid Ground, we’re inspired every day by the strength, creativity, and endless potential of the youngest people we serve. So when it came time to craft our annual New Year’s card to the Solid Ground community, we decided to tap into some of that potential and asked the youngest residents of Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing and Broadview Shelter & Transitional Housing to share their own artwork. “What does community look like
- [What we’re doing locally to limit the harm of federal budget cuts ](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-were-doing-locally-to-limit-the-harm-of-federal-budget-cuts/) - As the Trump administration continues to slash the safety net programs that millions of Americans rely on to get the housing, food, and healthcare they need, Solid Ground and our local coalition partners have been working hard to help safeguard these and other critical programs in Seattle and King Country. The city and county have
- [When community becomes family ](https://www.solid-ground.org/when-community-becomes-family/) - Every morning when he wakes up, the first thing 3-year-old Sai’chaun does is scramble down the stairs of his mother’s townhouse and race to the window to see if his two best friends – Bobby, 4, and Laila, 3 – are up yet. The two families living at Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing share a front porch and are often mistaken for one big family
- [Indigenous art as resistance, survival ](https://www.solid-ground.org/indigenous-art-as-resistance-survival/) - For Indigenous communities across the United States and beyond, art has long served as a language of survival – a means to hold on to culture in the face of erasure, to resist narratives of disappearance, and to imagine worlds rooted in relationship and sovereignty. It’s a tool for decolonization. This Indigenous History Month, I
- [Three takeaways from the Social Justice Salon ](https://www.solid-ground.org/three-takeaways-from-the-social-justice-salon/) - Last month, Solid Ground gathered four community leaders at its annual Social Justice Salon – titled “Responding to the Moment: Social Justice, Federal Actions, and the future of Human Services” – and hosted a packed crowd for a much needed conversation about the future of social justice, safety-net organizations, and the communities we serve together. Moderated by Naomi Ishisaka, Assistant Managing
- [Responding to the SNAP food benefits crisis ](https://www.solid-ground.org/responding-to-the-snap-food-benefits-crisis/) - For several scary days this month, more than half a million Washington state families were left to wonder how they’d get food on the table. Fortunately, with the federal government reopened as of November 12, 2025, the Department of Social and Health Services is again issuing monthly payments for families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to get the
- ["The Revolution will not be Adultist!"](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-revolution-will-not-be-adultist/) - "The Revolution will not be Adultist!" is the quote printed on the most recent popular Seattle Young People's Project bowl-a-thon t-shirt. I find myself thinking about this quote often. Often when I wear the t-shirt, people read the quote and I see a confused look on their face or the look of faking understanding. I think underneath that confused
- [What happened to Resource Wire? ](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-happened-to-resource-wire/) - If you came to Solid Ground’s blog looking for Resource Wire, don’t worry! While it’s no longer available on Solid Ground’s blog, you can still get Resource Wire in your inbox each week as an e-newsletter or find it on its very own Resource Wire webpage, updated weekly with the same news and resources that
- [Vote YES – twice! – to safeguard our Seattle neighbors](https://www.solid-ground.org/vote-yes-twice-to-safeguard-our-seattle-neighbors/) - It’s easy to feel powerless when our own federal government takes actions that keep our communities from getting the food, housing, and medical care they need to survive. But this fall, Seattle voters have two chances to do something meaningful about it – something that will have a direct impact on the lives of our
- [It takes a community to get back-to-school ready](https://www.solid-ground.org/it-takes-a-community-to-get-back-to-school-ready/) - When local school staff join together with 20+ health, human services, neighborhood, and community organizations and businesses to create a fun end-of-summer event for 300+ families, what does it look like? A lot of smiles, a little bit of chaos, and an outpouring of positive vibes to start off the new school year. Sponsored by
- [Fostering stability after homelessness with our partners’ support  ](https://www.solid-ground.org/fostering-stability-after-homelessness-with-our-partners-support/) - Everyone we serve at Solid Ground has a unique set of assets, experiences, and barriers that shape their immediate needs and hopes for the future. At our Sand Point Housing campus, one experience all residents share is homelessness – however, the stories behind this experience are as varied and complex as the residents themselves. Rather
- [At Broadview, even dirt and seeds have the power to heal ](https://www.solid-ground.org/at-broadview-even-dirt-and-seeds-have-the-power-to-heal/) - On a cloudy morning in August, a group of women and children sat in a small urban garden and reflected on hope, intention, progress ... and peas. “Two weeks ago, we were planting seeds of hope – setting intentions and thinking about what we wanted to see come to fruition this coming year,” says Cheyenne
- [Here's how you made back-to-school better! ](https://www.solid-ground.org/heres-how-you-made-back-to-school-better/) - Heading back to school in the fall can be especially hard for kids from struggling families, full of reminders of the privileges their peers take for granted and things their own families can’t afford. But for the more than 100 children and teenagers who live in Solid Ground housing, this school year got off to
- [The cultural appropriation of food](https://www.solid-ground.org/cultural-appropriation-of-food/) - In Solid Ground's Community Food Education (CFE) program, we truly love food - and we know that our volunteers do too! Some magical aspects of food include the way it brings people together to share in others' cultures, experience a taste of familiarity and comfort, and simply try something new. Unfortunately, not even something as
- [Building community, one water balloon at a time ](https://www.solid-ground.org/building-community-one-water-balloon-at-a-time/) - Joy was in the air this summer at Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing – sometimes literally, in the form of flying water balloons. After nearly coming to a halt amid safety concerns during the pandemic, youth programs at Sand Point are once again alive with laughter, movement, and learning. And beneath all the fun, something
- [Addressing mental health and housing together](https://www.solid-ground.org/addressing-mental-health-and-housing-together/) - At Solid Ground, we know that homelessness and other traumatic experiences are deeply interconnected with behavioral health, which means we’re far more effective supporting people to build stability in their lives when working holistically to address housing and health in tandem. Unfortunately, behavioral health care remains out of reach for many people who’ve experienced homelessness
- [With rakes, wheelbarrows, and buckets, Solid Ground volunteers build community and connections ](https://www.solid-ground.org/with-rakes-wheelbarrows-and-buckets-solid-ground-volunteers-build-community-and-connections/) - When times are tough and the challenges we face feel overwhelming, it helps to remember that every one of us has the power to make a difference – both large and small – for the people around us. And as a community, our potential to make change collectively is even greater. That’s what we saw
- [What can I do if a landlord rejects my application? ](https://www.solid-ground.org/tenant-tip-what-can-i-do-if-a-landlord-rejects-my-application/) - Finding housing you can afford in King County is hard enough as it is - but imagine that you finally find the perfect place and send in your application, only to have the landlord refuse to rent to you? You could start your apartment search all over, but what if your application just gets
- [What you need to know about new rules for rent hikes](https://www.solid-ground.org/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
- [Illegal actions of landlords](https://www.solid-ground.org/tenant-tip-illegal-actions-of-landlords-2/) - Sometimes landlords try to assert their own rules, which go against the rights of tenants laid out in the Washington State Legislature's Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RCW 59.18). Here are a few things some landlords will do or threaten to do to their tenants, yet they are not legal: Retaliation: It is considered retaliation if your landlord
- [Help pass the Fair Tenant Screening Act!](https://www.solid-ground.org/tenant-tip-help-pass-the-fair-tenant-screening-act/) - Current Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Law creates some serious housing barriers for domestic violence (DV) survivors and people living on low incomes – such as a requirement to pay separate screening fees for each new rental application. The Fair Tenant Screening Act (FTSA), going before the WA State Senate Rules & Means Committee next
- [Evictions in Clean & Sober Housing (Part 2)](https://www.solid-ground.org/tenant-tip-evictions-in-clean-sober-housing-part-2/) - In Evictions in Clean & Sober Housing (Part 1), we explained some of the requirements and the specific evictions process for tenants living in clean and sober housing in Washington State. Current legislation does not provide strong protections for these tenants, so in Part 2, we’ll address some of the barriers they face. In the
- [Rent increases on the rise in Washington State](https://www.solid-ground.org/tenant-tip-rent-increases-on-the-rise-in-washington-state/) - Have you received a notice of a rent increase in the last year? If you are renting in Washington state, especially in a major urban area such as Seattle, it’s likely that you’ve seen an increase in your housing costs over the past year. We’ve heard from many people on the Tenant Services Hotline that rent
- [Know your foreclosure rights in 2015!](https://www.solid-ground.org/tenant-tip-know-your-foreclosure-rights-in-2015/) - Landlord/tenant laws related to foreclosures in Washington state changed as of January 1st of this year because the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 (PTFA) officially expired at the end of 2014. State law continues to provide protections to tenants in residences facing foreclosure. Some of these protections differ significantly from the Federal protections that expired. We've outlined
- [Fair housing & service animals](https://www.solid-ground.org/tenant-tip-fair-housing-service-animals/) - Solid Ground’s Tenant Counselors receive frequent questions about tenants' rights around having service or assistive animals in housing in Washington state. Common questions include: What information can my landlord ask about my need for a service animal? How do I go about requesting permission from my landlord to have a service animal? To gain a better understanding,
- [Chea Berra en "Latinos Unidos"](https://www.solid-ground.org/chea-berra-en-latinos-unidos/) - Adjunto está el audio de la participación de una de nuestras consejeras de inquilinos, Chea Berra, en "Latinos Unidos," un programa de asuntos comunitarios y de salud pública patrocinado por Sea Mar Community Health Centers que opera todos los sábados de 12:00-13:00 en KKMO-AM 1360. En este segmento, la Sra. Berra habla sobre la
- [New evictions reporting & tenant screening legislation!](https://www.solid-ground.org/new-evictions-reporting-tenant-screening-legislation/) - On March 29, 2016, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law ESB 6413, marking a tremendous victory for tenants in Washington state regarding eviction reporting and tenant screening laws. The new law goes into effect June 9, 2016. Until now, tenants who are named in a lawsuit for an unlawful detainer (the legal term for an
- [Chea Berra se une a "Latinos Unidos" de nuevo](https://www.solid-ground.org/chea-berra-se-une-a-latinos-unidos-de-nuevo/) - El 16 de abril de 2016, nuestro consejera de inquilinos, Chea Berra, apareció nuevamente en "Latinos Unidos," el programa de radio de asuntos comunitarios y salud pública patrocinado por Sea Mar Community Health Centers. El programa se transmite cada sábado de 12:00-13:00 en KKMO-1360 AM. En este segmento, la Sra. Berra compartió mas consejos para
- [The importance of renting smart!](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-importance-of-renting-smart/) - Knowing your rights as a tenant is like defensive driving: By doing it before an incident happens, you can protect yourself from loss of money, evictions and lawsuits. Finding a place to live does not look the same for everyone. People may have a number of barriers such as income restrictions, criminal records, disabilities, etc. But
- [What seniors need to know about renting in King County](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-seniors-need-to-know-about-renting-in-king-county/) - Finding the right apartment in King County is difficult for anyone, but older renters can face extra challenges – and opportunities. Here’s some advice from Solid Ground’s Tenant Counselors. Senior housing First, the good news: As a senior renter, you may be eligible to apply for some apartments that aren’t available to younger renters.
- [Fewer Latinx attend Tenant Workshops/Menos latinos asisten a talleres para inquilinos](https://www.solid-ground.org/fewer-latinx-attend-tenant-workshopsmenos-latinos-asisten-a-talleres-para-inquilinos/) - This post is written in both English and Spanish. Click here for Español. Decreased Latinx presence at Tenant Education Workshops Solid Ground’s Tenant Education Workshops are classes which serve to communicate practical and valuable tenancy information to renters. They help tenants understand their rights and responsibilities under state law. Unfortunately, the current political climate seems
- [Foreclosure: Know your rights as a tenant/Ejecución hipotecaria: Conozca sus derechos como inquilino](https://www.solid-ground.org/foreclosure-know-your-rights-as-a-tenantejecucion-hipotecaria-conozca-sus-derechos-como-inquilino/) - This post was written in both English and Spanish. Click here for Español. Foreclosure: Know your rights as a tenant Washington state law provides protections to tenants in residences facing foreclosure. Although Some of these protections differ significantly from the Federal protections that expired in 2015, known as the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act,
- [Fair housing & service animals/Vivienda justa y animales de servicio](https://www.solid-ground.org/fair-housing-service-animalsvivienda-justa-y-animales-de-servicio/) - This post was written in both English and Spanish. Click here for Español. Fair housing & service animals Solid Ground’s Tenant Counselors receive frequent questions about tenants’ rights around having service or assistive animals in housing in Washington state. Common questions include: What information can my landlord ask about my need for a service animal? How do
- [Source of Income Discrimination (SOID) protections](https://www.solid-ground.org/tenant-tip-source-of-income-discrimination-soid-protections-update/) - Did you know?? For more than 25 years now, it has been illegal for landlords to turn away tenants who have Section 8 housing vouchers in Seattle. On September 19, 2016, new legislation went into effect within the City of Seattle that expands fair housing protections for renters called the Source of Income Protection
- [A look into the life of a Tenant Counselor](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-look-into-the-life-of-a-tenant-counselor/) - Solid Ground's Tenant Counselors support renters and address root causes of poverty, racism and inequality. In King County’s incredibly tight housing market, public housing residents and other tenants living on low incomes often face discrimination and unfairness during the rental process. Solid Ground’s Bilingual Tenant Counselor Arturo Velasquez and fellow Tenant Counselor Vanessa Cobbs are
- [Collaborations to address critical needs](https://www.solid-ground.org/collaborations-to-address-critical-needs/) - To address inequities in our communities, individuals with on-the-ground experience assisting people most impacted by those inequities have important insights to contribute. Solid Ground Bilingual Tenant Counselor Arturo Velasquez is one such on-the-ground expert – and he shares his experiences and knowledge collaborating with partners to make positive change for both Solid Ground program
- [Do evictions show up on credit reports?](https://www.solid-ground.org/evictions-show-credit-reports/) - If you have a past eviction, you might be worried that it shows up on your credit report. The good news is that there’s no section on a credit report titled “Evictions,” and in fact, there is no credit reporting agency that will put your specific eviction in your credit report. The bad news,
- [New tenants' rights in Tacoma](https://www.solid-ground.org/new-tenants-rights-in-tacoma/) - Tacoma recently passed a law that will expand tenants’ rights! Effective immediately, Tacoma landlords must give tenants 60-days notice when increasing the rent 10% or more in a 12-month period. Starting on February 1, 2019, several other laws will come into effect in Tacoma. Payment plans Landlords will be required to accept city-designed payment
- [New state law gives tenants more time & ways to pay rent](https://www.solid-ground.org/new-state-law-gives-tenants-more-time-ways-to-pay-rent/) - Landlord-tenant relations have changed drastically under a new Washington state law, improving renters’ rights and giving them more ways to avoid eviction. The new law (ESSB 5600), which was signed in May but went into effect on July 28, gives tenants more time to pay rent, more ways to avoid eviction, and expands the
- [What repairs are landlords in Washington state required to make?  ](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-repairs-are-landlords-in-washington-state-required-to-make/) - Have you ever asked your landlord to fix something in your apartment only to wait for months while nothing happens? Or been told that it’s not their problem? The truth is that in Washington state, you have a right as a renter to a safe and secure home. And your landlord is required under
- [Renters’ rights when escaping domestic violence in Washington state ](https://www.solid-ground.org/renters-rights-when-escaping-domestic-violence-in-washington-state/) - Finding safe and stable housing is one of the biggest barriers people face when attempting to flee an abusive relationship. Fortunately, Washington state’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act has special provisions to protect renters who’ve survived domestic violence (DV). These provisions are meant to make it easier to get out of your current housing without making
- [Evictions in Clean & Sober Housing (Part 1)](https://www.solid-ground.org/tenant-tip-evictions-in-clean-sober-housing-part-1/) - This Tenant Tip addresses RCW 59.18.550 of the Washington State Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RLTA), clarifying the rights and requirements of tenants living in “drug and alcohol free housing,” including their right to due process in an eviction - also known as an Unlawful Detainer Action (UDA). Under this section of the law, any tenant who lives
- [New at the farm: drip irrigation, a giant pumpkin, and twice as much pizza dough ](https://www.solid-ground.org/new-at-the-farm-drip-irrigation-a-giant-pumpkin-and-twice-as-much-pizza-dough/) - It’s been nearly 30 years since Solid Ground first started growing produce at Marra Farm in South Park, and each season still brings something new. The new irrigation system will have two benefits: less water and fewer weeds. “It’s dripping into the ground instead of spraying into the sunny air, so it’s much more water efficient,”
- [Building skills for the kitchen and beyond ](https://www.solid-ground.org/building-skills-for-the-kitchen-and-beyond/) - Lined up along one side of a stainless-steel countertop, knives and cutting boards positioned in front of them, a half dozen teenagers listen attentively as Kai Bahls explains how cooking can require both creativity and precision at the same time. “When you’re baking, you have to pay really close attention to those measurements,” they say.
- [King County Community Action Agencies call for action as federal cuts loom](https://www.solid-ground.org/king-county-community-action-agencies-call-for-action-as-federal-cuts-loom/) - Today, Solid Ground is joining five other Community Action Agencies in King County to demand immediate action to preserve critical federal funding for the essential services and programs on which our communities rely. This press release, shared by all six agencies, highlights the catastrophic consequences our county will face if action is not taken. SEATTLE
- [A space to heal and flourish](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-space-to-heal-and-flourish/) - From her apartment perched on a hill in the Central District, photographer Florene Jimerson has a sweeping view of the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood where she grew up, the two sports stadiums where she works at Ivar’s seafood bars, and even a bit of the water of Elliott Bay beyond it all. The apartment has one
- [Celebrating pathways built, and those who travel them](https://www.solid-ground.org/celebrating-pathways-built-and-those-who-travel-them/) - For Florene, it was help paying the upfront costs of securing a new apartment after a period of homelessness. For Lyssa, it was a two-bedroom apartment and the support of a case manager. For others, it’s help putting food on the table, a ride to and from a doctor’s appointment, or the support of a behavioral
- [From Shalimar: A time for courage](https://www.solid-ground.org/from-shalimar-a-time-for-courage/) - Dear friends, If you’re like me, you've probably spent the last few months alternating between feelings of fear, loss, and anger as each day brings new threats to the institutions and values we once took for granted. This is not a moment for equivocation, so I’ll be blunt: Things are happening in our nation’s capital
- [Big wins and missed opportunities in this year’s legislative session ](https://www.solid-ground.org/big-wins-and-missed-opportunities-in-this-years-legislative-session/) - As is often the case, this year’s legislative session in Olympia ended up being a mixed bag for families living on low incomes in Washington state. On one hand, lawmakers passed a historic rent stabilization bill and avoided the worst potential cuts to services while working to overcome a $16 billion deficit. On the other
- [A conversation with Larry Cole, Medicare advisor and advocate extraordinaire  ](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-conversation-with-larry-cole-medicare-advisor-and-advocate-extraordinaire/) - At Solid Ground, we believe in supporting people who are trapped within oppressive systems at the same time that we work to dismantle those systems. And so does Larry Cole. Larry is one of our most prodigious Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers, sharing his time and skills to help others understand the complex
- [Day of Service commemorates 50 years of building community to end poverty ](https://www.solid-ground.org/day-of-service-commemorates-50-years-of-building-community-to-end-poverty/) - Over 150 volunteers at five sites came together on Friday, August 23 to do community cleanup, garden, and put some sweat equity into the proposition that by working together we can solve poverty! “Solid Ground and Fremont Public Association have always taken an action-oriented approach to community needs. So we’re delighted to have so many volunteers
- [A chance to write her own next chapter](https://www.solid-ground.org/her-next-chapter/) - Seated on a stool and bathed in hazy neon light, Jalyssa Charnae Elliott grips a microphone with one hand and hesitantly announces to the room: “This ... is a dance.” It’s the first line of Jalyssa’s own short poem, titled Of sound mind and I. In it, she describes waltzing with her own mental illness
- [A place to heal – and learn to trust again](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-place-to-heal/) - Ask Talia* what life is like these days, and she’ll likely give you a one-word answer: QUIET. “Everyone says it’s really good when your life is quiet,” she reflects. “But when you’ve had so much chaos throughout your life, it really means something.” That sense of calm and stability didn’t come out of nowhere: Talia
- [Volunteering to be a ‘safe place’ for kids ](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteering-to-be-a-safe-place-for-kids/) - If you ask Nikita Sharma what she loves most about her volunteer work at Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing, she'll tell you it’s something that would stress most adults out: when kids get rowdy. “They get loud, they make a mess, but I get really excited because it means they finally feel safe enough to
- [Celebrating a diversity of cultures at Sand Point Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/celebrating-a-diversity-of-cultures-at-sand-point-housing/) - On a recent evening at Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing, a young boy leaned toward a microphone and hesitantly began to read aloud from a children’s book about butterfly migration – first in English and then in Arabic: “A long, long journey begins with one flap of the wings." “رحلة طويلة جدا تبدأ برفرفة واحدة
- [This Solid Ground volunteer is ready to answer the call(s) ](https://www.solid-ground.org/this-solid-ground-volunteer-is-ready-to-answer-the-calls/) - When people call Solid Ground or walk into our Wallingford office seeking help, there’s a good chance the first face they see, or voice they hear, will be that of Andrea Mann. Andrea volunteers her time nearly every week at our front desk, where she’s often the person people encounter when they come to Solid
- [Progressive WA needs a progressive tax structure to match](https://www.solid-ground.org/progressive-wa-needs-a-progressive-tax-structure-to-match/) - The Great Recession happened at a formative age for me. As a third grader, I remember watching my friends’ parents get laid off from their jobs and face real economic hardship. At the same time, others in my area were not worried in the slightest, insulated from the things that completely devastated other families. I
- [Honoring the women who shaped our work ](https://www.solid-ground.org/honoring-the-women-who-shaped-our-work/) - Emma Ray was such a regular visitor to Seattle’s jail, the jailer eventually gave her a hammock of her own so she could stay overnight with inmates suffering from morphine withdrawal. When she wasn’t sleeping in a cell, Emma could be found under Seattle’s wharfs and deep inside its abandoned buildings, seeking out and caring
- [Remembering Frank Chopp, former Solid Ground leader and tireless champion for low-income communities ](https://www.solid-ground.org/remembering-frank-chopp/) - Washington state has lost a remarkable and visionary leader, a true statesman, and a great man in former Speaker of Washington state's House of Representatives Frank Chopp, who died on Saturday. He was 71. Throughout his career as a legislator and pioneering nonprofit leader, Frank worked tirelessly to advance and protect social services and the
- [Here for the duration thanks to our multiyear partners](https://www.solid-ground.org/here-for-the-duration-thanks-to-our-multi-year-partners/) - For the last 50 years, Solid Ground has been able to provide life-changing services for more than one million people thanks to a committed community of funders, volunteers, and advocates who share our vision of a community beyond poverty. Our work would simply not happen without them. So as we continue to feel the impact
- [Here's what federal budget cuts could mean for our most vulnerable neighbors ](https://www.solid-ground.org/heres-what-federal-budget-cuts-could-mean-for-our-most-vulnerable-neighbors/) - Under the constant barrage of news coming out of Washington, D.C. over the last few months, it can be difficult to single out which federal actions are meant to distract us and which pose real and serious threats for our communities. But here’s one thing that clearly deserves our attention: The potential gutting of our
- [Building new pathways through partnership ](https://www.solid-ground.org/building-new-pathways-through-partnership/) - At Solid Ground, we believe poverty is solvable – but also that no one can solve it alone. That’s why we work throughout the year to grow and strengthen community partnerships with individuals and organizations who share our vision for a community beyond poverty and oppression where all people have equitable opportunity to thrive. Our
- [Solid Ground stands with the Duwamish. Federal recognition is long overdue.](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-stands-with-the-duwamish/) - When white settlers arrived at Alki Point 170 years ago and began to build what would become a city called Seattle, they weren't working with a blank canvas. On the land we now know as King County, they found at least 17 villages, with nearly 100 buildings between them, that were home to a rich
- [What we’ve heard from our community – and what we’re doing about it ](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-weve-heard-from-our-community-and-what-were-doing-about-it/) - Solving poverty – both in our community and in the individual lives of the people we serve – is tough work, and we know we’re not always going to get it right. But at Solid Ground, we’re never going to stop trying to get it right, and that’s why we continuously ask the people we
- [Cheshiahud: Not the last lake Indian in Seattle](https://www.solid-ground.org/cheshiahud-not-the-last-lake-indian-in-seattle/) - Head about a mile south from Solid Ground’s office on North 45th Street in Wallingford and you’ll find a shoreline path called the Cheshiahud Loop that rings a body of water we now know as Lake Union. The name for this 6-mile trail comes from an Indigenous canoe carver and guide who was famous for
- [Following the lead of the people we serve ](https://www.solid-ground.org/following-the-lead-of-the-people-we-serve/) - Seventeen years ago, Wendy Cisneros found herself alone and scared in an unfamiliar city. Recently separated from her husband, she was suddenly on her own with a baby boy to look after and no idea where they would sleep or how they would eat. “I didn’t know what to do,” she recalls. “I didn’t know
- [Sqʷsəb and the people of the big lake](https://www.solid-ground.org/sqʷsəb-and-the-people-of-the-big-lake/) - Before white colonizers chopped down the alder, ash, and towering Douglas fir to make way for farmland, before the military paved over the earth to build airstrips and hangars, and before Solid Ground converted some of those naval buildings into homes for people finding stability after homelessness, the land we now know as Sand Point
- [Back in a big way to fight for clear paths out of poverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/back-in-a-big-way-to-fight-for-clear-paths-out-of-poverty/) - When it comes to clearing and maintaining trails, the bigger your crew the better. And that’s exactly what we had at this year’s annual MLK Lobby Day, organized by Solid Ground’s advocacy partner, the Statewide Poverty Action Network. Policy priorities include: Improving access to poverty-fighting programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the
- [Undoing Racism®: Seeking our ‘growing edge’](https://www.solid-ground.org/undoing-racism-seeking-our-growing-edge-2/) - Starting in 2001, Solid Ground began sending staff members through a transformational training created by the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond called Undoing Racism® (UR). Today, all of our permanent, full-time staff are required to attend. The workshop takes place over two intensive, eight-hour days. Participants learn the history of racism in the US
- [A sacred spring and the ever-flowing resilience of Indigenous peoples](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-sacred-spring-and-the-ever-flowing-resilience-of-indigenous-peoples/) - In a stand of trees a few blocks west of North Seattle College, a pool of water trickles out of a stone ring and onto mud stained a bright copper red. This is red ochre, known as líq’tәd in the Lushootseed language of the Duwamish and Coast Salish peoples who gathered at this sacred site
- [Seattle's first people and the river that shares their name](https://www.solid-ground.org/seattles-first-people-and-the-river-that-shares-their-name/) - From a thicket of trees behind Solid Ground’s Giving Garden at Marra Farm, the waters of the nearly hidden Hamm Creek bubble down through ravines, ditches, and culverts, until finally spilling out into the Duwamish River. For millennia, these waters sustained the life of a verdant valley, from the bountiful salmon that plied its course
- [Solid Ground partners with Converge Media to produce public service announcements ](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-partners-with-converge-media-to-produce-public-service-announcements/) - If you wanted to share an important message with your community, how would you do it? Maybe you’d log on to social media, like TikTok or Twitter/X – assuming, of course, that those platforms are still around, and that the community you want to reach is using them. Or maybe you’d go more old school
- [What we're doing to support the Duwamish fight for federal recognition](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-were-doing-to-support-the-duwamish-fight-for-federal-recognition/) - At nonprofits and other organizations around the U.S., it’s become common practice to acknowledge that the land we all live on was stolen from the displaced and marginalized Indigenous peoples of this continent. In meetings and at events, we often make a point to state that the descendants of those peoples are still among us,
- [Why Solid Ground supports the Duwamish fight for federal recognition](https://www.solid-ground.org/support-duwamish/) - At Solid Ground, we know that to solve poverty, we must recognize the systemic oppression and institutional barriers that rob people of their agency and keep them from thriving. For some people, that oppression spans decades or centuries – its harm compounded with each new generation. Our work at Solid Ground starts with acknowledging that
- [What we’re doing in Olympia to clear the pathway out of poverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-were-doing-in-olympia-to-clear-the-pathway-out-of-poverty/) - The pathway out of poverty should be clear and easy to navigate, but instead it's overgrown, confusing, and insufficient to meet people’s needs along the way. So this year, the Statewide Poverty Action Network – Solid Ground’s advocacy partner – is giving Washington state lawmakers a map for how to clear it. It shows we
- [Seattle’s mayor wants to pull back on homelessness prevention. Here’s why we can’t let that happen. ](https://www.solid-ground.org/stop-seattle-homelessness-prevention-cuts/) - Whether you’ve been homeless for years or are facing eviction for the first time, Solid Ground believes you have a right to a stable home where you feel safe – and we have programs designed to help you get there. But the truth is that it's simply far easier, cheaper, and more effective to keep
- [Solid Ground History: This is how you make change ](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-history-this-is-how-you-make-change/) - At Solid Ground, we believe that people living in poverty know best what they need and deserve to be involved in decisions that affect their lives. We believe in and trust their experience, knowing we can’t solve poverty without their wisdom. Perhaps no one person better embodies this commitment than Juanita Maestas, chair of Statewide
- [Living into Solid Ground’s Land Acknowledgement](https://www.solid-ground.org/living-into-solid-grounds-land-acknowledgement/) - Like many organizations, Solid Ground regularly acknowledges our continued occupation of land lived on and stewarded by Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. When our Board of Directors formally adopted our Land Acknowledgement, we also pledged to put the words into action by building “deeper relationships with the Duwamish, Coast Salish, and other Indigenous stewards of
- [What we learned at the Salon: Making investments to close the behavioral health care gap ](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-learned-at-the-salon-making-investments-to-close-the-behavioral-health-care-gap/) - Spend just a few hours in one of Seattle’s denser neighborhoods, and you’ll inevitably witness the human toll of a deficient behavioral health system: People in the throes of addiction or a mental health crisis, alone but in public, without the support they need and deserve. The gap between the mental health services we need
- [Living into Solid Ground's Labor Acknowledgement](https://www.solid-ground.org/living-into-solid-grounds-labor-acknowledgement/) - If you spend time around social justice organizations like Solid Ground, you’ve likely heard someone recite a formal statement about the history of the land we occupy and the Indigenous stewards from whom it was unjustly taken. This Land Acknowledgement is both an act of gratitude for the land from which we benefit and part
- [YOU are our hope for 2025](https://www.solid-ground.org/you-are-our-hope-for-2025/) - As we enter a new year fraught with uncertainty, we carry with us the warmth and brilliance of our Solid Ground community. Together, we’ve shown that unity and compassion have the power to illuminate even the darkest paths – so that we may we find our way to brighter futures for all. In this spirit
- [We have a vision for the year 2030. Here's how we’re going to make it a reality.](https://www.solid-ground.org/we-have-a-vision-for-the-year-2030-heres-how-were-going-to-make-it-a-reality/) - For 50 years, Solid Ground has been singularly focused on doing one thing: Solving poverty. Our commitment to that mission has never changed, but the tools we’ve used to achieve it have. As the needs and challenges of our community have evolved over the decades, we’ve listened and responded to those we serve to make sure
- [A bridge built on lived experiences](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-bridge-built-on-lived-experiences/) - When Governor Jay Inslee formed Washington state’s Poverty Reduction Work Group (PRWG) in late 2017, the Statewide Poverty Action Network jumped at the chance to play a lead role. As Solid Ground’s advocacy partner, Poverty Action has 20+ years of amplifying the voices and stories of people most impacted by poverty across our state, sparking
- [It’s time for Medicare Open Enrollment! Here’s what you should know. ](https://www.solid-ground.org/its-time-for-medicare-open-enrollment-heres-what-you-should-know/) - Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Tuesday, October 15 – Saturday, December 7. This is the one time of year when those already enrolled in Medicare can make changes to their health and drug plans for the next year. Changes made during this period will be effective Sunday, January 1, 2025. Solid Ground is here to
- [Solid Ground History: Cultivating community leaders ](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-history-cultivating-community-leaders/) - Leadership development is a lot like gardening. You place people in a nutrient-rich environment, feed the soil, water them, maybe provide a trellis to guide their growth. For more than 50 years, Solid Ground and our forebear, the Fremont Public Association, have cultivated leaders who have gone on to flourish in anti-poverty organizations, government, academia,
- [Solid Ground History: 'Where your job is to create more leaders'](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-history-where-your-job-is-to-create-more-leaders/) - “When I was at Solid Ground, I spent a lot of time talking to people across the state who seemed to be talked about a lot but never talked directly to,” says Eliseo (EJ) Juárez, the Director of Equity and Environmental Justice for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. EJ was hired in August
- [Solid Ground History: Community engagement is key ](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-history-community-engagement-is-key/) - When Lee Harper joined Solid Ground’s forebear, the Fremont Public Association (FPA), in early 1998, Marra Farm was a 4-acre tangle of weeds in South Park. The formerly lush truck farm, once owned by a founder of the Pike Place Market, was hidden in plain sight. So how did we help turn it back into
- [Marra Farm Chicken Cooperative](https://www.solid-ground.org/marra-farm-chicken-cooperative/) - Update: The chicken co-op is now self-sustaining! Contact Marra Farm Chicken Co-op to get more information. Last summer we introduced 17 teenage chickens (pullets) to their new home at Marra Farm as part of the Marra Farm Chicken Cooperative (MFCC)! This was a monumental step towards the dream of a community-led chicken cooperative at Marra
- [Cultivating community farming in Seattle and beyond ](https://www.solid-ground.org/cultivating-community-farming-in-seattle-and-beyond/) - Josephine Oleson was already hard at work by 8am, picking her way through the well-tended rows at Sow Therapeutic Farm in the Puyallup Valley in search of dark-green zucchini. One by one, she picked the squash until she had nearly 60 pounds packed up in crates in the back of her car. By 1pm, the
- [Weidner employees brighten up Sand Point Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/weidner-employees-brighten-up-sand-point-housing/) - Armed with wheelbarrows, paintbrushes, and power washers, a small army of Weidner employees descended on Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing last month to make our apartment complex even brighter and more welcoming for adults and families seeking healing and stability after experiences with homelessness. Like Solid Ground, Weidner understands the power of building community through
- [Don Berg, medical benefits detective: Helping people solve the mystery of Medicare](https://www.solid-ground.org/medicare-volunteer-don-berg/) - An avid reader, RSVP* volunteer Don Berg enjoys a good mystery novel, especially the ones he can't easily solve. He jokes that he needs to be careful about not giving away the answer too early when watching a mystery series with his wife. Don grew up and went to school in the Twin Cities area
- [Pupusas](https://www.solid-ground.org/pupusas/) - Pupusas are the beloved national dish of El Salvador, believed to originate with the Indigenous Pipil tribe over 2,000 years ago, who called them kukumuzin. During the 1980s civil war in El Salvador, many El Salvadorans fled the country, bringing pupusas all over the globe. Before colonization, pupusas were vegetarian, filled with squash blossoms, herbs,
- [Now at the farm: A hoop house, home-grown pizza dough, and more! ](https://www.solid-ground.org/now-at-the-farm-a-hoop-house-home-grown-pizza-dough-and-more/) - No two summers are alike at Solid Ground’s Giving Garden at Marra Farm, and not just because of Seattle’s ever-changing climate. This year, you’ll find several new features to our Children’s Garden, designed to make it even more fun and engaging for kids and teenagers who stop by for field trips and farm tours. And
- [Partnering to fuel futures beyond poverty ](https://www.solid-ground.org/partnering-to-fuel-futures-beyond-poverty/) - At Solid Ground, we know that our bodies, minds, and communities are at their best when we all have empowered access to healthy, culturally relevant food. That’s why Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) works to fuel futures beyond poverty in our community by ensuring everyone is able to know, grow, cook, and eat nourishing
- [Breaking down barriers to behavioral health after homelessness ](https://www.solid-ground.org/breaking-down-barriers-to-behavioral-health/) - For most of his 36 years, Seth Parksion has dealt with panic attacks, anxiety, and delusions that kept him from doing many of the things he wanted to do in life. And for just as long, he’s struggled to get mental health care that works for him. These days, however, getting help is as easy
- [The Supreme Court's ruling on homelessness is backwards and cruel. It's also a distraction from real solutions.](https://www.solid-ground.org/supreme-court-ruling-on-homelessness-is-backwards-and-cruel/) - Tonight, hundreds of thousands of Americans with no other place to go will do their best to get some sleep wherever they can – in cars, tents, and city parks across the country. Hundreds more will become homeless tomorrow as the cost of food and housing in the U.S. continues to climb beyond what many
- [VIDEO: Solid Ground's legacy of cultivating anti-poverty leaders and organizations ](https://www.solid-ground.org/video-solid-grounds-legacy-of-cultivating-anti-poverty-leaders-and-organizations/) - One way to measure Solid Ground’s impact over the past 50 years is through the success stories of the individuals and families who have changed their lives for the better with our support. There are well over a million(!) of them, and you can find many here on our Groundviews blog. But even that number
- [More Seattle food banks are meeting people where they are – at home ](https://www.solid-ground.org/more-seattle-food-banks-are-meeting-people-where-they-are-at-home/) - This article was first published on the website of the Seattle Food Committee, which is staffed by Solid Ground. Four years ago, when the COVID pandemic first struck, thousands of Seattle families were suddenly unable to make their weekly trip to the neighborhood food bank, which for many meant not having to choose between skipping
- [Remembering the children at the forefront of the Civil Rights movement](https://www.solid-ground.org/remembering-the-children-at-the-forefront-of-the-civil-rights-movement/) - When Kathya Alexander talks to young people about the struggle for civil rights in the U.S., she says she’s often alarmed by what they tell her. “If they know anything, they know that Rosa Parks sat on a bus – but they have no idea why. They know that Martin Luther King made a speech
- [A colorful, collaborative homage to community at Broadview ](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-colorful-collaborative-homage-to-community-at-broadview/) - Just outside the playroom at Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing, a once-empty beige wall is now alive with a colorful scene of cartoon animals gathered under a broad tree, a warm sunset at their backs. If you look closer, you’ll find words hidden in the leaves of the tree and the pink clouds in the
- [50 years, 2 million lives, one magical evening](https://www.solid-ground.org/50-years-2-million-lives-one-magical-evening/) - How do you celebrate 50 years of life-changing work, touching nearly 2 million people, in just one evening? At Solid Ground, we gathered with a few hundred of our friends – participants, partners, donors, staff, and volunteers – to honor personal triumphs, reflect on pioneering innovations, and rejoice in the legacy of lives changed, all
- [For our communities and our future, vote NO on these three initiatives this fall ](https://www.solid-ground.org/for-our-communities-and-our-future-vote-no-on-these-three-initiatives-this-fall/) - As you may have heard, we’ve got a big election coming up in November. But the race for the White House is only part of the story, because Washington state voters will also decide on several measures that could have a devastating impact on our communities, neighbors, and children. Backed by a multi-millionaire hedge fund
- [Black leadership and the roots of anti-racism at Solid Ground ](https://www.solid-ground.org/black-leadership-and-the-roots-of-anti-racism-at-solid-ground/) - For a little more than half of our 50-year history, Solid Ground was guided by the leadership and wisdom of one woman: Cheryl Cobbs Murphy. In 1984, Cheryl was hired as the Housing Director of a loosely organized neighborhood organization called the Fremont Public Association (FPA), which ran a handful of anti-poverty programs in North
- [Hari Kondabolu honors JustServe AmeriCorps](https://www.solid-ground.org/hari-kondabolu-honors-justserve/) - "These are folks who actually do the work. They fight for themselves and for communities. For me, that informed a lot of the way I see the world and the way I write." At Solid Ground's April 7 Building Community Luncheon, comedian Hari Kondabolu spoke passionately about the impact his time with JustServe AmeriCorps had
- [We need YOU: Join the Washington Reading Corps!](https://www.solid-ground.org/we-need-you-join-the-washington-reading-corps/) - Want to make a long-term difference in kids’ lives? Consider a year of service with the Washington Reading Corps (WRC) of King County! WRC is a statewide program that helps struggling preschool to elementary students improve their reading skills and succeed in school. WRC believes access to education and closing the achievement gap are key
- [Disconnecting the line: Farewell to Community Voice Mail/ConnectUp](https://www.solid-ground.org/disconnecting-the-line-farewell-to-community-voice-mailconnectup/) - We often forget the importance of having a phone when it comes to hearing back from future employers, healthcare providers or apartment managers. Fortunately in 1991, an extraordinary community service program known as Community Voice Mail (CVM) arose. CVM enabled those with no home or phone to set up personal voice mail boxes to prevent
- [Transitional to permanent housing conversions create more supportive homes](https://www.solid-ground.org/transitional-to-permanent-housing-conversions-create-more-supportive-homes/) - Every single person deserves a safe place to sleep at night, but sadly, this is not accessible for many people who struggle to find stable, affordable homes. Solid Ground acknowledges that the critical lack of affordable permanent housing in the Seattle area stands as a significant barrier for those living on low or fixed incomes
- [Meet Apple Corps!](https://www.solid-ground.org/meet-apple-corps/) - Welcome to the Apple Corps blog! Based in Seattle, WA, we are a cohort of nine AmeriCorps State/National members whose mission is to address root causes of hunger and other health inequities in underserved communities. To this end, you'll find Apple Corps members working in schools, community institutions, and government agencies, fighting inequity from an
- [Sand Point student, a ‘positive force’ for good, recognized with scholarship ](https://www.solid-ground.org/sand-point-student-a-positive-force-for-good-recognized-with-scholarship/) - Elroe earned an associate degree from Seattle Central Community College while still in high school and is now studying computer science.
- [How we’re making space for community to shape Solid Ground’s future ](https://www.solid-ground.org/how-were-making-space-for-community-to-shape-solid-grounds-future/) - Every few years, nonprofits and corporations alike take stock of their progress and challenges to put together a plan they hope will guide their work in the years ahead. Usually, the plan is written by board members or consultants who meet behind closed doors to decide among themselves what’s best for the organization, with limited
- ['Put the important things first'](https://www.solid-ground.org/put-the-important-things-first/) - It’s cause for celebration: All three Class of 2019 students who participated in tutoring on Solid Ground's Sand Point Housing campus not only graduated from high school – they’re also headed to STEM programs at Washington state colleges in the fall. The students – Bereket, Mekedes, and Semere (first names only by request) – each
- [Becoming the representation that’s missing in tech  ](https://www.solid-ground.org/becoming-the-representation-thats-missing-in-tech/) - When Mekedes Dejenie first discovered computer science in high school, she knew immediately it was the career for her. But when she walked into her first college-level computer science course a few months later, Mekedes says she quickly began to feel like an imposter. “In computer science and tech, there’s just not that many students
- [Healing to the tune of two dozen ukuleles](https://www.solid-ground.org/healing-to-the-tune-of-a-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
- [Building social-emotional skills for life, one video game at a time](https://www.solid-ground.org/building-social-emotional-skills-for-life-one-video-game-at-a-time/) - To beat the computer game Heave Ho, players must move between platforms on the screen by swinging their bodies back and forth to launch themselves through the air toward the next platform. There’s a problem though: You’re just a little two-armed creature, and no matter how many times you swing and launch yourself toward the
- [Through stability, a chance to give back](https://www.solid-ground.org/through-stability-a-chance-to-give-back/) - On pretty much any given Friday afternoon, you can find David Grech on his weekly stroll down the Burke-Gilman Trail to the Seattle Ronald McDonald House, where he helps keep sick kids entertained between doctors’ appointments at the hospital across the street. The weekly volunteer shift is David’s way of giving back – something that
- [A seed of hope blossoms into an impactful career](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-seed-of-hope-blossoms-into-an-impactful-career/) - When Patricia Flores called Broadview Emergency Shelter in 1994, she was only looking for a safe haven on her journey away from domestic violence (DV). She certainly found safety and security there. But more than that, she opened the door to a lifelong career as a community organizer and leader in the sexual assault and
- [Omari Salisbury to present keynote at Solid Ground’s 50th Anniversary Gala](https://www.solid-ground.org/omari-salisbury-to-present-keynote-at-solid-grounds-50th-anniversary-gala/) - Solid Ground is thrilled to announce that Converge Media’s Omari Salisbury will present the keynote address at our 50th Anniversary Gala on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 5:30pm at SUMMIT. In just eight years, Converge Media has built an award-winning legacy telling stories about, from, and to Seattle’s Black community and BIPOC communities throughout the Pacific
- [50 Years of ‘Freedom from Poverty through Action’](https://www.solid-ground.org/50-years-of-freedom-from-poverty-through-action/) - As of this spring, Solid Ground will have been in the business of changing lives and building community for half a century – a time during which we’ve helped over a million people overcome poverty to pursue their dreams. Throughout the year 2024, we’ll be celebrating 50 Years of Changing Lives. We’ll feature articles to
- [Commemorative logo honors agency history and legacy ](https://www.solid-ground.org/commemorative-logo-honors-agency-history-and-legacy/) - This year, Solid Ground celebrates a special milestone: 50 years of progress toward solving poverty! To help honor our past as well as our ongoing work, we're unveiling this 50th Anniversary logo to be featured throughout 2024. The unique design incorporates several elements of our history, including a representation of the Fremont neighborhood's 'Waiting
- [LIT: A joyful celebration of healing through art](https://www.solid-ground.org/lit-a-joyful-celebration-of-healing-through-art/) - On the first anniversary of a tragic event that rocked the Sand Point Housing (SPH) campus and our entire community, a bright light shone to honor the life of mother and SPH resident Charleena Lyles. Youth residents proudly shared artwork through a resident-led art project that culminated in a gallery showing titled “LIT” on Monday,
- [Penny Harvest student leaders learn "what love feels like."](https://www.solid-ground.org/penny-harvest-leaders-learn-what-love-feels-like/) - A circle of nervous and excited faces stared back at me as I explained with our school's Dean, Devon McColley-Hopkins, that they were there to represent the school. Cedar Valley Community School officially started our Penny Harvest Roundtable a few weeks ago. Penny Harvest students knew it was their large responsibility to decide how to
- [Penny Harvest teaches children the power of philanthropy](https://www.solid-ground.org/penny-harvest-teaches-children-the-power-of-philanthropy/) - As I sat in Room 307 at Madison Middle School yesterday, I was reminded once again why I love my job. The Penny Harvest youth philanthropy roundtable that aptly named themselves "How to be Awesome" were interviewing organizations that they were considering granting funds. The questions they asked "were probing and pointed and the answers provided
- [Power in pennies: A tribute to Penny Harvest](https://www.solid-ground.org/power-in-pennies-a-tribute-to-penny-harvest/) - Environmental stewards. Philanthropists. Community leaders. These are not usually titles we give to kids, even if the phrase “making a difference” is constantly pushed throughout school curricula. Is there a way that schools can facilitate the kindly intentions of students who are just at the beginning stages of a lifetime of learning? With the Penny
- [COMPARED TO WHAT? Poetry zine gives voice to Sand Point Housing youth](https://www.solid-ground.org/compared-to-what-youth-poetry-series/) - The youth who live at Solid Ground's Sand Point Housing campus do not see themselves as a continuation of their parents' lives. "I get super annoyed when I am compared," one girl says. "It's just irritating because that is just saying that you don't really know who I am if I am being compared." Thus the
- [From seed to plate... Engaging & educating at our farms](https://www.solid-ground.org/from-seed-to-plate-engaging-educating-at-our-farms/) - At Solid Ground’s Giving Gardens at Marra Farm in South Park and Seattle Community Farm at Rainier Vista, we challenge people to think critically: Where does our food come from? What is good food? How does it grow, and how do you cook it? Who grows it? Are they treated and paid fairly? Who gets
- [Overcoming trauma through poetry](https://www.solid-ground.org/overcoming-trauma-through-poetry/) - Using words as weapons, youth living in our Broadview residence for parents and children - all of whom are domestic violence survivors - are learning to fight trauma through poetry. Broadview Children's Advocate Kayla B. started a writing group last winter to give kids a creative outlet to struggle through their experiences. She explains that “it’s not all gushy and
- [The Light in My World: A poetry chapbook by Broadview youth](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-light-in-my-world-a-poetry-chapbook-by-broadview-youth/) - The The Light in My World is the second compilation of original poetry written by young people who stayed with their families in Solid Ground’s Broadview Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing for women and children. With the help of Broadview Children’s Advocates and the Pongo Poetry Project, the authors -- ages 5 - 12 -- found their voices. Over
- [Kids’ programs spark interests and create bonds](https://www.solid-ground.org/kids-programs-spark-interests-and-create-bonds/) - For families who have experienced homelessness, finding the time and money to participate in afterschool programs can be challenging. However, these activities and programs play an important role in building a foundation for growth and healing after families enter permanent or transitional housing. With this in mind, staff at Brettler Family Place and Sand Point
- [‘The Rude Princess’: Sand Point Housing youth reach for the TOP](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-rude-princess-sand-point-housing-youth-reach-for-the-top/) - At the dress rehearsal for Sand Point Housing youth’s performance of their original script, The Rude Princess, the energy was electric. Developed through weeks of workshopping in 2015 via Theater of Possibility (TOP) – a program that teaches acting and collaboration skills to youth with little to no previous theater experience – the play was
- [University Rotary Club’s gift to Solid Ground has the kids jumping with joy](https://www.solid-ground.org/university-rotary-clubs-gift-to-solid-ground-has-the-kids-jumping-with-joy/) - The Rotary Club of the University District selected Solid Ground to receive a gift in honor of the club’s 75th anniversary. During the club meeting in Dec. 2013, Solid Ground’s Resource Development Director Dean McColgan and Director of Residential Services Dee Hills received the generous $50,000 gift from Marella Alejandrino, University Rotary President. The gift funded the creation
- [Helping kids learn to fly](https://www.solid-ground.org/helping-kids-learn-to-fly/) - Kids come with their moms to our Broadview program on the heels of experiencing homelessness and often, domestic violence. Through a combination of support groups and activities, we support them to heal from traumas, spread their wings and soar. A group of Broadview youth takes a monthly field trip to SANCA (The School of Acrobatics
- [What I learned at the Youth Philanthropy Summit](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-i-learned-at-the-youth-philanthropy-summit/) - Cedar Valley Community School was lucky to have the opportunity to attend the Second Annual Youth Philanthropy Summit last Thursday. This Penny Harvest event was a chance for students from all over the greater Seattle area to come together and collectively share and learn more about philanthropy and social justice work. Ten student leaders from Cedar
- [Community Forums Network seeks input on youth employment](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-forums-network-seeks-input-on-youth-employment/) - It’s no surprise to anyone at Solid Ground that there is a crisis in our community regarding employment opportunities and readiness for young adults. There are no simple solutions to the variety of factors that combine to create barriers to young people gaining employment. In an effort to gain collective wisdom, the Community Forums Network
- [Solid Ground supports teaching youth about racism and social justice!](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-supports-teaching-youth-about-racism-and-social-justice/) - Solid Ground is lending support to the issue playing out at The Center School, where teacher Jon Greenberg was directed to discontinue the racism section of his Citizenship and Social Justice course. Greenberg is well-known to the Solid Ground community. He is a former Penny Harvest Coach, and his students have been powerful advocates for people living
- [Youth Service America gives Penny Harvest a shoutout](https://www.solid-ground.org/youth-service-america-gives-penny-harvest-a-shoutout/) - On September 26, Youth Service America highlighted youth philanthropic efforts across the country. Solid Ground is excited that they recommend Common Cents Penny Harvest, the largest youth philanthropy program in the country. (Solid Ground operates the Seattle branch of Penny Harvest.) Also in the report: A new study finds that 90% of youth ages eight
- [The World in Me: A poetry chapbook by Broadview youth](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-world-in-me-a-poetry-chapbook-by-broadview-youth/) - The World in Me is a compilation of original poetry written by young people ages 8 - 17 who stayed with their families in housing at Solid Ground’s Broadview Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing for women and children. Over the past few months, with the help of Broadview Children’s Advocates and the Pongo Poetry Project,
- [Rounding up the Solid Ground community for a deliciously good time! ](https://www.solid-ground.org/rounding-up-the-solid-ground-community-for-a-deliciously-good-time/) - Solid Ground knows that to solve poverty, we need to build a community of partners - and this means coming together in times of celebration as well as times of struggle. Putting together an event like this also requires a small army of volunteers working behind the scenes. This includes volunteer photographer Rachael Green,
- [Basil Pesto Potato Salad](https://www.solid-ground.org/basil-pesto-potato-salad/) - Be an instant hit at your next picnic or BBQ with this not so traditional potato salad from The Food Network's Ellie Krieger. Ditch the mayo in this recipe and substitute it with some basil pesto instead. This potato salad is bound to turn some heads and you'll have people lining up begging you for
- [Chocolate Zucchini Brownies](https://www.solid-ground.org/chocolate-zucchini-brownies/) - With Thanksgiving around the corner, we are all probably plotting ideas on what to cook up this Thanksgiving. Although entrees and main entrees are important, we cannot forget to satisfy our sweet tooth. Did I mention they are not your typical brownies? These brownies include zucchini as one of its main ingredients. If this doesn’t
- [Squash Macaroni & Cheese](https://www.solid-ground.org/squash-macaroni-cheese/) - Want a seasonal recipe that will squash that Thanksgiving food coma? Try this creamy squash macaroni and cheese. All the goodness of whole grains to keep you full, not sleepy, while the in-season squash is packed with vitamin A to keep your eyes healthy. This recipe is sure to keep you warm this holiday season. Serves
- [Mango Jícama Salad/Ensalada de Jícama y Mango](https://www.solid-ground.org/mango-jicama-saladensalada-de-jicama-y-mango/) - It's officially summer in Seattle! And that means it's mango season. Pair this juicy beauty with a native of Mexico, the jícama, a sweet and crunchy root vegetable. This quick and easy salad is healthy and delicious. What's not to love? ¡Llegó oficialmente el verano en Seattle! Eso significa que es la temporada de mango. Come
- [Brazilian-Style Sautéed Greens](https://www.solid-ground.org/brazilian-style-sauteed-greens/) - Serves 4, ½ cup per serving Ingredients: 1 pound collard greens 4 medium cloves garlic 2 Tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Remove stems from each collard green leaf. Stack the leaves on top of each other and roll them tightly into a tube-shaped bundle of leaves. Make multiple
- [Black Bean Brownies](https://www.solid-ground.org/black-bean-brownies-2/) - Cooking Matters volunteer instructor Melissa Miller says this recipe "always makes me really happy, because it is a food that I love, that I can have as a treat, and also be healthy. I'm a fiend for the spicy/sweet flavor combination, so when I make them myself, I usually add cinnamon and chili powder to spice
- [Pumpkin Smoothie: ‘Tis the season to enjoy some pumpkin!](https://www.solid-ground.org/tis-the-season-to-enjoy-some-pumpkin-2/) - It’s October and you know what that means … PUMPKIN OVERLOAD! When we enter our grocery store, we know it is “pumpkin season” as we are welcomed by the different pumpkins used as decorations in the front of the store. Our taste buds start to send signals to our brain telling us that we must
- [Guacamole](https://www.solid-ground.org/guacamole/) - Avocados are the ultimate superfood, high in protein, fiber and the "good" fats. Use them in this simple recipe and spice up your chips with everyone's favorite dip, guacamole. Los aguacates son un superalimento por excelencia, altos en proteína, fibra y “grasas buenas”. Úselos en esta sencilla receta y sirva sus chips con un rico
- [Banana Oat Bars: Recipe & cooking demo](https://www.solid-ground.org/banana-oat-bars/) - This recipe uses just a few simple ingredients to make a delicious and nutritious bar that is good for either breakfasts or snacks. It get its protein from nut butter, whole grains from oats, and natural sweetness from honey and bananas. Bake up a batch to have these bars ready to eat for the next
- [Dried Black Beans: Recipe & cooking demo](https://www.solid-ground.org/dried-black-beans-recipe-cooking-demo/) - Dried beans are a great pantry item to keep well stocked so you always have protein on hand. Canned beans are already budget friendly, but dried beans are just pennies on the dollar. These protein-packed legumes are great for your health and your wallet! While cooking dried beans requires a little more planning than canned
- [Overnight Oats: Recipe & cooking demo](https://www.solid-ground.org/overnight-oats-recipe-cooking-demo/) - Overnight oats is a simple and nutritious breakfast recipe that can be made using shelf staples, such as oats, and other ingredients that you may already have on hand, like milk or peanut butter. Not only is this a cost-saving recipe, but it is also time-saving, allowing you to make breakfast the night before and
- [Fried Rice: Recipe & cooking demo](https://www.solid-ground.org/fried-rice-recipe-cooking-demo/) - Fried rice is a great meal that you can make with things from your pantry. This recipe is ideal for using up leftover cooked rice, and can help you use up those two carrots or half a broccoli head left from other cooking adventures that now have nowhere else to go. Fresh, frozen, canned, or
- [Jambalaya](https://www.solid-ground.org/jambalaya/) - Jambalaya is a dish of warm, hearty flavors and textures. Every Jambalaya recipe is a unique experience due to the numerous ways you can customize the spices and ingredients to make it your own favorite one-pot recipe. Prep time 15 mins | Cook time 35 min | Total time 50 min | Yield: 6 servings of
- [Veggie Lasagna: Recipe and cooking demo](https://www.solid-ground.org/veggie-lasagna-recipe-and-cooking-demo/) - This recipe packs veggies, whole grains, and calcium-rich dairy for a savory and creamy dinner staple. You can make a batch ahead of time and freeze it for easy meal planning! Prep time: 30 mins | Total time: 1 hour 15 mins | Yield: 8 servings Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook lasagna noodles following
- [Chana Saag](https://www.solid-ground.org/chana-saag/) - Creamy coconut milk and seasoned chickpeas make this a cozy fall meal! Add some brown rice to bring this pantry meal to the next level. Chana Saag, sometimes called chickpea and spinach curry, comes from the Hindi word Chana, meaning chickpeas, and Saag, meaning greens. This meal only gets better as leftovers - and is
- [Easy Whole Grain Bread](https://www.solid-ground.org/easy-whole-grain-bread/) - Making homemade bread is a great way to save some money at the store and the taste is exceptional! With a few simple ingredients, you can make your own bread at home, with whole grain flour to pack this loaf full of fiber, healthy fats, and other nutrients. While a loaf of bread typically costs
- [Black Bean Burgers](https://www.solid-ground.org/black-bean-burgers/) - These homemade black bean burgers are filling, tasty, and nutritious, and best of all, freezer-friendly! Make your own at home with protein-packed beans, flavorful garlic, onions, and spices - and egg and breadcrumbs to hold the patty together. Prep time 30 mins | Cook time 15 min | Total time 45 min | Yield: 6 burger
- [Bibimbap](https://www.solid-ground.org/bibimbap/) - Bibimbap (also called goldongban) is a Korean dish made with leftovers, eaten on Lunar New Year’s Eve. Tradition is that families must get rid of all their leftovers before the year draws to an end, so Bibimpap is a mix of all of the leftovers over a bowl of rice. Lunar New Year this year
- [Stuffed Bell Peppers](https://www.solid-ground.org/stuffed-bell-peppers/) - If you are looking for a recipe to make with your leftover rice, then look no further! Stuffed bell peppers are a great way to get lots of veggies in one tasty dish using pantry staples! Try out different proteins, veggies, and spices to make this recipe unique to you. Below is a vegetarian version
- [Mesir Wat](https://www.solid-ground.org/mesir-wat/) - Mesir Wat is a thick stew originally from Ethiopia. The name comes from mesir (meaning lentils) and wat (meaning stew). Mesir wat and other types of wat are usually served on Injera, a thin, spongy sourdough bread. To eat, rip off pieces of Injera and use it to scoop up the wat, creating a delicious
- [Vietnamese Spring Rolls](https://www.solid-ground.org/vietnamese-spring-rolls/) - In the United States, the term “spring rolls” can be a catch-all phrase for the cylindrical Asian-American foods. This means that a lot of different rolls with different wrappers, fillings, and preparation styles may all be called “spring rolls,” even though they can taste very different and have different histories and traditions. Spring rolls of
- [Rainbow Pizza](https://www.solid-ground.org/rainbow-pizza/) - Rainbow Pizza is a great way to share a vibrant and colorful treat, and choosing colorful vegetables helps us get a variety of nutrients. Whole wheat pizza dough gives us all the benefits and nutrients of whole grains. Try this recipe with kids in your life, or simply the young at heart. Prep time 45
- [Butter Chickpeas](https://www.solid-ground.org/butter-chickpeas/) - This flavorful meal is the perfect pantry meal for a cozy day. Protein-packed chickpeas, creamy coconut milk, and warm spices come together to make this stew a family favorite! This recipe is based on butter chicken (Murgh Makhani), a dish that originated in Delhi (Northern India) in 1948. The curry was made "by chance" by
- [Pumpkin Pancakes](https://www.solid-ground.org/pumpkin-pancakes/) - Pancakes come in many different shapes, sizes, and flavors. Nearly every country’s cuisine has some sort of pancake dish; sweet or savory, thick or thin, small or large - but all delicious! American-style pancakes like the ones in this recipe originate from the Narraganset tribe (the Indigenous people of what is now known as Rhode
- [Black Bean Cake](https://www.solid-ground.org/black-bean-cake/) - The secret ingredient in this chocolate cake is not so secret: black beans! Beans and eggs add satisfying protein to this tasty treat that is sure to be a hit with kids in your life - or those who are simply young at heart. Prep time 10 min | Cook time 40 min | Total
- [Classic Irish soda bread](https://www.solid-ground.org/classic-irish-soda-bread/) - Irish soda bread is a rustic and hearty bread full of fiber, healthy fats, and other essential nutrients. It’s a little denser than regular sandwich bread and is perfect for enjoying with your favorite autumnal and winter soups. Making bread at home is a great way to save money, and this recipe will give you
- [Mushroom kale barley soup](https://www.solid-ground.org/mushroom-kale-barley-soup/) - The sun is setting earlier and the nights are getting colder, officially ringing in soup season! This hearty soup is perfect for the fall and winter months, with lots of fiber-rich barley and vegetables and a warm and flavorful broth. Eat this soup with some crusty bread for the perfect cozy seasonal meal! Prep time:
- [Knit-It-Alls... an annual 'labor of love'](https://www.solid-ground.org/knit-it-alls-an-annual-labor-of-love/) - Stacks and stacks of soft, warm and colorful knitted items filled Solid Ground's meeting rooms this week - 3,039 items, to be exact. Lovingly handmade by volunteers over the course of the year, these cozy hats, mittens, scarves, baby sweaters, blankets and more will end up with families and individuals experiencing or at risk of
- [Volunteering is making a big comeback – but there’s still lots of need ](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteering-is-making-a-big-comeback-but-theres-still-lots-of-need/) - At Solid Ground, we believe people who volunteer their time and skills in service of others have the power to create stronger communities and move us closer to solving poverty. And while we’ve always been grateful for every volunteer who’s walked through our doors over the last 50 years, our gratitude may never have been
- [How we're using fun and play to make lifelong investments in our youth ](https://www.solid-ground.org/how-were-using-fun-and-play-to-make-lifelong-investments-in-our-youth/) - The playroom at Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing is filled with laughter on a Tuesday evening as a group of kids and teenagers take turns mashing cheese into boiled potatoes to make filling for pierogis. It looks like a somewhat chaotic cooking class – which it is – but it’s also one of the tools
- [Going above and beyond to build community through food](https://www.solid-ground.org/going-above-and-beyond-to-build-community-through-food/) - This Volunteer Appreciation Month, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Denise Kitchel, a dedicated Community Food Education (CFE) volunteer whose passion for food shines through in all she does. Denise's journey with Solid Ground began 13 years ago when she started volunteering with Cooking Matters classes downtown. She had to stop volunteering when her
- [From handrails to roof repair, new RSVP partner helps homeowners age in place](https://www.solid-ground.org/from-handrails-to-roof-repair-new-rsvp-partner-helps-homeowners-age-in-place/) - If you’re a homeowner, you know that keeping up your “castle” can, at times, seem to cost a king’s ransom. That’s especially true if you’re a homeowner who has to struggle just to make the house payments, let alone repair that leaky roof, dripping water faucet, or cracked windowpane. Beyond the expense involved, there’s the
- [Serving the whole person with help from our partners ](https://www.solid-ground.org/serving-the-whole-person-with-help-from-our-partners/) - At Solid Ground, we know that homelessness and poverty are complex conditions that create compounding barriers for people working to rebuild stability in their lives. For many of us, housing alone doesn’t undo the harm we’ve experienced – or create the sustainable life changes we seek for ourselves and our families. Often, we need additional
- [Spring 2016 Newsletter: Partners, volunteers & thank yous](https://www.solid-ground.org/spring-2016-newsletter-partners-volunteers-thank-yous/) - The following stories appear in Solid Ground's most recent print newsletter. Read our main story here: 'Everything happens for a reason’. To sign up for email updates, the Groundviews Blog, or to receive the print newsletter by snail mail, visit our Get News & Updates page. In this issue: Partnership Spotlight Volunteer Spotlight Thank Yous & Kudos Upcoming Events Our New
- [How one volunteer helps keep Medicare education going and growing](https://www.solid-ground.org/how-one-volunteer-helps-keep-medicare-education-going-and-growing/) - If you’ve ever had to navigate Medicare for yourself or a loved one, you know how complicated the system is. This is why SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteers play such an important role – and why we’re happy to spotlight one dedicated person, Larry Cole, for his commitment and contributions to the program.
- [Solid Ground's Labor Acknowledgement commits to repair a national legacy of unjust labor practices](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-grounds-labor-acknowledgement-commits-to-repair-a-national-legacy-of-unjust-labor-practices/) - This Labor Day, we invite you to read Solid Ground's Labor Acknowledgement, which recognizes the U.S.'s historic patterns of exploitive, racist, and oppressive labor practices. It includes our agency's commitments to improve the economic status of groups most impacted as well as staff-curated Labor Learning Resources. The acknowledgement and resources are the culmination of months
- [Turning housing into homes with the help of our supporters!](https://www.solid-ground.org/turning-housing-into-homes-with-the-help-our-supporters/) - Solid Ground's JourneyHome Rapid Rehousing (JHRRH) helps families with children experiencing homelessness in King County find safety and stability through a powerful combination of housing navigation, case management, time-limited rental assistance, and landlord engagement.
- [Planting the seeds of food justice with the help of our partners ](https://www.solid-ground.org/planting-the-seeds-of-food-justice-with-the-help-of-our-partners/) - At the very southern edge of Seattle, you’ll find a small but vibrant neighborhood that's been hemmed in over the years by two highways, a series of industrial lots, and one of the most heavily polluted rivers in the nation. Called South Park, it’s home to a diverse and resilient community, including many immigrant families,
- [Victories worth celebrating from this year’s legislative session ](https://www.solid-ground.org/victories-worth-celebrating-from-this-years-legislative-session/) - At Solid Ground, we see firsthand how programs meant to help people living on low incomes can cause harm instead. That’s why our advocacy partner, Statewide Poverty Action Network, made it a priority this legislative session to end harmful restrictions and advocate for policies that offer a true path out of poverty. Despite the tight
- [We’re thankful for those who share their stories ](https://www.solid-ground.org/were-thankful-for-those-who-share-their-stories/) - I often say that I have one of the best jobs at Solid Ground. Every day, I get to go out and talk with our participants and residents about the ways the Solid Ground community has changed their lives and given them hope. Sometimes that change comes with a safe place to heal after experiences
- [‘Back to being me’: How a little stability can reunite a family ](https://www.solid-ground.org/back-to-being-me-how-a-little-help-can-reunite-a-family/) - Rochelle Love opened a new chapter in her life in 2020 when she moved into an apartment of her own in Federal Way. After decades marked by homelessness, abusive relationships, and struggles with addiction, she was finally home. But after spending hours moving her things into the new space, Rochelle was so exhausted she fell
- [In her own words: Building stability & hope together](https://www.solid-ground.org/in-her-own-words-building-stability-and-hope-together/) - Our homelessness crisis is almost always described in numbers, but the truth is it can only really be understood in the stories of individual lives changed and relationships built. That’s why we want to share the story of just one of those relationships: Titi White, a mother of six who survived homelessness and domestic violence
- [Back in person for Poverty Action’s MLK Lobby Day! ](https://www.solid-ground.org/back-in-person-for-poverty-actions-mlk-lobby-day/) - For the first time since 2020, dozens of people living in poverty across Washington state traveled to Olympia earlier this month to make their voices heard at the annual MLK Lobby Day: A Seat at the Table – organized by Solid Ground’s advocacy partner, Statewide Poverty Action Network. 2024 MLK Lobby Day (photos by Clarissa
- [Here’s what we can do to make Washington state policy better serve those it often harms ](https://www.solid-ground.org/heres-what-we-can-do-to-make-washington-state-policy-better-serve-those-it-often-harms/) - Every other year, our advocacy partners at Statewide Poverty Action Network fan out across Washington to ask people working to escape poverty what they need most from state lawmakers. And what they hear, time after time, is that too many of the systems that are supposed to help our most vulnerable neighbors are actually stacked
- [Thank you for all that you do!](https://www.solid-ground.org/thank-you-for-all-that-you-do/) - Whether you donated money, volunteered time, or advocated for systemic change in the halls of government, thank you for joining us in moving our community one step closer to solving poverty in 2023. Over the last year, your partnership allowed us to… Increase access to healthy foods in underserved Seattle neighborhoods. Deliver behavioral health services
- [What communities experiencing poverty say they need from Olympia](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-communities-experiencing-poverty-say-they-need-from-olympia/) - At Solid Ground, we understand that we can’t end poverty unless we reform the oppressive systems that make it impossible for too many of us to attain financial stability for ourselves and our families. And we know that the people who best understand those systems are those most impacted by them. That’s why our advocacy
- [Don't learn the wrong lesson from downtown program's end](https://www.solid-ground.org/dont-learn-the-wrong-lesson-from-downtown-programs-end/) - The following opinion piece by Solid Ground CEO Shalimar Gonzales was originally published in The Seattle Times on October 12, 2023. In the slow and grueling work of ending homelessness in King County, it’s often the newest and flashiest things that get the most attention. Last year, it was Partnership for Zero, an initiative from Mayor
- [Vote YES for a healthier housing future for Seattle](https://www.solid-ground.org/vote-yes-for-a-healthier-housing-future-for-seattle/) - At Solid Ground, we believe in a future for Seattle where the skyrocketing cost of housing no longer uproots communities and forces families into debt and homelessness. That’s why we advocate for policies and programs that move us closer to the day when everyone in our communities has a home, regardless of their means. One
- [Bridging the summer food gap with the help of our supporters ](https://www.solid-ground.org/bridging-the-summer-food-gap-with-the-help-of-our-supporters/) - Thanks to the support of our community partners, Solid Ground was able to provide nearly 4,000 summer meals for children and young people living in our residential housing this past summer. The youngest residents of Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing and Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing received culturally relevant and nutritious meals throughout the day,
- [How to avoid getting food poisoning from your leftovers ](https://www.solid-ground.org/how-to-avoid-getting-food-poisoning-from-your-leftovers/) - Besides getting together with friends and family, sometimes the best part of a big holiday meal is the leftovers that get reheated and repurposed long after the celebration. But how long is too long when it comes to eating leftovers? And how can we avoid getting food poisoning when cooking at home? With one of
- [Celebrating victories, overcoming barriers](https://www.solid-ground.org/celebrating-victories-overcoming-barriers/) - In our shared work of solving poverty, the scale of the crises we face can be so daunting that we sometimes forget about the countless victories we achieve as a community every day. We see these wins when one of our neighbors experiencing homelessness gets a fresh start in supportive housing, when a family going
- [Meeting needs at the intersection of health, food, and cooking ](https://www.solid-ground.org/meeting-needs-at-the-intersection-of-health-food-and-cooking/) - As the woman walked through the lobby of the Sea Mar Community Health Center in White Center, her attention was caught by a tray of cups filled with bright-red beet hummus topped with a slice of cucumber. Hesitantly, she picked one up and tasted it. FARMacia – a play on the Spanish word for pharmacy
- ['Angels in disguise' – A letter of gratitude](https://www.solid-ground.org/angels-in-disguise-a-letter-of-gratitude-from-sand-point-resident-david-grech/) - 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
- [Hamm Creek Restoration: Would you believe this is Seattle?](https://www.solid-ground.org/hamm-creek-restoration-would-you-believe-this-is-seattle-2/) - Harmony. Lots can come to mind when you really think about it. But I’m talking environmental harmony. I visited, photographed, chatted at and volunteered on the Marra Farm Giving Garden for the first time a couple weeks ago. It was one of those rare Seattle spring days where the sun lingers all day and the temperature is
- [Seattle's first P-Patch brings fresh produce, flowers to Sand Point Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/seattles-first-p-patch-brings-fresh-produce-flowers-to-sand-point-housing/) - Have you ever wondered why Seattle’s community gardens are called “P-Patches”? The name dates back half a century to the Picardo family, which in 1973 began allowing neighbors to grow produce for the community on the family farm in Wedgewood. Similar gardens soon popped up across the city and were called P-Patch Gardens to honor
- [How to stretch your grocery dollars as food prices go up  ](https://www.solid-ground.org/how-to-stretch-your-grocery-dollars-as-food-prices-go-up/) - Every time we go grocery shopping these days, it seems like prices are higher than they were the last time. Twenty dollars' worth of groceries just isn’t what it was a year ago, or even a week ago. If you’re looking for ways to make your money go further at the grocery store, consider these
- [Meeting people where they are with the help of our general operating funders ](https://www.solid-ground.org/meeting-people-where-they-are-with-the-help-of-our-general-operating-funders/) - At Solid Ground, we know that there’s no one solution to poverty or homelessness, which is why we seek to meet everyone we serve where they are, with solutions that meet their unique needs. And we’re able to do that thanks to donors who provide Solid Ground with crucial general operating support. Everyone who supports
- [Envisioning the way forward](https://www.solid-ground.org/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
- [Vote YES for King County’s veterans, seniors, and human services! ](https://www.solid-ground.org/vote-yes-for-king-countys-veterans-seniors-and-human-services/) - Every day, more than a hundred community-based organizations like Solid Ground work to make sure that every one of our neighbors in King County has what they need to survive and thrive. It’s critical, life-changing work, but we’re only able to do it because voters have chosen again and again to invest in the wellbeing
- [Volunteer Spotlights: Three RSVP stars of the Cooking Matters show](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-spotlights-three-rsvp-stars-of-the-cooking-matters-show/) - During the last few years of pandemic time, Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) had to greatly reduce the number of classes in its very popular Cooking Matters program, which teaches people living on low incomes how to cook healthy food on a budget. It’s been a hit among RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
- [Seniors serving seniors: Bridging the digital divide](https://www.solid-ground.org/seniors-serving-seniors-bridging-the-digital-divide/) - Email, Facetime, telehealth, online shopping, bill paying … digital devices put communications and services at our fingertips, but only if you have access and know-how, which many seniors lack. A new partnership between Solid Ground’s RSVP and CIRC aims to change that. CIRC, a nonprofit organization, provides affordable housing and support services to 40 properties
- [DV survivors face major hurdles to get protection orders. Broadview helps clear them. ](https://www.solid-ground.org/dv-survivors-face-major-hurdles-to-get-protection-orders-broadview-helps-clear-them/) - Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most dangerous times for survivors of domestic violence (DV), which is why the U.S. legal system offers tools, like protection orders, to force abusers to stay away from their victims. Too often, however, survivors aren’t believed when they go to request these orders – or the legal
- [Lessons from the salon: Women of color building strength in community](https://www.solid-ground.org/lessons-from-the-salon-women-of-color-building-strength-in-community/) - Women of color have always been the beating heart of the fight for social justice in Seattle, but there have been times when their role as leaders in the movement have been overlooked, receiving little of the historical recognition given the men they worked alongside. But today, women of color are proudly positioned at the
- [Pride History: The fight to include bisexual and transgender in Seattle's LGBTQ+ celebration](https://www.solid-ground.org/pride-history-the-fight-to-include-bisexual-and-transgender-in-seattles-lgbtq-celebration/) - As we celebrate Pride Month and recognize the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights, we wanted to share this local history of the movement compiled by Solid Ground's own Will Ross. A longtime advocate for Seattle's LGBTQ+ community, Will now works as an attorney with Solid Ground's Benefits Legal Assistance team, where he helps people with
- [Strengthening our state’s safety net with help from our partners ](https://www.solid-ground.org/strengthening-our-states-safety-net-with-help-from-our-partners/) - As Solid Ground’s primary advocacy partner, the Statewide Poverty Action Network leads our commitment to addressing the root causes of poverty through community-based, state-level policy and legislative advocacy. A prevailing challenge of our work at Solid Ground is the alarming number of community members who don’t have the resources to meet their basic needs, maintain
- [Women of Color Leading Change:  A community conversation at Town Hall Seattle ](https://www.solid-ground.org/women-of-color-leading-change-a-community-conversation-at-town-hall-seattle/) - Many of King County’s leading antipoverty agencies are led by women of color. Their vision, life experience, and executive leadership skills drive how we work to solve poverty and ensure that all of our neighbors have equitable access to the resources they need to thrive. For the first time ever, four of these leaders will
- [My journey to becoming an advocate: Amy Roark’s story](https://www.solid-ground.org/my-journey-to-becoming-an-advocate-amy-roarks-story/) - Amy Roark is a member of the Poverty Reduction Work Group Steering Committee, the Campaign for Cash, and many other groups working to advocate for low-income Washingtonians. In this blog post, she shares her story of becoming an advocate. "As a person who has given testimony over 15 times, I still get nervous to stand
- [I-135 and the promise of a more inclusive Seattle ](https://www.solid-ground.org/i-135-social-housing/) - In 2020, the year a deadly pandemic began to ravage our state, an estimated 40,000 people in King County were left without homes – living instead in cars and tents, on friends' couches, or in homeless shelters¹. If you gathered them all together in one place, you'd have a community the size of Issaquah. This
- [Legislative session ends with big wins and much work left to do ](https://www.solid-ground.org/legislative-session-ends-with-big-wins-and-much-work-left-to-do/) - In the 2023 legislative session, which ended April 23, Poverty Action fought for a raft of bills designed to meet the basic needs of our neighbors, build more vibrant communities, invest in human services, and assure that everyone has access to dental health care.
- [Growing healthier communities with farm-to-clinic fruits and vegetables](https://www.solid-ground.org/farmacia-partnership/) - A handful of people are already lined up in the lobby with paper sacks and plastic bags in hand when Solid Ground Farm Market Assistant Charlotte Minor pulls up in front of the White Center Sea Mar Community Health Center on a rainy fall morning. Her van is packed almost to the ceiling with crates
- [Understanding stress can heal relationships between parent and child ](https://www.solid-ground.org/parent-child-healing/) - When Betty Peralta sees a child acting out – whether by screaming, swearing, crying, or hitting – she doesn’t see a bad kid. Instead, Betty sees a child who's experiencing stress and expressing it the only way their bodies know how. “Kids scream and cry to get the tension out of their bodies, but it’s
- [Community Needs Assessment helps Solid Ground provide more responsive, impactful services ](https://www.solid-ground.org/2022-cna/) - At Solid Ground, we know we can’t solve poverty without listening to and learning from the voices of those who experience it. People know best what they need and should be involved in decisions that affect their lives – including what kind of support they need and how those services are delivered. We listen to
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Wrapping up 17 years helping people understand Medicare](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-spotlight-wrapping-up-17-years-helping-people-understand-medicare/) - Navigating the American health care system can be frustrating for anyone. The commercial options available can be contradictory, opaque, and hard to interpret. Then we hit 65, and Medicare is added to the menu. However, help is available. Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) provides free and unbiased help navigating Medicare. Located throughout the state,
- [Behavioral health care for everyone: Vote YES on Prop 1! ](https://www.solid-ground.org/behavioral-health-care-for-everyone-vote-yes-on-prop-1/) - In King County, if you fall off a ladder or experience a stroke, you can trust that there will be an emergency room nearby where you can get relatively fast – if outrageously expensive – medical care. But if you find yourself in the throes of a behavioral health crisis, there’s pretty much nowhere for
- [Volunteers make our work possible!](https://www.solid-ground.org/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
- [Reclaiming ‘humanity’ after surviving trauma](https://www.solid-ground.org/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
- [19,000 hours of volunteer magic!](https://www.solid-ground.org/19000-hours-of-volunteer-magic/) - April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. All of us at Solid Ground couldn't be more grateful for the support and collaboration of the volunteers who continue to make our work possible, despite ongoing pandemic challenges. Last year, 670 volunteers donated nearly 19,000 hours valued at over $640,000 dollars, working with us in countless ways to help to meet basic needs,
- [Lessons from the salon: Reorienting how we think about food ](https://www.solid-ground.org/lessons-from-the-salon-reorienting-how-we-think-about-food/) - Washington state has a well-earned reputation as a place of culinary innovation and an abundance of fresh, delicious foods – from the salmon and oysters of Puget Sound to the hops and apples of the Yakima Valley. But it’s also a place where 1 in 10 people regularly struggle to get enough to eat, and
- [Financial Fitness Tips: What affects your credit score?](https://www.solid-ground.org/financial-fitness-tips-what-affects-your-credit-score/) - Your credit score is important! Keeping it high will allow you to take out loans in the future. Here are some tips explaining why the following actions are SAFE or HARMFUL to your credit score. Checking my credit report: SAFE! Checking your own credit report will not hurt your credit rating because that is considered a
- [Women who tell our stories – and those who seek to silence them](https://www.solid-ground.org/women-who-tell-our-stories-and-those-who-seek-to-silence-them/) - Women's History Month – observed this March with the theme of Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories – serves as an important reminder of the incredible impact women have on shaping the narratives of our society. From writers and activists to journalists and scholars, women have played critical roles documenting the experiences and struggles of marginalized
- [Ramadan: A spiritual journey of purification & compassion](https://www.solid-ground.org/purification-and-compassion/) - Editor's note: As we have entered the month of Ramadan this year, we republish this post that Abdel Elfhamy, SGT Operations Manager, wrote for the Solid Ground blog in 2015. Abdel has graciously given permission to run this and has made a few minor updates. We are grateful to him for sharing his perspective. Why are
- [It’s time to end predatory rental late fees in Seattle ](https://www.solid-ground.org/its-time-to-end-predatory-rental-late-fees-in-seattle/) - At Solid Ground, we know that secure and reliable housing is fundamental to the health of our families and communities. But between runaway inflation and skyrocketing housing costs, it doesn’t take much these days – an unexpected medical bill, for example, or a blown gasket – for families to come up short when rent is
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 03/08/23](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-03-08-23/) - A new low-cost transit option for marginalized/underserved communities, updated list of income-restricted apartments, free career training, and much more!
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 03/01/23](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-03-01-23/) - Welcome to Resource Wire for March 1 through 8, 2023! This is your source for the latest news and updates about community resources and opportunities for folks living with low incomes in Seattle and King County. This week we've got a variety of upcoming opportunities for young people looking to get their start in a
- [More than just housing: How we build community and stability on the Sand Point campus](https://www.solid-ground.org/more-than-just-housing-how-we-build-community-and-stability-at-sand-point/) - At Solid Ground, we know that people need more than just basic shelter to build stable lives and pursue life goals, particularly after experiencing homelessness
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 1/18/23](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-01-18-23/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE RESOURCE FAIR WHEN: Friday, January 20, 12-2pm WHERE: Recovery Café SODO - 4202 6th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98108 WHAT: Get access to food, clothes, job leads, and many other resources at Recovery Café’s 2023 Resource Connection Day. QUESTIONS? Download the 2023 Resource Connection Day flyer or email monica@recoverycafe.org. FREE HELP
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 02/22/23](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-02-22-23/) - Welcome to Resource Wire for February 22 through March 1, 2023! This is your source for the latest news and updates about community resources and opportunities for folks living with low incomes in Seattle and King County. Let's start off with some good news: Washington state families who are struggling because of the pandemic may
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 02/15/23](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-02-15-23/) - Washington state residents who rely on SNAP benefits will see their monthly allotment decrease in March due to the end of a pandemic-related federal program. The good news is there are things you can do to stretch your SNAP benefits.
- [Transforming hard truths into meaningful change](https://www.solid-ground.org/transforming-hard-truths-into-meaningful-change/) - If you want brutal honesty about what it’s like to be poor in America, just ask Kim McGillivray. How does it feel to have to constantly prove your poverty in order to receive the public benefits you rely on to survive? Kim is quick with an answer: “One continuous public proctology exam.” Why don’t social
- [Resistance and expression in the Black history of Seattle ](https://www.solid-ground.org/resistance-and-expression-in-the-black-history-of-seattle/) - Black History Month is celebrated every February to uplift the achievements of Black people and their central role in U.S. history. A great way to celebrate locally is with a visit to the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM). After being shuttered for almost three years due to the pandemic, NAAM reopened this past Martin Luther
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 02/08/23](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-02-08-23/) - Welcome to Resource Wire for the week of February 8-15, 2023! This is your source for the latest news and updates about community resources and opportunities for folks living with low incomes in Seattle and King County. In this edition, you'll find an an eligibility update that could mean big savings for Medicare subscribers, plus
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 02/01/23](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-02-01-23/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HELP GETTING OUT OF THE COLD WHEN: Through Thursday, February 2, 2023 WHAT: With nighttime temperatures expected to be in the 20s and 30s, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has expanded hours and capacity at day and overnight shelters across Seattle. To find available shelter space, go to Cold Weather Shelter,
- [Advice without the sales pitch: SHIBA volunteers demystify Medicare ](https://www.solid-ground.org/advice-without-the-sales-pitch-shiba-volunteers-demystify-medicare/) - Understanding Medicare is a little like drinking alphabet soup from a firehose. There are parts A & B of original Medicare, optional parts C & D, and the A, B, D, G, K, L, M, N, C, and F of Medigap supplemental coverage. Don’t even get me started on all the varieties of Medicare Advantage
- [Vote yes on I-135 and help us build a better future for Seattle](https://www.solid-ground.org/vote-yes-on-i-135-and-help-us-build-a-better-future-for-seattle/) - The following post was written by Shalimar Gonzales, CEO of Solid Ground, and Estela Ortega, executive director of El Centro de la Raza. It was originally published in The Seattle Times on Friday, January 20, 2023. Every day, our organizations hear from people across Seattle facing the same crisis: Ever-increasing housing costs that go up
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 1/25/23](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-1-25-23/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ RESOURCE & HIRING FAIR WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2023, 12:30-5:30pm WHERE: Evergreen Goodwill, 700 Dearborn Place S, Seattle, WA 98144 WHAT: Evergreen Goodwill is partnering with local employers like Starbucks, Delta Air Lines, and T-Mobile to connect job seekers with opportunities and employment support during a Community Hiring & Resource Fair. Translation
- [How we're fighting for healthier communities in this year's legislative session](https://www.solid-ground.org/how-were-fighting-for-healthier-communities-in-this-years-legislative-session/) - At Solid Ground, we believe that communities are strongest when all of us can put food on our table, pay for our everyday needs, and pursue our own goals in life – no matter who we are or where we come from. That's why we work with our advocacy partner, Statewide Poverty Action Network, to
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 01/11/23](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-01-11-23/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM WHEN: Applications due Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Program held Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 17 - March 2, 4:30-6:30pm. WHAT: Teenagers and young adults ages 13 through 24 can receive 28 hours of pre-employment training to enhance their job experience and learn skills like resume writing and interviewing.
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 01/04/23](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-01-04-23/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HELP WITH RENT WHAT: Mary's Place has launched a new eviction prevention and rental assistance program for families with dependent children who have been previously served through Mary's Place programs. If you, or someone in your current household, has been served through a Mary’s Place shelter, mobile outreach, or prevention program, or
- [A thank you for joining us in our journey](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-thank-you-for-joining-us-in-our-journey/) - It takes all of us working together with shared purpose to build the just, healthy, and equitable world we envision. No matter how you’ve joined in this work over the past year, thanks for walking with Solid Ground and for shining your light among our many partners. In 2022, folks joined us for powerful events
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 12/21/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-12-21-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HOW TO GET OUT OF THE COLD WHEN: Through Thursday, December 24, 2022 WHAT: With nighttime temperatures expected to be in the 20s and teens, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is expanding hours and capacity at day centers and overnight shelters to help people experiencing homelessness get out of the cold.
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Beverly Pressey](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-spotlight-beverly-pressey/) - Many thanks to Community Food Education (CFE) volunteer Beverly Pressey for her enthusiasm and dependability! Beverly first signed up to volunteer with us in Spring 2021, hoping to bring her experience as a dietician to the role of Nutrition Facilitator in our Cooking Matters classes. But since we were were hosting fewer classes at the
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 12/14/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-12-14-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HOW TO GET OUT OF THE COLD WHEN: Wednesday, December 14, 2022, through Thursday, December 22, 2022 WHAT: With nighttime temperatures expected to be in the 30s, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is expanding hours and capacity at day centers and overnight shelters to help people experiencing homelessness get out of
- [What we learned at the Salon: Untangling our safety net requires listening to the people it serves ](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-learned-at-the-salon-untangling-our-safety-net-requires-listening-to-the-people-it-serves/) - We call it a social safety net because it’s supposed to be there to catch and support us when we’re most in need. But more often, our network of social programs feels more like a spider’s web – one that traps people in a sticky mess, holding them back from getting the help they deserve.
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 12/7/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-12-7-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HELP FOR PEOPLE BEHIND ON RENT WHAT: United Way of King County has re-opened its wait list for people seeking rental assistance. Eligible households can receive up to nine months of back rent and three months of future rent. To qualify for assistance, a tenant must: Live in King County Have a
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 11/30/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-11-30-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ WHERE TO STAY WARM WHEN: Through Sunday, December 4, 2022. WHAT: With nighttime temperatures expected to be in the 30s for the next few days, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has expanded hours and capacity at overnight shelters and day centers in Seattle to help people experiencing homelessness stay out of
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 11/16/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-11-16-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ CONSTRUCTION CAREER FAIR WHEN: Thursday, November 17, 2022, 4-6pm WHERE: ANEW Training Center, 18338 Andover Park W, Tukwila WA 98188 WHAT: Want to get started in construction? Bring your resume and network with top contractors and union apprenticeships in the area! TO REGISTER: Go to the ANEW Construction Career Fair registration page.
- [Tailoring services for success](https://www.solid-ground.org/tailoring-services-for-success/) - What does it mean when Solid Ground says we believe poverty is solvable? There are more than 67,000 answers to that question – each a unique story – because we tailor our programs and services to the specific needs of the people who come to us. “Poverty can be a cause of domestic violence, and
- [Riding Solid Ground’s Downtown Circulator is now easier than ever!](https://www.solid-ground.org/riding-solid-grounds-downtown-circulator-is-now-easier-than-ever/) - The Downtown Circulator is a free Solid Ground shuttle that runs between a variety of key health and human service providers in downtown Seattle, providing vital transportation access for people living on low incomes. Riding the Circulator is super easy: Just climb on board! No ticket required! But actually finding the bus hasn’t always been.
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 11/9/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-11-9-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ COLD WEATHER SHELTERS WHEN: Through Friday, November 11, 2022 WHERE: Various locations across King County. WHAT: With cold temperatures forecast through Friday, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is prepared to expand day and overnight shelter hours and capacity as needed to make sure people experiencing homelessness are able to get out
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 11/2/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-11-2-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ RENTON CAREER FAIR WHEN: Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 3-6 pm, WHERE: Renton Technical College Cafeteria (Roberts Campus Center), 3000 NE 4th St., Renton, WA 98056 WHAT: More than 50 companies and organizations from the health care, manufacturing, and automotive industries will seek new employees at the Renton Technical College (RTC) Career Fair.
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 10/26/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-10-26-22/) - Check out these free Halloween and fall harvest events across Seattle this weekend! Plus job training, hiring events, info for renters, and more!
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 10/19/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-10-19-22/) - Get help with child care costs, learn about the best ways to break a lease, find out where to get free prescription glasses, and much more!
- [The Clothesline Project recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-clothesline-project-recognizes-domestic-violence-awareness-month/) - Each October, residents of Solid Ground’s Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing participate in The Clothesline Project to raise awareness about gender-based violence and express their feelings about their personal experiences. The Clothesline is made up of T-shirts created by survivors of domestic violence (DV), or in honor of someone who’s experienced DV. Solid Ground displays
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 10/12/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-10-12-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ ANIMAL SHELTER JOBS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHERE: Regional Animal Services of King County, 21615 64th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032 WHAT: King County is hiring two to four people currently experiencing homelessness to work as Animal Care Technicians at Regional Animal Services of King County. This is a one-year temporary position.
- [Two new ways we're helping people access vital public benefits ](https://www.solid-ground.org/two-new-ways-were-helping-people-access-vital-public-benefits/) - Public benefits play a vital role in the lives of thousands of Washington state residents living on low incomes. But applying for and maintaining them can be incredibly complicated and confusing – even for veteran case managers, outreach workers, and mutual aid volunteers. That’s why Solid Ground teamed up with the Seattle/King County Coalition on
- [New program director brings global health lens to local challenge of solving poverty ](https://www.solid-ground.org/new-program-director-brings-global-health-lens-to-local-challenge-of-solving-poverty/) - As a doctor serving communities in East Africa, Latin America, and tribal reservations in the U.S., Paul Park saw firsthand how closely a person’s health is tied to the environment in which they live and their access to wealth, education, housing, and food. And he saw how barriers to good health are deeply rooted in
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 10/5/22 ](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-10-5-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE SCOOTER AND BIKE RIDES WHAT: You may qualify for free and reduced rides from Seattle’s bicycle and scooter rental companies if you have ORCA LIFT, the Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP), Apple Health (Medicaid), receive discounted utilities or housing, or nutritional assistance (SNAP). The bikes and scooters are found parked along many
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 9/21/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-9-21-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ COVID-19 PAYMENTS FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS WHEN: Deadline for applications is November 14, 2022 WHAT: Washington residents who were ineligible for federal stimulus funds or unemployment payments because of their immigration status may be eligible for a payment of at least $1,000 through the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund. You can apply if
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 9/7/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-9-7-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ DRIVE FOR GOOD! WEEKLY JOB FAIR FOR SOLID GROUND DRIVERS WHEN: Every Thursday, 8am-5pm WHERE: Solid Ground Transportation, 8100 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 WHAT: Be a part of making life easier for those living with disabilities in our communities. Join our team of drivers who provide ACCESS bus services to
- [Keeping our buildings and residents safe, thanks to our supporters!](https://www.solid-ground.org/keeping-our-buildings-and-residents-safe-thanks-to-our-supporters/) - Every quarter, Solid Ground takes time to recognize the many valuable partners that support our collective work toward a world without poverty. This quarter, we’re highlighting our ongoing partnership with Boeing Employees Community Fund (Boeing ECF), a longtime supporter that's risen to meet some of our most crucial capital needs and urgent building improvements, most
- [Empowering innovation during COVID-19: Thanks to our amazing supporters ](https://www.solid-ground.org/empowering-innovation-during-covid-19-thanks-to-our-amazing-supporters/) - In November 2021, we began a quarterly blog post series to highlight and express our gratitude for funding partnerships that fuel Solid Ground’s work. Through the support of our volunteers and funders, Solid Ground provides flexible support to current participants and operates at a capacity that allows us to create greater impact in our community.
- [Removing barriers together: Thanks to our amazing supporters!](https://www.solid-ground.org/removing-barriers-together-thanks-to-our-amazing-supporters/) - Every quarter, we make a point to highlight and thank the funding partners that make our work possible. It's only through the contributions of our grantors, volunteers, and other supporters that Solid Ground is able to provide flexible support to over 67,000 people across the region every year. Thank you! In this first quarter of
- [Five things young people can do to make online dating safer ](https://www.solid-ground.org/five-things-young-people-can-do-to-make-online-dating-safer/) - For teens and young adults, more and more of everyday life takes place in digital spaces: in apps, websites, texting, and social media platforms. Increasingly, this includes dating apps and websites, digital spaces where young people can date and form intimate and romantic relationships. Most of the major dating apps claim to be only for
- [Volunteer tutors help ignite students’ passions ](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-tutors-help-ignite-students-passions/) - About six years ago, Stephanie Hippo and Jonathan Onorato began driving out to Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing campus at least once a week, often twice, to tutor the kids who live there. It started with weekly homework help, but as they got to know the kids over the years, it became about a lot
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 8/24/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-8-24-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHAT: Under a partnership between TRAC Associates and King County Jobs and Housing, people currently experiencing homelessness in King County may be eligible for: $20/hour part or full time placement for up to one year at a local non-profit organization. Participants will be employed by TRAC Associates
- [Don’t sign that petition! Why I-1929 is wrong for Washington and our kids](https://www.solid-ground.org/dont-sign-that-petition-why-i-1929-is-wrong-for-washington-and-our-kids/) - Starting next year, Washington state is set to begin making a transformational investment in our children to the tune of $415 million, thanks to a new excise tax that most of the state’s residents will never pay. This tax applies only to massive profits made from stock sales, the kind that only the wealthiest 0.2%
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 8/17/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-8-17-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE CAREER AND HOUSING PROGRAM WHEN: Registration deadline Friday, August 19, 2022. Program starts Tuesday, September 6, 2022. WHERE: In person and online. WHAT: A free two-week career enrichment program that provides a career pathway and opportunities to find housing through Rapid Re-Housing. The program is available to eligible individuals 18 years
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 8/10/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-8-10-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE FRUIT STAND WHEN: Saturday, August 12, 2022, 10am-2pm WHERE: Delridge Farmers Market, 9421 18th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 WHAT: Fruit-For-All is a pop-up farm stand where anyone can pick up fresh, locally harvested fruit for free. There are usually 100 to 200 pounds of fruit available at each event. Additional upcoming
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 8/3/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-8-3-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE VISION EXAMS, EYEGLASSES WHEN: Thursday, October 20, to Sunday, October 23, 2022 WHERE: Seattle Center. More information to come. WHAT: Free eye exams and prescription eyeglasses will be provided to anyone in need during a four-day Seattle/King County Clinic at the Seattle Center this October. More information will be made available as
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 7/27/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-7-27-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ COOLING CENTERS OPEN THRU FRIDAY WHAT: With dangerously high temperatures expected to continue through Friday, agencies and partners across King County are opening up air-conditioned spaces for anyone who needs to get out of the heat. Extreme heat can can lead to a variety of heat-related disorders and even death. Use these
- [For this priestess of puns, a little stability went a long ‘whey’](https://www.solid-ground.org/priestess-of-puns/) - It’s a Wednesday night at a brewery in Ballard. Forest Ember dances joyfully on stage as two audience members come up to join her. The theme for the first round, she announces, is “bread.” “Well, the ‘yeast’ I can do is get this started,” one competitor quips. “I ‘crust’ it won’t be too hard,” the
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 7/20/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-7-20-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR WHEN: Saturday, August 13, 11am-1pm WHERE: Amara, 5907 MLK Jr Way S, Seattle 98118 WHAT: The Family Support Services (FSS) team from Open Arms Perinatal Services is hosting a free Summer Resource Fair. The team will be distributing tangible resources as well as hosting community partners for families
- [We know how to solve homelessness. Why haven't we?](https://www.solid-ground.org/we-know-how-to-solve-homelessness-why-havent-we/) - Every day, organizations across King County work hand-in-hand with people who have experienced homelessness to help them heal from trauma and chart a path toward stability and self-sufficiency. At Solid Ground, we start with housing and then work with residents to identify the services they need to build stability into their lives: job training, mental
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 7/13/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-7-13-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ AFFORDABLE SUMMER ACTIVITIES WHAT: The Reduced Cost Services Guide is packed with info about free and low-cost museums, zoos, and parks across Washington state, plus discounts at farmers markets for people with low incomes. MORE INFO: Download the Reduced Cost Services Guide from the Washington State Department of Social & Health
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 6/29/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-6-29-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE FOOD BOXES WHERE: Your home! WHAT: Families and individuals in need can now request a free food box through the Community Resource Center at Seattle Municipal Court. These Rapid Relief Team boxes contain ingredients for 28 meals and are delivered to your door the next day if your request is received
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 7/6/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-7-6-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE SUNDAY DINNERS WHEN: Every Sunday, noon-2pm WHERE: Blessed Sacrament Church, 5050 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 WHAT: Free take-out meals are available every Sunday at Blessed Sacrament Church. Meals served with bread, dessert, fruit. and bottled water. They can be picked up in Parish Hall. Please wear a mask. July
- [Senior volunteers bring life to the American Red Cross](https://www.solid-ground.org/senior-volunteers-bring-life-to-the-american-red-cross/) - Although the International Red Cross was founded by a Swiss businessman, the American branch of the famous relief organization was founded by a woman, Clara Barton. Barton’s experience as a volunteer aiding soldiers on both sides of the American Civil War gave her the skills she needed to establish the American Red Cross as an
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 6/15/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-6-15-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS WHEN: June 27 through August 24, 2022 WHERE: Sites across Seattle and King County. Go to the Summer Meals Site Finder and enter your address to find sites near you. WHAT: Free Summer Meals are available for kids and teens 18 and younger at parks, community centers,
- [Solid Ground’s Tamara Bauman on housing justice as racial justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-grounds-tamara-bauman-on-housing-justice-as-racial-justice/) - At Solid Ground, Tamara Bauman and other JourneyHome advocates work every day to help families experiencing homelessness get into housing quickly and start building stability in their lives. But Tamara’s work doesn’t end there. She's also seeking to improve how we address homelessness in King County as a member of the Continuum of Care Board
- [Whole Foods Market ... Nourishing people & the planet](https://www.solid-ground.org/whole-foods-market-nourishes-people-planet/) - Our longtime partnership with Whole Foods Market continues to grow and evolve – supporting Solid Ground’s work to address people’s whole lives, not just apply bandaids to isolated problems. As part of their purpose to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market has been a dedicated and creative Solid Ground supporter for a decade
- [Whole Foods Market... a nourishing collaboration](https://www.solid-ground.org/partner-whole-foods-market/) - For eight years running, Whole Foods Market has been a steady supporter of Solid Ground’s nutrition education programs, providing support in a variety of meaningful ways: financial contributions, event sponsorship, in-kind support for cooking classes and volunteer events, and hosting a variety of in-store fundraisers. Leah Abell, Marketing Associate Coordinator for Whole Foods Market’s Pacific
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 5/4/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-5-4-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FIND A FOOD BANK WHAT: The Seattle Food Committee has launched a new website that includes an interactive map with information about the hours and locations of more than 30 local food banks. Some food banks also offer clothing, diapers, and pet food along with community resources like housing, child care, job
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 4/27/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-4-27-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE AND DISCOUNTED RIDES WHAT: Adults 65+, people with disabilities, and caregivers who travel with eligible riders can claim up to six free $20 vouchers per month for use on Yellow Cab, Uber, or Lyft rides to or from transit stations like bus stops and Link light rail, or to other nearby destinations
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 4/13/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-04-13-22/) - ~SOLID GROUND 2022 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT~ WHAT SUPPORT DO YOU NEED TO THRIVE? WHAT: At Solid Ground, we believe that real and lasting solutions to poverty will only come from people who have experienced it – and therefore understand it the best. Through our Community Needs Assessment, we ask our participants, partners, and other community members
- [Sand Point teens help tell story of Magnuson Park’s place in aviation history](https://www.solid-ground.org/sand-point-teens-help-tell-story-of-magnuson-parks-place-in-aviation-history/) - Long before Sand Point became a refuge for families and individuals who've lived through homelessness, it was a place of aviation innovation and history making. It was here, on this small peninsula on Lake Washington, that a crew of Army Air Corps pilots landed in 1924 after completing the world’s first flight around the globe.
- [A meaningful seat at the table ](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-meaningful-seat-at-the-table/) - At Solid Ground, everything we do is rooted in our belief that people are the experts on their own lives – and those with lived experiences with poverty best understand the barriers they face and the support they need. But asking people for their feedback and giving them a meaningful seat at the table are
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 4/20/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-04-20-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM WHEN: July 5 - August 5, Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm WHERE: Rainier Beach Family Center, 5150 S Cloverdale St. Seattle, WA 98118 WHAT: Atlantic Street Center’s Summer Academy is a four-week program that includes a curriculum of reading, writing, math, and cultural enrichment activities for children in grades 3-8.
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 4/06/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-04-06-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ SEATTLE MUNICIPAL COURT’S COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER NOW OPEN THURSDAYS WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 8:30am-12pm and 1-4pm (closed 12-1pm) WHERE: 600 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA, Room 235 WHAT: Starting April 4, 2022, the Community Resource Center at the Seattle Municipal Court will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The center won't
- [Be Counted: For racial justice, equity, and your community](https://www.solid-ground.org/be-counted-for-racial-justice-equity-your-community/) - If the COVID-19 public health and economic crises have clarified anything, it’s that accurate and current demographic data is vital to show which communities are most impacted to ensure fair allocation of federal resources. It’s more important now than ever to self-respond to both the 2020 Census and the Census Bureau’s targeted Household Pulse Survey. The census
- [Making every door a door to opportunity  ](https://www.solid-ground.org/making-every-door-a-door-to-opportunity/) - After two long years of a pandemic that kept many of us isolated behind closed doors, more than 360 of our partners and supporters gathered both virtually and in person for Opening Doors to Opportunity, Solid Ground's annual Building Community Event. We raised more than $165,000 together while celebrating all the different ways our community
- [We want to hear from you! Help shape Solid Ground's future.](https://www.solid-ground.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-help-shape-solid-grounds-future/) - At Solid Ground, we believe that real and lasting solutions to poverty must come from people who've experienced it – and therefore understand it the best. One way we assure that our work continues to be guided by the experiences of the people we serve is through our Community Needs Assessment (CNA), which we conduct
- [The radical history of the free breakfast program](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-radical-history-of-the-free-breakfast-program/) - In January 1969, 11 school children gathered around a table at St. Augustine's Church in Oakland, California sharing in a breakfast of grits, fruit, toast, eggs, and milk. By the end of the week, there were 135 children there for breakfast. By the end of that year, over 20,000 children were served breakfast in similar
- [Learning how to be accountable when you've caused harm](https://www.solid-ground.org/learning-how-to-be-accountable-when-youve-caused-harm/) - Fellow white people,* I'm going to break the ice for you: We’re all racist. That is how it is. If you're thinking to yourself, “Oh no, I’m not racist, I am a good (white) person,” I want you to pause and take a step back. Admittedly, I've told myself some version of this for years, ignoring
- [RSVP volunteers help build strong readers](https://www.solid-ground.org/rsvp-volunteers-help-build-strong-readers/) - For many of us, the mechanics of reading aren’t something we think about often. Absorbing and understanding printed words is a skill we may have mastered years ago, along with tying our own shoes and being able to put on our own clothes. But doing what you’re doing right now – reading – is very
- [Relationships, trust, and other keys to housing stability](https://www.solid-ground.org/relationships-trust-housing-stability-keys/) - Rental assistance is historically one of the most effective tools to help keep at-risk families and individuals stably housed. In a system where local emergency shelters are consistently over capacity, rapid rehousing with rental assistance is a critical strategy to forestall homelessness. However a key element in families’ likelihood to succeed is Solid Ground’s personalized
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 3/30/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-3-30-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES!: CÓMO MANEJAR LOS PROBLEMAS CON REPARACIONES, MOHO, DEPÓSITOS, Y RESPONSABILIDADES DEL PROPIETARIO CUÁNDO: Jueves, 31 de marzo, 5:30-6:45pm DONDE: Registrarse recibir el enlace Zoom QUE: ¿Tiene problemas con su alquiler y su arrendador? Conozca sus derechos como inquilino sobre: cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación problemas de moho aprender acerca
- [Aging with Wisdom: Spiritual warmth](https://www.solid-ground.org/aging-with-wisdom-spiritual-warmth/) - As I write, rivers of rain pour down on the Puget Sound Basin and beyond, and piles of snow clog the mountain passes like never before. I’m seeing this as an invitation to stay home, to stay warm and cozy – hopefully curled up in a blanket or sitting in front of a warm fire.
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 3/23/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-3-23-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE HOT SHOWERS AT MOBILE HYGIENE TRAILERS WHAT: Seattle Public Utilities is providing free, hot showers at new locations and hours through its mobile hygiene trailers. Each trailer includes three standard shower stalls and one ADA shower, each with toilet and sink. Towels, soap, and shampoo are provided. The trailers will
- [A visit to Twin Ponds Community Garden](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-visit-to-twin-ponds-community-garden/) - Lettuce Link Intern Rhona visited the Twin Ponds Community Garden this summer. Nestled within Twin Ponds Park, a $30,000 initiative by the City of Shoreline City Council to create a community garden resulted in today’s Twin Ponds Community Garden. Since 2010, the once-fallow area previously mined for peat consists of 38 garden plots, water hydrants,
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 3/16/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-3-16-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HOSPITALITY HIRING EVENT WHEN: Friday, March 18, 2022, 8-11am WHERE: VIP Hospitality Offices, Sea-Tac Airport - Take elevator #7 from Baggage Claim between Claim #13 and #14 and proceed to the Mezzanine (M) level. Turn right when existing the elevator. WHAT: VIP Hospitality will be hosting a hiring event and making on-site
- [2022 Legislative Session leaves us with lots of work to do](https://www.solid-ground.org/2022-legislative-session-leaves-us-with-lots-of-work-to-do/) - Washington state's 2022 Legislative Session ended on March 10 with very little action taken on our priority bills, but BIG investments that will have a meaningful impact for low-income Washingtonians. In the final two weeks of the session, advocates sent over 200 emails to lawmakers urging them to use the state’s budget surplus to protect
- [Join Eva Walker in Opening Doors to Opportunity!](https://www.solid-ground.org/join-eva-walker-in-opening-doors-to-opportunity/) - Eva Walker (KEXP DJ and frontwoman of The Black Tones) will host our 22nd Annual Building Community Event: Opening Doors to Opportunity, on March 31, 2022. Born and raised in Seattle, Eva (she/her) is from a Southern family of educators and music lovers. This dual regional influence gives The Black Tones a perfect balance of simple
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 3/2/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-3-2-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ TENANT PROTECTIONS AFTER THE EVICTION MORATORIUM WHAT: Seattle’s eviction moratorium has ended, but there are still additional eviction protections in place for renters in the city. Those include: COVID-related inability to pay: Bans eviction of tenants with delinquent rent accrued between March 3, 2020, and the end of the moratorium. School year
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 3/9/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-3-9-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HELP FOR TENANTS BEHIND ON THEIR RENT WHAT: King County’s primary pandemic rental assistance program is no longer accepting applications, but other organizations still have rental assistance money available for eligible tenants who have fallen behind on their rent during the pandemic and are facing eviction. Here are some of the organizations
- [Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation supports children’s health & nutrition education](https://www.solid-ground.org/partnerships-sprouts-healthy-communities-foundation/) - We’re thrilled to be 2018 recipients of a $10,000 Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Neighborhood Grant to support Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE). Each year, CFE engages more than 2,200 youth and their parents in eating healthily on a budget through nutrition and cooking classes for kids in both community organizations and Seattle Public Schools.
- [A call to action from a daughter of Tonga](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-call-to-action-from-a-daughter-of-tonga/) - On the morning of January 15, 2022, a volcanic eruption unlike any other in recorded history rocked the island nation of Tonga. Located near the equator in the South Pacific, Tonga consists of roughly 150 small islands and approximately 100,000 inhabitants. The tsunami that followed the eruption reached the shores of countries as far away
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 2/23/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-2-23-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ WARMING SHELTERS OPEN THIS WEEK WHAT: With nighttime temperatures expected to be in the 20s through this Friday, February 25, the King County Homelessness Authority has coordinated with partners to open cold weather shelters where people experiencing homelessness can stay warm. The most up-to-date information can be found on the authority’s list
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 2/16/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-2-16-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ NEW DEADLINE FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE IN KING COUNTY WHAT: If you’re behind on your rent and haven’t already pre-registered for rental assistance through the King County's Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP), you now have until the end of the day on Monday, February 28, 2022. After that, the program will
- [It’s time for a guaranteed basic income in Washington state](https://www.solid-ground.org/its-time-for-a-guaranteed-basic-income-in-washington-state/) - We believe everyone deserves the essentials: A roof over their head, a stocked pantry, and a doctor they don’t have to be afraid to visit when they get sick. But far too many Washington families are living in or on the brink of poverty. A new survey¹ of 10,000 grocery workers in the Western United
- [Building power with food system workers](https://www.solid-ground.org/building-power-with-food-system-workers/) - At Solid Ground we believe that healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food is a human right - but who's behind our food system? Food workers are subjected to low wages, few opportunities for advancement, widespread exploitation, and injustice - including wage theft, pesticide exposure and poisoning, child labor, long work hours with few breaks, racial
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 2/9/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-2-9-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE LYFT RIDES IN KING COUNTY WHAT: Crisis Connections is now offering FREE Lyft rides for medical, job, housing, food, legal and other purposes through the Ride United program. To qualify, rides must originate within King County but outside of Seattle. Ride United covers fares up to $22 each way, for a
- [Tell us what you think!](https://www.solid-ground.org/tell-us-what-you-think/) - Thank you for being a part of the Solid Ground community! We want to better understand your connection to Solid Ground and what’s important to you, so that we can continue to engage with you in the ways you want. You can help us in that work by taking a few minutes to complete the
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 2/2/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-2-1-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TEST KITS WHAT: The Washington State Department of Health's Say Yes! COVID Test program has run out of free at-home COVID-19 test kits for now, but you can still request them from the federal government by going to COVIDtests.gov. Reasons to have a COVID-19 test available at home:
- [Black History Month: What does a future without oppression look like? ](https://www.solid-ground.org/black-history-month-what-does-a-future-without-oppression-look-like/) - Or... what future might we expect if we remain on our current course? What are the possibilities of people and technology? Science Fiction, and in particular Afrofuturism, grapples with these kinds of questions through its literature, television, and films. For this year’s Black History Month, Solid Ground invites readers to explore the creative expanse that
- [‘We all want to be heard’](https://www.solid-ground.org/we-all-want-to-be-heard/) - Before Ashley Potts connected with Case Manager Tamara Bauman of Solid Ground’s JourneyHome/Rapid Rehousing (JHRRH) program, her life was about negotiating fear: Fear that her abuser would track her down. Fear that she’d have to leave the shelter and end up on the streets with her young son, Marcus. Fear that even after scoring a
- [Realities of family homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/realities-of-family-homelessness/) - In the story 'We all want to be heard,' Ashley Potts describes her powerful personal "journey home" after surviving domestic violence (DV), which led to two years of homelessness with her young son, Marcus. During her interview with us, she shared many insights into the realities of experiencing homelessness while caring for children. Below, in
- [Fabuloso!](https://www.solid-ground.org/fabuloso/) - One of the elements of the Farewell to Paul event last night was the video Fabuloso, based on the Leonard Cohen song Hallelujah, with lyrics rewritten and performed by our own Liz Reed Hawk. Enjoy: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE1E915cS0E]
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 1/5/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-5-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ WELCOME TO MEDICARE WORKSHOP: UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS! WHEN: Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 10am-12pm WHERE: Zoom - Register to receive invitation WHAT: Join this free webinar to learn about navigating Medicare. Topics covered include: Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 1/26/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-1-26-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE TAX HELP WHEN: February 2 - April 21, 2022 WHAT: United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign starts next Wednesday, February 2. IRS-certified volunteers will be available virtually and in person at multiple locations across King County to offer you free tax preparation assistance. Are you an international student
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 1/19/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-1-19-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE FRUITS AND VEGATABLES FOR SNAP USERS WHERE: More than 200 Safeway stores in Washington state. WHAT: For a limited time, customers with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can get a coupon for $10 off fresh fruits and vegetables when they spend $10 or more in SNAP benefits on fresh or
- [What we’re fighting for this legislative session ](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-were-fighting-for-this-legislative-session/) - At Solid Ground, we believe people who've experienced poverty in their own lives best understand barriers that keep folks in poverty – as well as the support they need to overcome them. That’s why our advocacy partner, Statewide Poverty Action Network, travels across Washington state every other year to talk with people living on low
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 1/12/22](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-and-community-resources-1-12-22/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ NEW MINIMUM WAGES NOW IN EFFECT WHAT: If you are paid the minimum wage, check your latest paychecks to make sure you are receiving the new hourly rates that went into effect Jan. 1 for workers in Seattle and Washington state. The statewide minimum is now $14.49/hr, while the wage in Seattle
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 12/01/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-01-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HUNTLEIGH OPEN INTERVIEWS WHEN: Friday, December 3, 2021, 10am-1pm WHERE: Airport University Classroom at Sea-Tac Airport: From ticketing level, locate the Starbucks near Security Checkpoint #3. Go down the hallway on the left of the Starbucks counters and take the elevator to Floor 2, which will open across from the Airport
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 12/8/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-8-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ WORLD FLIGHT SERVICES HIRING EVENT WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, 9am-3pm WHERE: Worldwide Flight Services Office, 2380 S 166th St., SeaTac, WA 98158 WHAT: WFS is hosting a hiring event at its SeaTac office. You must wear a mask to enter the building. Please bring your resume and two forms of identification. Positions (Full- Time or
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 12/15/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-15-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ ABM AVIATION JOB FAIR WHEN: Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 12-2pm WHERE: 19540 International Blvd., Suite 102, SeaTac, WA 98188 (Adjacent to Angle Lake Park) WHAT: ABM Aviation is hosting a job fair to recruit full-time taxi customer service agents. A mask is required while in the ABM Aviation office. Position details: $16.57/hr $17.53 / hr starting January 1, 2022
- [Jobs and Community Resources – 12/29/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-29-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ NEW INTAKE PHONE NUMBER FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHAT: Solid Ground’s Regional Access Point has a new phone number: 206.694.6833. The Regional Access Point (RAP) serves people who are currently experiencing homelessness in King County, including those currently living on the streets, in a shelter, in a vehicle, or in a place not
- [Too many people in Washington can't access dental care. We can change that.](https://www.solid-ground.org/too-many-people-in-washington-cant-access-dental-care-we-can-change-that/) - Access to a healthy mouth and smile shouldn’t depend on our income, our race, or where we live. Yet here in Washington state, that's precisely what's happening. Wealthier white people with private insurance can easily get an appointment to see a dentist in their community, while the opposite is true for lower-income people of color
- [Compassion Seattle was a distraction. Here’s a solution.](https://www.solid-ground.org/compassion-seattle-was-a-distraction-heres-a-solution/) - By some measures, the Greater Seattle area is now the sixth wealthiest region in the U.S.1 It’s home to not one but two of the world’s four richest men.2 And yet every night, thousands of adults and children3 go to sleep in tents, under bridges, and in camper vans parked on city streets across King County.
- [Why 2022 could be a turning point for homelessness in King County](https://www.solid-ground.org/why-2022-could-be-a-turning-point-for-homelessness-in-king-county/) - Homelessness is such a daunting and seemingly intractable crisis in our region that it's easy to forget there are literally thousands of people and hundreds of nonprofit organizations working to solve it. Day after day, outreach workers, case managers, substance abuse counselors, mutual aid volunteers, and many, many others provide food, shelter, and services to
- [What we love about mutual aid](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-love-about-mutual-aid/) - At Solid Ground, we strive to help people overcome poverty by meeting their basic needs and nurturing their success. But we also acknowledge that as a modern, hierarchical nonprofit organization, we operate within the very systems that oppress people and keep them in poverty in the first place. That’s why we admire and celebrate community
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 11/24/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-24-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS Organizations across Seattle are offering free meals on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Day Holiday Meal at the Salvation Army WHAT: Free Thanksgiving meals. WHEN: Thursday, November 25, 2021, 11am-1pm WHERE: The Salvation Army Seattle Temple Corps, 9501 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103 MORE INFO: Thanksgiving Holiday Meal at the Salvation Army Alajawan's Table
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 11/17/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-17-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ RENT SMART: NAVIGATING THE HOUSING SEARCH WHEN: Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 2-4pm WHERE: Zoom WHAT: Learn about how to navigate the housing search, including: Everything you need to know about tenant screening reports Finding affordable housing Information about subsidized housing programs Fair housing laws Information about holding deposits and security deposits How
- [Remembering Kathleen Penna: A gentle and impactful Solid Ground leader](https://www.solid-ground.org/remembering-kathleen-penna-a-gentle-impactful-solid-ground-leader/) - Last month, Solid Ground lost a critical member of our team. A quiet but steady and positive leader, Kathleen Penna passed away peacefully at her parents' home following a prolonged illness. She was 34 years old. Most recently part of Solid Ground's Finance team as Strategic Information Systems Manager, she held a variety of roles
- [Facing Race: Coming together for lasting social change](https://www.solid-ground.org/facing-race-coming-together-for-lasting-social-change/) - In November, 3,500 race and social justice warriors, activists, organizers, educators, and creatives came together at the Facing Race Conference in Detroit for a long weekend of co-liberation and healing, reframing and reclaiming narratives, and community building and calls to action. Participants traveled from all corners of the US, Canada and beyond to attend this
- [Giving thanks to some of our many supporters](https://www.solid-ground.org/giving-thanks-to-some-of-our-many-supporters/) - During this month of thanks and giving, we’re kicking off a new quarterly series celebrating the supporters who help make our work possible and sharing our gratitude for their shared belief in a community beyond poverty and oppression. Solid Ground supporters come from all places, ages, and backgrounds, providing much-needed support in a variety of
- [Financial Planning Book Review: If You Lived Here, You’d Be Home By Now](https://www.solid-ground.org/financial-planning-book-review-if-you-lived-here-youd-be-home-by-now/) - “Where would you move if you wanted to move out of Seattle?” This hypothetical question came up recently with a group of friends during a discussion of issues facing Seattle and King County. It so happens I had just finished reading Christopher Ingraham’s "If You Lived Here, You’d Be Home By Now." It’s a very
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 11/10/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-10-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ WORLD WIDE FLIGHT SERVICES HIRING EVENTS WHEN: Friday, November 12, 2021, 10am-1pm, and Saturday, November 13, 2021, 10am-3pm WHERE: Friday: Sea-Tac Airport University Classroom: From ticketing level, locate and go through the hallway to the left of the Starbucks counters near Security Checkpoint #3. Take the elevator to Floor 2, which will open across from
- [Aging with Wisdom: Living with paradox and uncertainty](https://www.solid-ground.org/aging-with-wisdom-living-with-paradox-and-uncertainty/) - Reopening is something we’ve all longed for since February/March of 2020. We had glimpses of that possibility this summer when the masks came off along with the sunshine, and we hoped that we were seeing the end of the worst of the coronavirus. Then came the delta variant, and we are back into our places
- [Multi-Service Center volunteers: Committed to community through challenging times](https://www.solid-ground.org/multi-service-center-volunteers-committed-to-community-through-challenging-times/) - Fifty years ago on August 15, 1971, a small group of people – including five volunteer Head Start parents – founded a new organization dedicated to fighting poverty and homelessness among the underserved population of South King County. From that simple beginning, the Multi-Service Center (MSC) has gone from a single office building with a
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 11/03/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-03-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ SWISSPORT FUELING HIRING EVENT WHEN: Monday, November 8, 2021, 10am–1pm WHERE: Airport University Classroom at Sea-Tac airport: From ticketing level, locate and go through the hallway on the left of the Starbucks near Security Checkpoint #3. Take the elevator at the end of the hallway to Floor 2, which will open across from
- [From domestic violence awareness to action](https://www.solid-ground.org/from-domestic-violence-awareness-to-action/) - In 1989, October was declared National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Each year during this month, we raise awareness, educate, and advocate for domestic violence (DV) victims and survivors. This year, we’re encouraging everyone to take action to help stop DV. DV is a crime that has lifelong impacts on both the adults who endure
- [Tech safety: Intimate partner abuse in the digital age](https://www.solid-ground.org/tech-safety-intimate-partner-abuse-in-the-digital-age/) - Digital abuse, also known as tech-enabled coercive control or tech-enabled abuse, is a tool abusive partners and perpetrators sometimes use to control domestic violence (DV) survivors. The National Domestic Violence Hotline1 defines digital abuse as “the use of technology and the internet to bully, harass, stalk, intimidate, or control a partner.” Tech abusers often use
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 10/27/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-27-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ SEATTLE COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS WHAT: The Seattle Relief Fund offers one-time financial assistance to eligible Seattle residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The application period is open Monday, October 25, through Monday, November 15, 2021. Eligible adult applicants filing for themselves may be able to receive a one-time payment of $1,000. Applicants with dependent children may be
- [Seeking justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women](https://www.solid-ground.org/justice-for-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women/) - “When the community doesn’t know about it, we can’t respond to it. How do you respond to violence you don’t even know exists? How do you respond to violence you don’t track?” ~Annita Lucchesi, Executive Director, Sovereign Bodies Institute At Solid Ground, we believe all oppression is linked; we cannot work toward justice for some
- [Wisdom from a longtime philanthropist and activist: ‘It’s going to take some upheaval.’](https://www.solid-ground.org/its-going-to-take-some-upheaval/) - As a young woman working for the Washington State Welfare Department in the 1950s, Suzanne Hittman was tasked with checking in on the many single men living in hotels along Seattle’s 1st Avenue in the wake of the Great Depression and World War II. “You’d visit and talk to them, ask what their needs were.
- [Swedish provides support and supplies with sensitivity](https://www.solid-ground.org/swedish-provides-support-supplies-sensitivity/) - As a valued Solid Ground partner for over five years, Swedish has provided major events support – and in recent months, they’ve found ways to nurture health and hygiene among Solid Ground residents. This summer and fall, Swedish brought two mobile COVID-19 testing clinics directly to Sand Point Housing residents. Approximately 165 people received tests
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 10/20/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-20-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT INFO DATE: Monday, October 25, 2021 TIME: 2-4:30pm LOCATION: Zoom WHAT: Medicare Open Enrollment this year runs from October 15 – December 7, 2021. This free class is great for those new to Medicare, those who’ve been on Medicare for a while, and those learning about Medicare to assist
- [Why ‘Compassion Seattle’ will do more harm than good for our unhoused neighbors](https://www.solid-ground.org/why-compassion-seattle-will-do-more-harm-than-good-for-our-unhoused-neighbors/) - UPDATE: The proposed charter amendment discussed in this blog post was subsequently blocked from appearing on the ballot by a superior court judge. We are relieved that this harmful proposal will not be implemented, but we still have much work to do. Please read Solid Ground's vision for a true solution to homelessness. If, like
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 10/13/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-13-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS THIS WEEK WHAT: Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, also called the Annual Election Period, is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. During this time, people enrolled in Medicare can: Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan and vice versa. Join, drop or switch a Part D prescription drug
- [A free farm stand sprouts in South Park, with produce grown by Solid Ground](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-free-farm-stand-sprouts-in-south-park-with-produce-grown-by-solid-ground/) - As a health educator at the Sea Mar Community Health Centers clinic in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood, Sonora George is responsible for teaching patients about the links between eating habits and chronic diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. But she's the first to admit that education alone isn't enough. “A lot of the patients,
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 10/6/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-6-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ TIME TO APPLY FOR 2022-23 FINANCIAL AID WHAT: Financial aid applications for the 2022-23 school year are now being accepted. This year, a family of four making up to $102,000 can qualify for financial aid in Washington state. There are two ways to apply for financial aid in Washington. U.S. citizens and
- [Part 1: Healthy relationships: What do they look like?](https://www.solid-ground.org/part-1-healthy-relationships-what-do-they-look-like/) - One of the most important parts of helping youth (and adults!) engage in safe and supportive relationships is to be able to recognize signs of healthy versus unhealthy relationships. In the first of this two-part series, we’ll discuss healthy signs, and in Part 2 we’ll delve into unhealthy signs. It’s important to remember that no
- [New Solid Ground program helps King County residents navigate Medicare options](https://www.solid-ground.org/new-solid-ground-program-helps-king-county-residents-navigate-medicare-options/) - Solid Ground is proud to partner with the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner as the new King County sponsor for the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA), a free, unbiased, and confidential counseling service that helps consumers understand their Medicare rights and options. Solid Ground’s SHIBA volunteers are now available provide to this
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 9/29/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-29-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ BREAKING GENERATIONAL CYCLES MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WHEN: September 2021 through May 2022 WHERE: Online and in-person in Renton WHAT: Breaking Generational Cycles is a mentorship program for youth, ages 11-17, and parents/guardians who live in South King and Pierce counties and have been affected by domestic violence. Learn how to create and achieve
- [Celebrating BIPOC Nonprofit Leaders: The Black Community Building Collaborative](https://www.solid-ground.org/celebrating-bipoc-nonprofit-leaders-the-black-community-building-collaborative/) - Whiteness is often centered in the nonprofit sector. White-led nonprofits are more likely to receive funding, white populations are prioritized for service, and even service delivery approaches typically center white communities' needs. However, much nonprofit work as we now know it has been co-opted from communities of color. Black, Indigenous, and other people of color
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 9/22/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-22-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ GET HELP WITH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID WHAT: Solid Ground is now the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) sponsor for King County! SHIBA is a free, unbiased and confidential counseling service offered by the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Our trained volunteers help consumers understand their Medicare rights and options.
- [Taking on Big Soda](https://www.solid-ground.org/taking-on-big-soda/) - Taking on Big Soda was the latest in a virtual event series that provides Solid Ground volunteers a space to learn about and discuss various barriers to accessing healthy, nutritious, and culturally relevant food options. On Wednesday, July 28, the Community Food Education (CFE) team facilitated an event exploring how the soda industry targets kids, people
- [Jubal Gabel: Recipient of the 2015 Governor’s Service Award](https://www.solid-ground.org/jubal-gabel-recipient-of-the-2015-governors-service-award/) - When I slipped through the back door of the Auburn Food Bank, I received a friendly greeting from Karen. I told her who I was and that I was there to interview Jubal. I noticed she smiled at the mention of his name, so I asked her why. She smiled again and said, “He’s that
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 9/15/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-15-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ CONCESSIONS INTERNATIONAL HIRING EVENT WHEN: Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 10am-1pm WHERE: Airport University Classroom at Sea-Tac Airport. From ticketing level, locate and go down the hallway to the left of the Starbucks counters near Security Checkpoint #3. Take the elevator to Floor 2, which will open next to the AU classroom and
- [Want a solution to homelessness? Ask the people who know it best.](https://www.solid-ground.org/want-a-solution-to-homelessness-ask-the-people-who-know-it-best/) - Solid Ground believes that effective, enduring solutions to homelessness will only come by following the lead of people who've experienced it. That’s why we asked Kirk McClain, a Solid Ground Residential Case Manager and member of the Lived Experience Coalition (LEC), to share his thoughts about recent proposals and the importance of lived experience in
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 9/8/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-8-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HIRING EVENT AT FIREWORKS GALLERY WHEN: Friday, September 24, 2021, 10am-1pm WHERE: Sea-Tac Airport University Classroom: From ticketing level, locate and go through the hallway to the left of the Starbucks near Security Checkpoint #3. Take the elevator (blue elevator doors) to Floor 2, which will open across from the Airport
- [An unlikely partnership saves the day](https://www.solid-ground.org/an-unlikely-partnership-saves-the-day/) - Last spring, the Byrd Barr Place Food Bank in downtown Seattle faced a crisis. Almost overnight, its normally reliable stable of volunteers, most of them older, suddenly became unavailable because of COVID-19 dangers – leaving only two paid employees to keep the busy food bank running. At the same time, the demand for food support
- [Low-cost Internet for families receiving free school lunches](https://www.solid-ground.org/low-cost-internet-for-families-receiving-free-school-lunches/) - Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Lambert Rochfort for the Seattle/King County Community Voice Mail Blog. Would your family like to have high-speed Internet at home but can’t afford it? A new program from Comcast called Internet Essentials offers high-speed Internet for $10/month, a laptop computer for $150, and free Internet training, for
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 9/1/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-1-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ DRIVE FOR SOLID GROUND AND EARN A $2,000 HIRING BONUS! WHAT: Drive for good! Solid Ground Transportation is hiring bus drivers for its paratransit service under a contract with King County Metro’s Access Services Division and Vehicle Maintenance Division. Solid Ground's paratransit drivers use wheelchair-accessible vans to transport passengers seven days a
- [New members energize Solid Ground Board](https://www.solid-ground.org/new-members-energize-solid-ground-board/) - Solid Ground’s Board of Directors inducted five new members this summer, and we’re still actively recruiting - especially young professionals ages 18-26 - to build a strong and diverse new cohort to guide us into our next Strategic Planning period and beyond. Here's a bit about each new member, followed by information you can share
- [This year, ‘back to school’ means something completely different](https://www.solid-ground.org/this-year-back-to-school-means-something-completely-different/) - Nearly all of us have experienced that mix of excitement and nervousness that sneaks into those last few weeks of a childhood summer, when the first day of a new school year draws closer and the days get shorter. But what’s it like when you’re not just coming back to school from summer, but from
- [Leading via lived experience](https://www.solid-ground.org/leading-via-lived-experience/) - For the first time, a former resident of Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing campus has joined our Board of Directors, bringing lived experience to the very heart of the organization. We’re pleased to introduce you to Mary Ruffin and tell you why this is so important! Mary lived at our housing campus in Magnuson Park
- [Solid Ground endorses Best Starts for Kids Levy renewal](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-endorses-best-starts-for-kids-levy-renewal/) - At its meeting earlier this month, the Solid Ground Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse King County Proposition 1, the Best Starts for Kids Levy renewal, on the upcoming August 3 primary ballot. The original Best Starts for Kids Levy, approved by voters in 2015, raised around $440 million to support critical programs and
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 8/25/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-25-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ JOBS AT ASHLEY HOMESTORE IN AUBURN WHERE: 1101 Outlet Collection, Suite 1269 (in front of play area), Auburn, WA 98001 WHEN: August 25, 11am-4pm WHAT: Ashley Homestore in Auburn is hosting hiring events for multiple positions. QUESTIONS? Email the recruiter at agragg@ashleyhomestores.com. HUDSON GROUP HIRING EVENTS WHEN: Friday, August 27, 2021, 10am-1pm, and Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 10am-1pm WHERE: Airport University
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 8/18/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-18-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HIRING EVENT AT FIREWORKS GALLERY WHEN: Friday, August 20, 2021, 10am-1pm WHERE: Sea-Tac Airport University Classroom: From ticketing level, locate and go through the hallway to the left of the Starbucks near Security Checkpoint #3. Take the elevator (blue elevator doors) to Floor 2, which will open across from the Airport
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 8/11/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-11-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ UPDATE TO CHILD TAX CREDIT WHAT: Recent changes to the Child Tax Credit (CTC) could mean big things for your family! Larger payments: The CTC now pays up to $3,600 each year for kids age 5 and under, and up to $3,000 each for kids ages 6 to 17. Full credits for
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 7/28/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-28-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ ABM AVIATION OPEN INTERVIEW JOB FAIR WHEN: Wednesday, July 28, 1pm-4pm WHERE: 19540 International Blvd #102, SeaTac, WA WHAT: Positions: Taxi Customer Service Agent: Full-time, $16.57/hr, outside curbside job Customer Service Representative/Baggage Service Office: Full-time, $16.57/hr Baggage Handler/Baggage Service Office: Part-time, $16.57/hr. Shift is Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4:30pm. Must be able to lift
- [RSVP AmeriCorps Seniors site partners and volunteers shine!](https://www.solid-ground.org/rsvp-americorps-seniors-site-partners-and-volunteers-shine/) - RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) loves to recognize our volunteers - especially those who persisted during such a challenging time for all of us. In addition to choosing the theme of Recognition for our latest EIA (Experience in Action) senior volunteer newsletter, we reached out to our site partners for both site and volunteer spotlights
- [Acknowledging our place on Native Lands – and striving for something deeper](https://www.solid-ground.org/acknowledging-our-place-on-native-lands-and-striving-for-something-deeper/) - Anushka Saxena was browsing through videos on YouTube one day in 2020 when she came across something she wasn’t prepared for. It was a clip from a 2011 series by ABC News that documented the life of a young Lakota boy, a few years younger than Anushka, living in extreme poverty on a South Dakota
- [Giving and receiving recognition](https://www.solid-ground.org/giving-and-receiving-recognition/) - Ask anyone who volunteers why they do it, and you’ll likely get variations on the theme of ‘giving back.’ And while that motivation is sincere and commendable, there is also an underlying need for recognition - especially for retirees and especially during COVID-19 - for our efforts to make our communities better places. I volunteer
- [Reimagining cooking together](https://www.solid-ground.org/reimagining-cooking-together/) - How do you create a sense of community during a time of profound social isolation? For Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) team, it’s been a creatively challenging year of trying new ways to engage people in their cooking and nutrition classes – normally held at housing sites, community health clinics, and community organizations – as they
- [Holding herself accountable](https://www.solid-ground.org/september-2013-groundviews-newsletter-holding-herself-accountable/) - Sally Mary de Leon’s world flipped upside down when she finally got the courage to divorce her abusive husband, leaving her with nothing but her two children and a mountain of debt. “I just wanted him out – so I took the mortgage, I took all the debt, while he took everything else," she says.
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 7/14/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-14-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ TSA RECRUITING EVENT WHEN: Saturday, July 24, 2021, 8:30am-2pm WHERE: TSA Administrative Offices, 18000 International Boulevard, 2nd Floor, SeaTac, WA 98118 WHAT: The Transit Security Administration is hiring Transit Security Officers at Sea-Tac Airport. Full- and part-time positions start at $19.89/hr. Minimum qualifications 18 years or older U.S. Citizen or National High school diploma, GED or security
- [Sand Point’s Got Talent! A joyful noise](https://www.solid-ground.org/sand-points-got-talent-a-joyful-noise/) - What do you get when you combine the following ingredients: a balmy summer evening, live music, about 25 kids dancing as if no one was watching, watermelon, cupcakes and a talent show? A delicious recipe for BIG fun! Residents and staff of Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing (SPH) campus came together last week for a
- [Volunteer Highlight: Darci Beacom with Power of One](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-highlight-darci-beacom-with-power-of-one/) - Similar to many other retirees, Darci Beacom found her way to AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP as a way to “explore beyond the community of my house, and renovations, and the grandchild.” Her journey led her to the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center, whose Power of One Volunteer Program placed her at Shorewood High School as
- [Charitable giving: Recognizing our values](https://www.solid-ground.org/charitable-giving-recognizing-our-values/) - The pandemic has deeply impacted charitable giving, and nonprofits have been hit hard. People who have lost jobs now don’t have the resources to donate to causes they care about at the same level they had prior to the pandemic. Additionally, Harris Insights and Analytics – an American market research and analytics company that has
- [The BIG wins we’re celebrating from the 2021 legislative session](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-big-wins-were-celebrating-from-the-2021-legislative-session/) - While we continue to face many challenges in overcoming poverty and systems of oppression in Washington state, we can also celebrate several major legislative wins over the last year that are already having a big impact – particularly for folks living on low incomes, people exposed to persistent trauma, and communities of color that continue
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 7/7/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-7-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ HANJIN GLOBAL HIRING FULL-TIME AND SEASONAL WAREHOUSE AGENTS WHAT: Position details: Warehouse Agent ( full-time and part-time available) $16.57/hr - $20.00/hr Full-time plus full benefits and seasonal positions available. (Morning/swing/night shift) Duties related to air cargo handling, receiving, delivering, and build-up. Seasonal position is up to 3 months. Minimum job requirements: Must
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 6/30/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-30-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ CONCESSIONS INTERNATIONAL HIRING EVENTS AT SEA-TAC AIRPORT WHEN: Two Fridays, July 2 and 16, 2021, 10am-1pm WHERE: Airport University Classroom at SEA – From the ticketing level, locate and go through the hallway on the left side of the Starbucks near Security Checkpoint #3. Take the elevator (blue elevator doors) to Floor
- [Part 2: Unhealthy relationships: What do they look like?](https://www.solid-ground.org/part-2-unhealthy-relationships-what-do-they-look-like/) - As essential as recognizing healthy signs of a relationship is recognizing UNhealthy signs. An unhealthy relationship doesn't need to have multiple signs; just one red flag can indicate that it's not healthy. It's important to remember that these signs may show up early in a relationship, and they shouldn't be disregarded or waved off as
- [Unveiling the many forms of domestic, intimate-partner, and gender-based violence](https://www.solid-ground.org/unveiling-the-many-forms-of-domestic-intimate-partner-gender-based-violence/) - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), first observed in 1981 as a national “Day of Unity.” The National Domestic Violence Hotline writes that “Domestic Violence Awareness Month is held each October as a way to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence. Communities and advocacy organizations ... connect with
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 6/23/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-23-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ GATE GOURMET JOB FAIRS WHEN: Monday-Friday, 1-2pm WHERE: 2755 S 163rd St., SeaTac, WA 98158 Walk-ins welcome. Pay rates of $16.57 to $21.49/hr. Full benefits. Positions: Local route driver (CDL and non-CDL) Flight finalizer Storeroom clerk Liquor packer Porter Food preparer Dishroom attendant TO APPLY: Go to the gategroup Job Areas webpage.
- [Why Solid Ground is calling for an extension of the state eviction moratorium](https://www.solid-ground.org/why-solid-ground-is-calling-for-an-extension-of-the-state-eviction-moratorium/) - At Solid Ground, we understand that you if you want to end homelessness, you have to start by keeping people from losing their homes in the first place. That’s why we’re joining the Stay Housed, Stay Healthy coalition in calling for an extension of state and local eviction moratoriums that have kept tens of thousands
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Kana and Jodi bring virtual vibrance!](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-spotlight-kana-and-jodi-bring-virtual-vibrance/) - Huge thanks to Kana and Jodi for the teamwork, adaptability, and passion for cooking they brought to our Cooking Matters at Home virtual classes! During the pandemic, Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) team worked to reimagine its Cooking Matters classes to better meet people where they were: at home! During such a socially isolated
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 6/16/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-16-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ INFORMATION FOR TENANTS AT RISK OF EVICTION WHEN: June 17, 24, and 29, 2021, 2-4:30pm WHERE: Online via Zoom – A link will be sent after you register WHAT: In preparation for the end of the Eviction Moratorium, Solid Ground’s Tenant Services invites King County tenants to a webinar on How to Prepare
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 6/9/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-9-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ EVICTION MORATORIUM WEBINARS - NEW DATES ADDED! WHEN: June 10, 15, 17, 24, and 29, 2021, 2-4:30pm WHERE: Online via Zoom – A link will be sent after you register WHAT: In preparation for the end of the Eviction Moratorium, Solid Ground’s Tenant Services invites King County tenants to a webinar on How
- [Five things renters need to know NOW about the end of the eviction moratorium](https://www.solid-ground.org/five-things-renters-need-to-know-now-about-the-end-of-the-eviction-moratorium/) - Since the pandemic struck last year, tens of thousands of people in Western Washington have fallen behind on their rent after losing their jobs or having their hours cut back. Thanks to government moratoriums on evictions, many renters have been able to stay in their homes through the pandemic despite their rental debt. But the
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 5/26/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-26-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ WHEN: Thursday, June 3, 2021, 2-4:30pm WHERE: Zoom – A link will be sent after you register WHAT: In preparation for the end of the Eviction Moratorium, Solid Ground’s Tenant Services invites King County tenants to a webinar on How to Prepare for the End of the Eviction Moratorium – Rental Assistance, Legal Aid, Mediation,
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 6/2/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-2-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ EVERGREENS AIRPORT HIRING EVENT WHEN: Thursday, June 3, 2021, 1-3pm WHERE: Sea-Tac Airport, baggage claim level; Just outside of Baggage Claim #1 in the Sea-Tac Plaza. WHAT: Evergreens at Sea-Tac airport is hiring full-time team members earning $16.69/hr plus up to $7/hr in tips. Bring your resume! Requirements: Must be 18 years
- [A personal giving story: Adapting to your environment to thrive](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-personal-giving-story-adapting-to-your-environment-to-thrive/) - This year, Solid Ground once again participated in GiveBIG on May 4 and 5. With the help of 176 donors, we raised $71,386.99 in total for our Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing programs. Amongst the gifts, we received the following very special note: “I am making two separate contributions to Solid Ground. One is for
- [Increasing Pacific Islander visibility and representation](https://www.solid-ground.org/increasing-pacific-islander-visibility-and-representation/) - Since 1992, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month has been celebrated nationally each May. This month was chosen to commemorate two important events in American history: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. on May 7, 1843 and the May 10, 1869 completion of the transcontinental railroad, predominantly built by Chinese immigrants. This May,
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 5/12/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-12-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ SUMMER 2021 HUNGERCORPS ASSOCIATE WHEN: Apply now for service dates from June 14 to August 22. WHAT: Summer HungerCorps Associates help fight food insecurity by helping families and youth access healthy meals during the summer. Members will deliver meals directly to families’ doors at an apartment complex, serve Grab and Go meals
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 5/4/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-4-21/) - ~NEW THIS WEEK~ TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) RECRUITING EVENTS WHEN: Wednesday, May 5, 2-4pm | Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15, 9am-2pm Face masks are required and social distancing and COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be observed. If you don’t feel well, please do not attend. WHERE: TSA Administrative Offices (18000 International Blvd,
- [Art Club collaboration nurtures young leaders](https://www.solid-ground.org/art-club-nurtures-young-leaders/) - An already-powerful partnership shined even more brightly out of the pandemic darkness: Art Club at Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing. Produced by Davida Ingram, Public Engagement Programs Manager at The Seattle Public Library, Art Club features a powerhouse team of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) teaching artists who nurture strength and confidence
- [Consent Part 3: Talking to high school-aged youth and young adults](https://www.solid-ground.org/consent-part-3-talking-to-high-school-aged-youth-and-young-adults/) - Consent is a basic concept that should be taught to and understood thoroughly by youth. Teaching youth about the skills of consent can help reduce sexual coercion, harassment, and sexual assault. When a young person begins to date, it is important to talk with them about what consent looks like in dating relationships. Start by
- [Protecting our youth](https://www.solid-ground.org/protecting-our-youth/) - America is a gun, declares Brian Bilston’s viral poem - and increasingly, it targets America’s youth, primarily BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) youth. Our nation is facing yet another moment of truth. The guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd is but a brief respite in
- [Suvendoo Ray, volunteering for a healthy community](https://www.solid-ground.org/suvendoo-ray-volunteering-for-a-healthy-community/) - “When I first signed up to volunteer to tutor kids, they were shocked at my three-digit tutor number,” says Suvendoo Ray, RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) member, who began volunteering when he retired last year. When he originally arrived in Seattle in 1987 before his 32-year career at Boeing took off, Suvendoo started volunteering
- [Seeding a new Community Farm](https://www.solid-ground.org/seeding-a-new-community-farm/) - Cool: We're sowing seeds for a new Community Farm at Rainier VISTA. Join in the fun... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_4ng5V4TZ0
- [You're brilliant!](https://www.solid-ground.org/youre-brilliant/) - At the Golden Hour on Thursday, March 25, the Solid Ground community celebrated the past year’s brightest moments, raising over $200,000 to solve poverty. “It’s been a year filled with grief and new, compounding challenges for everyone,” said co-host Phoenica Zhang of Solid Ground at the event. “But even among those darkest times, we’ve seen
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 3/31/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-3-31-21/) - **NEW THIS WEEK** COVID-19 VACCINE Q&A WEBINAR WHEN: Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 3-4:30pm WHERE: Online Event WHAT: HealthierHere knows that many of our community members and community-based and clinical organizations’ frontline staff have unanswered questions about whether or not the COVID-19 vaccine is right for them – and if it is, how to navigate a
- [Consent Part 2: Talking with middle school-aged youth about consent](https://www.solid-ground.org/consent-part-2-talking-with-middle-school-aged-youth-about-consent/) - As children begin to grow and mature in their preteen years through early adolescence, it is important to continue to talk with them about healthy relationships and the nuances of consent. During middle school, young people undergo rapid physical and emotional development. They may feel awkward and have curiosity about their bodies changing, and they
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 3/23/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-3-23-21/) - **NEW THIS WEEK** WFS EXPRESS HIRING EVENT WHEN: Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 9am-2pm WHERE: WFS offices (2380 S 166th St, SeaTac, WA 98158). Must wear a mask to enter the building and bring your résumé. WHAT: Come join our fun team at SeaTac as a PrimeFlight Aviation/Amazon Warehouse Associate or Aircraft
- [Announcing AmeriCorps Seniors](https://www.solid-ground.org/announcing-americorps-seniors/) - 2020 brought many challenges and changes to how we volunteer and engage with others, particularly for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) community. Over the last year, we worked hard alongside our site partners and volunteers to develop exciting new ways to volunteer virtually and stay engaged. We look forward to continuing to strengthen
- [Standing with the AAPI community against anti-Asian racism](https://www.solid-ground.org/standing-with-aapi-people-against-racism/) - Solid Ground is deeply disturbed and alarmed by escalating violent hate crimes and race-based harassment against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) people and communities in the United States. In the last week alone, we’ve seen reports of race-based attacks on AAPI community members from San Francisco, Los Angeles, and even here in King County,
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 3/10/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-3-10-21/) - **NEW THIS WEEK** FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP SERIES for YOUNG ADULTS WHEN: Wednesdays, March 3-April 7, 2021, 3-4pm WHERE: Zoom! https://zoom.us/j/92272528186 WHAT: MONEY MONEY MONEY! This virtual workshop series is geared to young adults ages 16-25. Learn the basics about managing your money. We’ll talk about bank accounts, budgeting and credit. Taught by experienced instructors from
- [Honey bees at the Seattle Community Farm](https://www.solid-ground.org/honey-bees-at-the-seattle-community-farm-2/) - We recently acquired a new addition to the Seattle Community Farm. Well, thousands of new additions actually. The Seattle Community Farm is now home to two colonies of honey bees! Honey bees, along with birds and bats, pollinate over one-third of the food that humans eat. Without honey bees it wouldn't be just honey that
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 3/3/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-3-3-21/) - **CURRENT JOB & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES** SEASONAL KING COUNTY, WA JOBS 1) PARK MAINTENANCE WORKERS WHEN: 6-month positions, up to 40 hours/week, April 15-October 15, 2021 WHAT: King County Parks has 25-30 seasonal job openings, $23.07-$27.89/hour, at various King County Parks. Perform a variety of work tasks such as landscaping, athletic field maintenance, trail building and
- [Volunteer Spotlight: James Strosnider brings passion for nutrition](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-spotlight-james-strosnider-brings-passion-for-nutrition/) - Thanks to Community Food Education (CFE) volunteer James Strosnider for his continued dedication and passion for nutrition education and food security! James is a first-time volunteer with the Cooking Matters program at Solid Ground. He signed up and completed his orientation last fall and has eagerly been waiting for a class that works for him
- [Financial Planning: Looking back, looking forward](https://www.solid-ground.org/financial-planning-looking-back-looking-forward/) - As I type, COVID-19 cases are surging, and we are awaiting a vaccine. Continuing and recurring health issues from those who are infected may have lifetime ramifications. Realistically, we have another year of (serious) pain in the pandemic recovery process. The negative toll on our children’s education is underestimated, as well as the toll on
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Kathleen Turner leans into the virtual tutoring learning curve](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-spotlight-kathleen-turner-leans-into-the-virtual-tutoring-learning-curve/) - For substitute librarian and RSVP* volunteer Kathleen Turner, virtually tutoring a middle school student in math as a volunteer for the Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) has brought a welcome change: She no longer has to perform that traditional librarian function: “shushing” too-noisy library users. However, she does have to make sure her Zoom settings (the
- [Knit-It-Alls program overcomes pandemic challenges](https://www.solid-ground.org/knit-it-alls-program-overcomes-pandemic-challenges/) - For years, RSVP* has distributed hundreds of knitted and crocheted items to agencies serving those experiencing homelessness and low-income program participants across King County. This year, while strange and difficult for everyone, has fortunately been no exception. With a few tweaks to our distribution system and volunteer involvement, RSVP’s Knit-It-Alls (KIA) program was once again
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 2/24/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-2-24-21/) - **NEW THIS WEEK ** FREE TECH JOBS/SKILLS TRAINING IN SEATTLE-KING CO. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS Ada Developers Academy – Nonprofit coding bootcamp offering women and gender diverse people ages 18+ training in Software/Web/Mobile App Development. Length/Frequency: 11 months (6-month class/5-month internship), full-time M-F Apprenti – WTIA nonprofit offers diverse, underrepresented populations ages 18+ training and apprenticeships
- [Metromance: Solid Ground Transportation's Ninus and Kathy](https://www.solid-ground.org/metromance-solid-ground-transportations-ninus-and-kathy/) - Kathy and Ninus Hopkins met in 1968 through one of Ninus’ family members. “It was pretty much love at first site, and we didn’t spend many days apart from then on,” says Kathy. They were married in 1969. “It was a wonderful dynamic – didn’t have any of the stereotypes of blended families,” says Ninus,
- [RedCloud Consulting and Toys for Kids team up for career and tech success](https://www.solid-ground.org/redcloud-consulting-and-toys-for-kids-team-up-for-career-and-tech-success/) - The last year was one of reenvisioning how young people learn, how adults do their jobs, and how we connect to each other. The pandemic makes virtual remote learning the new reality for youth throughout our community, and although families at Solid Ground's residential housing campuses have made incredible adjustments, it’s taken a whole community
- [Personal advocacy makes powerful change](https://www.solid-ground.org/personal-advocacy-makes-powerful-change/) - Area programs offering rapid re-rehousing (RRH) to address family homelessness were overwhelmed by the pandemic. The rental assistance they provide, a vital lifeline for families, was quickly drained. But a community-based advocacy effort featuring program participants successfully increased City and County funding for this critical resource. Solid Ground’s JourneyHome/Rapid Re-Housing (JHRRH) helps families experiencing homelessness
- [The Mariner Moose and Toys for Kids bring holiday cheer to families in need across King County](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-mariner-moose-toys-for-kids-bring-holiday-cheer-to-families-in-need-across-king-county/) - The holidays can be a stressful time for many parents who want to celebrate with their children but face the harsh reality of limited budgets. And for moms experiencing homelessness over the holidays – like those staying at Solid Ground's Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing – making the holidays special is an even greater challenge. So
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 2/10/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-2-10-21/) - **NEW THIS WEEK ** SEATTLE SEVERE WEATHER SHELTERS WHEN: February 9-15, 2021, 8pm-8am each night WHERE: Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109) WHAT: The City of Seattle has opened a severe weather overnight shelter daily from Tuesday, February 9, through the morning of Monday, February 15. MORE INFO/UPDATES: Visit Seattle’s Homelessness
- [We Got This Seattle gives back to area healthcare & frontline workers](https://www.solid-ground.org/we-got-this-seattle-gives-back-to-area-healthcare-frontline-workers/) - When Seattle became one of the first cities in the United States to be hit by the pandemic, Ellen Kuwana was one of the first local community members to react to make a difference in her own small way. Eager to help the healthcare and frontline heroes, Ellen read, thought, and tweeted about how she
- [Consent Part 1: Talking to toddlers and elementary-age kids](https://www.solid-ground.org/consent-part-1-talking-to-toddlers-elementary-age-kids/) - It is never too early to learn about consent, boundaries, and bodily autonomy. Consent is often linked to sex but means giving permission through words and actions that show agreement. When taught to children, consent can be applied to various non-sexual situations – for example, giving hugs, borrowing things, and sharing. It is important to
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 1/26/21](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-26-21/) - **NEW THIS WEEK ** JOB LAUNCH: PATHWAYS TO TECH CAREERS EVENT FOR YOUTH 16-24 WHEN: Thursday, January 28, 2021 @ 3-5pm WHERE: Join this Virtual Zoom Event @ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87920364197 (Meeting ID: 879 2036 4197) WHAT: A free virtual event open to all youth 16-24, with presentations by Seattle-area companies offering great info about many tech careers
- [Suburban Pacific NW cities invest to facilitate housing assistance](https://www.solid-ground.org/suburban-pacific-nw-cities-invest-to-facilitate-housing-assistance/) - The pandemic has ushered in a stark reality for many facing employment loss and housing insecurity during COVID-19. King County’s 2.1.1 Crisis Connections, the hotline for health and human services in King County, has received a monthly average of over 3,100 requests for housing support since the outbreak and associated closures in March 2020. The
- [Left Broadview smiling](https://www.solid-ground.org/left-broadview-smiling/) - Mary Ann (not her real name or photo) and her 7-year-old son moved into Solid Ground's Broadview Transitional Housing program under very difficult circumstances. Her son had leukemia and was in recovery. He could not walk up stairs and he had no hair. They spent most of their time at Children’s Hospital initially. He could
- [Carter Subaru: Driving to better nutrition](https://www.solid-ground.org/carter-subaru-driving-to-better-nutrition/) - What does a car have to do with food security? Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) brings the kitchen to participants! CFE travels to sites to provide cooking and nutrition classes for adults and families living on low incomes. With a full kitchen set including portable burners, we’re able to host classes at schools and community
- [A look back on 33 years of fighting homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-look-back-on-33-years-of-fighting-homelessness/) - In early December, Humberto Alvarez – Solid Ground’s Housing Planning, Development & Operations Director – moved on from Solid Ground after 33 years of working to address homelessness in Seattle King County. We sat down virtually with Humberto to reflect on his time at Fremont Public Association (FPA)/Solid Ground and as a community leader. Here
- [Honoring Mike Lowry](https://www.solid-ground.org/honoring-mike-lowry/) - Mike Lowry made a profound impact on our region. He was a champion for equity and worked to alleviate suffering and channel resources to oppressed people and communities. Lowry held public office in Washington State for 19 years. He was elected to the King County Council in 1975, and four years later began serving in
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 12/29/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-29-20/) - **NEW THIS WEEK ** WA STATE HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT EVENTS WHAT: Washington Healthplanfinder and Public Health — Seattle & King County are offering in-person health insurance enrollment events. All of our in-person events do accept walk-ins, however, we follow all social distancing protocols and face masks or coverings are required. If you don’t have
- [Support students at Sand Point to cross the digital divide](https://www.solid-ground.org/supporting-students-at-sand-point/) - 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
- [BIPOC Businesses Holiday Gift Guide](https://www.solid-ground.org/bipoc-businesses-holiday-gift-guide/) - ‘Tis the season when many of us are looking for meaningful holiday gifts to share with our loved ones. In a time where many small businesses and community members of color are experiencing disproportionate impacts due to the pandemic, it's also an opportunity to uplift and tangibly support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
- [Shalimar Gonzales named Solid Ground CEO](https://www.solid-ground.org/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
- [Poverty as a social determinant of health](https://www.solid-ground.org/poverty-as-a-social-determinant-of-health/) - Much like the novel coronavirus, poverty is a global issue. In fact, nearly half of the global population, some 3.5 billion people, lives in low-income or low-middle-income countries, according to researchers. This sobering fact paints a striking picture of modern life, where even in developed nations, poverty is widespread. Unlike the modern COVID-19 pandemic, however,
- [Post-election survival tips](https://www.solid-ground.org/post-election-survival-tips/) - Let’s face it. This year’s election has us all carrying around a lot of feelings. Many of us have expressed anxiety, frustration, anger, more anxiety, fear, and a little bit of hope. After an already long and difficult 2020, it is totally understandable to feel burdened - perhaps beyond what we can handle sometimes -
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 12/3/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-3-20/) - **NEW THIS WEEK ** UPDATED: Free Seattle/King County COVID-19 Testing Sites FAQs about COVID-19 testing Map of testing locations that are open to anyone List of ADA accessible testing sites (PDF) RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN KING CO. WHEN: Application deadline, Friday, December 11 WHAT: The YMCA Social Impact Center is offering up to
- [Get your refund! Marty Thompson & United Way help prepare taxes online](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-your-refund-marty-thompson-united-way-help-prepare-taxes-online/) - Marty Thompson is a long-time RSVP* volunteer. Before the pandemic-related closures this year, Marty volunteered for five different programs, including serving for at least a decade as an RSVP Ambassador. Ambassadors represent RSVP in the community at fairs and other events as well as give input into the direction of the RSVP program. When the pandemic
- [Byrd Barr Place builds a more equitable community for all](https://www.solid-ground.org/byrd-barr-place-builds-a-more-equitable-community-for-all/) - In the wake of global uprisings following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, many organizations across the country began to reexamine their relationships with local police departments and other law enforcement agencies. Solid Ground turned to Black-led partners, including Byrd Barr Place and the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, to gain their perspectives
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 11/25/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-25-20/) - **NEW THIS WEEK ** ARMS AROUND YOU TRANSITIONAL HOUSE FOR WOMEN WHEN: House Opens IN 2020! WHERE: South King County WHAT: Arms Around You (AAY) is a Nonprofit Reentry Resource and Referrals program that serves formerly incarcerated individuals coming out of correctional facilities, the homeless community, victims of domestic violence and substance abuse. AAY is opening a
- [Practicing compassion in a time of isolation](https://www.solid-ground.org/practicing-compassion-in-a-time-of-isolation/) - I’m finding that the longer we stay in virtual isolation related to the pandemic, the more I long for connection. In-person connection. Although I’m grateful for such platforms as Zoom and Skype, I must admit that I’m becoming exhausted with having to sit still for long periods of time and stare at friends and colleagues
- [Honoring the life & legacy of Tony Lee](https://www.solid-ground.org/life-and-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
- [Election 2020 Recap: Local wins & progress for representative democracy!](https://www.solid-ground.org/election-2020-recap-local-wins-progress-for-representative-democracy/) - Whew! What a roller coaster of emotions we’ve all been on this election season! While all eyes have been on the presidential election, there are also local wins, hard work, and important progress to celebrate. The wins from this cycle came locally and from all around the country. They came in the form of ballot
- [Former Advocacy Director honored for lifetime achievement](https://www.solid-ground.org/former-advocacy-director-honored-for-lifetime-achievement/) - Not many people are as beloved or impactful as the guru of Washington's anti-poverty advocates, Tony Lee. Lee was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Seattle Human Services Coalition (SHSC) at their 30th anniversary celebration on June 8 at Daybreak Star Native American Cultural Center. "Tony Lee has had a profound impact on activists
- [Youth tutoring goes viral with YTP](https://www.solid-ground.org/youth-tutoring-goes-viral-with-ytp/) - As the back-to-school season ramps up, the Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) continues to support youth from low-income and immigrant families with virtual tutoring via Zoom. The structure of hour-long remote tutoring sessions is similar to in-person tutoring. Student and tutor pairs start off each session with a greeting and an icebreaker, just as they would
- [What would Walter (Cronkite) think?](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-would-walter-cronkite-think/) - Charles Dickens began his 1859 novel, A Tale of Two Cities, with these haunting words: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…. It was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair…. We had everything before us, we had nothing before us.” Dickens was writing about the period
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 11/4/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-4-20/) - **NEW THIS WEEK ** KING COUNTY HOMELESS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WHAT: TRAC Associates is a leader in providing employment services for job seekers and employers since 1983. We assist job seekers with the changing needs of employers and the labor market through programs designed to assist people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and disadvantageous/disabling conditions – and we're
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 10/27/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-27-20/) - **NEW THIS WEEK ** ORCA LIFT SUBSIDIZED ANNUAL PASS WHAT: Freedom and possibilities through transit! King County Metro and Sound Transit have partnered to create a new, subsidized annual pass program, allowing qualified riders to travel on select transit in our region with subsidized fares. Eligibility – Customers who reside in King, Pierce, or Snohomish
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 10/14/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-14-20/) - LAST CHANCE TO BE COUNTED! WHEN: Until 11:59pm on Thursday, October 15, 2020 WHERE: Everywhere in the United States! WHAT: You can safely complete the census online at my2020census.gov or by calling 1.844.330.2020. Ensure that you get counted and make sure you tell your family and friends to do the same. Together, we make this community
- [Voting during the 2020 pandemic](https://www.solid-ground.org/voting-during-the-2020-pandemic/) - The 2020 election is coming up quickly - Tuesday, November 3, 2020 to be exact - and after 2016’s controversial results, we’ve seen a fair share of disillusionment around voting. In fact, this past March, less than half of all voting-eligible Washingtonians voted in the presidential primary. With a pandemic that’s put serious dents in
- [Solid Ground endorses Prop. 1 #YESFORTRANSIT](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-endorses-prop-1-yesfortransit/) - Solid Ground enthusiastically announces its support and endorsement for Seattle’s Regional Proposition 1: Yes for Transit! Transportation is a basic essential service for many Seattleites. Pre-pandemic, nearly half of our commute trips to downtown happened on transit, and our bus system is critical to keep us all connected so we can get to and from
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 10/7/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-7-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Every Door Access opens soon!](https://www.solid-ground.org/every-door-access-opens-soon/) - When community members told Solid Ground they wanted to be treated as whole people, not a list of unrelated challenges that need addressed, we looked at how we could adapt our service model and developed Every Door Access. “The mission of Every Door is to address the whole health of each individual based upon their
- [Major Nobody introduces a major talent](https://www.solid-ground.org/major-nobody-introduces-a-major-talent/) - “Hello Stranger! Never mind this crazy walk, I only do this for fun sometimes. Say hello to The Homeless Guy!” These words - melodically delivered over a tension-filled electronic soundscape to a visual montage of a middle-aged man in jeans and black sweater, dark glasses and Seahawks hat obscuring his face, walking herky-jerky along a
- [Broadview partners bring summer camp to resident youth](https://www.solid-ground.org/broadview-partners-bring-summer-camp-to-resident-youth/) - Solid Ground's Broadview Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing program staff and residents send a heartfelt shoutout to all of the partner agencies who helped make their summer 2020 an unforgettable one through activities for the children and families living at Broadview. Broadview provides a safe, supportive, and culturally diverse environment with 24-hour services for parents
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 9/30/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-30-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Remembering Beverly Sims: A lifelong advocate](https://www.solid-ground.org/remembering-beverly-sims-a-lifelong-advocate/) - In late July, we lost a pillar of our community: Beverly Sims. Affectionately known as Ms. Bev, she was a strong, compassionate social justice advocate from the South End, and I* was lucky enough to discuss the history of her activism with her before she passed. Despite her relentless community organizing efforts together with her
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 9/23/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-23-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Black Liberation, Part 2: The question of reform](https://www.solid-ground.org/black-liberation-part-2-the-question-of-reform/) - This past June 19, 2020, Solid Ground's Black Affinity Group* presented a discussion on Black Liberation with Dr. Alexes Harris, a live conversation supported by Solid Ground's Anti-Racism Initiative. Presented to Solid Ground employees, the discussion explored the longstanding implications of Juneteenth as a celebration of the US emancipation of enslaved Black people - but
- [Black Liberation, Part 1: A product of our history](https://www.solid-ground.org/black-liberation-part-1-a-product-of-our-history/) - This past June 19, 2020, Solid Ground's Black Affinity Group* presented a discussion on Black Liberation with Dr. Alexes Harris, a live conversation supported by Solid Ground's Anti-Racism Initiative. Presented to Solid Ground employees, the discussion explored the longstanding implications of Juneteenth as a celebration of the US emancipation of enslaved Black people - but
- [Ignorance & privilege](https://www.solid-ground.org/ignorance-and-privilege/) - White privilege explained in 4:13 of acoustic guitar and heartfelt lyrics by the incomparable John Gorka. I didn't know it but my way was paved..." [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp_Yez3ZhJs&feature=youtu.be]
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 9/15/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-15-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 9/9/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-9-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Temporary Seattle Smoke Shelter](https://www.solid-ground.org/temporary-seattle-smoke-shelter/) - DCHS (Department of Community and Human Services), the City of Seattle, and Salvation Army are opening a temporary shelter in response to the wildfire smoke and poor air quality, starting Friday, September 11, 2020 at 3pm. Smoke Shelter - SODO Site (1045 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134) For adults 18 and older (all genders)
- [Dedicated Giving Garden youth volunteers help fight food insecurity](https://www.solid-ground.org/dedicated-giving-garden-youth-volunteers-help-fight-food-insecurity/) - "Your voice can be heard, and even if you're big, small, old, young, it doesn't really matter. You can still make a change in the world." ~Mari Copeny, youth activist from Flint, MI Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) team would like to recognize and give a huge thank you to siblings Bobby, Kate, and John
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 9/1/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-jobs-resources-9-1-20/) - TEMPORARY ELECTION WORKER JOBS AVAILABLE YOU MUST COMPLETE ONLINE APP BY END OF DAY WED. SEPT. 2! WHEN: Online applications due Wednesday September 2 to qualify for Zoom interviews on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 9am-5pm WHERE: Zoom/online WHAT: Hiring 350+ Short-Term Temp Elections Workers for King County Elections Office in Renton for November General Election
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 8/20/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-20-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Barriers to leaving an abusive relationship](https://www.solid-ground.org/barriers-to-leaving-an-abusive-relationship/) - You may have heard or wondered, "Why do they stay?" when a person is involved in a violent relationship. This question puts the onus of the abuse on the victim* rather than the abusive partner. The question that we should be asking is, “Why do they abuse?” To understand this better, it is helpful to look at the multitude of barriers
- [Parenting Tips: Helping your child learn to be happy & well](https://www.solid-ground.org/parenting-tips-helping-your-child-learn-to-be-happy-well/) - There may be many reasons it is hard to help your child behave in a way that feels right to you. Some parents don’t want to raise their child the way that they were raised, or they may feel guilty about the hardships their child has faced - especially for families that have experienced domestic
- [Parenting Tips: Things you can say when teens & kids won’t listen](https://www.solid-ground.org/parenting-tips-things-you-can-say-when-teens-kids-wont-listen/) - Teenagers who don’t listen to simple requests to change their behavior can be thought of as toddlers in big bodies. You want to avoid a power struggle at all costs, because it is hard to “win” and can lead to more conflict. It is a good idea to try to establish positive relationships with children
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 8/12/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-12-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Parenting Tips: Preschoolers & elementary-age children](https://www.solid-ground.org/parenting-tips-preschoolers-elementary-age-children/) - Some tips for pre- and elementary schoolers for families that have experienced domestic violence or abuse. Preschoolers Preschoolers are on the path to self-control. Most preschoolers are toilet trained and can speak in full sentences that are easily understood by adults. Sometimes living with violence in the family gets in the way of a child’s
- [Parenting Tips: Middle schoolers & teenagers](https://www.solid-ground.org/parenting-tips-middle-schoolers-teenagers/) - Some tips for parents of middle and high schoolers, especially for families that have experienced domestic violence or abuse. Middle Schoolers Children this age should have social skills that allow them to get along well with others, solve problems in peaceful ways, and pay attention to their schoolwork. Middle schoolers are very interested in the
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 8/6/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-6-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 7/1/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-1-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Leaning into community approaches to public safety](https://www.solid-ground.org/leaning-into-community-approaches-to-public-safety/) - In the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police, Solid Ground has been actively working to understand our role in the ongoing movement for racial justice and Black liberation. Through our work to center and practice anti-racism in our organization and community, we believe in the importance of following leadership and direction of communities most
- [GOKiC unlocks kids of color creativity through tech access](https://www.solid-ground.org/geeking-out-kids-of-color/) - As Solid Ground’s residential children’s teams meet the challenge of engaging students during school closures and a summer of social distancing due to the ongoing pandemic, we had the incredible support of a new partner – Geeking Out Kids of Color (GOKiC)! In their own words, GOKiC began locally in 2016 when a group of
- [Parenting Tips: Babies & toddlers](https://www.solid-ground.org/parenting-tips-babies-toddlers/) - Some tips for parents of babies and toddlers for families that have experienced domestic violence or abuse. Babies Sometimes people think babies won’t notice domestic violence, but that is not true. Babies brains make many connections, and they need good experiences to make good connections. They also need a parent who feels safe and secure
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 7/27/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-27-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 7/15/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-15-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Parenting Tips: Finding emotional safety for you & your family](https://www.solid-ground.org/parenting-tips-finding-emotional-safety-for-you-your-family/) - Violence, whether verbal or physical, is terrible for everyone. Fearing for one’s life or the safety of one’s children is frightening. It can bring strong emotions that affect everyone now as well as into the future. What happens to children who live with violence in their homes? The ways they are affected depends on their
- [Juneteenth: Were the slaves truly freed?](https://www.solid-ground.org/juneteenth-were-the-slaves-truly-freed/) - It was 1865 and the anguish of America’s greatest sin still lingered in the daily lives of African Americans. Even after a civil war to liberate them claimed some 620,000 lives – even after all of that bloodshed – the shackles of servitude were still fastened tightly in place. President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation
- [Transitional housing: A personal success story](https://www.solid-ground.org/transitional-housing-a-personal-success-story/) - In September 2008, my daughter and I went into hiding from my daughter’s father by moving into Solid Ground’s Broadview Shelter. Despite the fact that this shelter was confidential, my ex had searched the neighborhood and found my car parked there. Because of this, the advocates at Broadview relocated us to a shelter in Kent.
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 7/8/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-8-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Breaking the shame & silence with determination & love](https://www.solid-ground.org/breaking-the-shame-and-silence-with-determination-and-love/) - *I was much more anxiety-ridden about flying than about going to be honored for my work. I have a fear of flying. The fear starts early, beginning with butterflies in my stomach, and I begin to imagine that the plane will definitely crash while I’m on it. Upon takeoff, however, fears decrease and my coping
- [Volunteers, making a direct impact](https://www.solid-ground.org/summer-2015-groundviews-volunteers-making-a-direct-impact/) - Through 12 years of volunteering, Matt* has tutored scores of students at our Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing for women and their kids who are leaving domestic violence. Along the way he’s helped students get into major universities, and provided vital witness and support to others. Matt began volunteering at Broadview in the fall of
- [November 2012 Groundviews: "Thank you for all of your help along this journey"](https://www.solid-ground.org/november-2012-groundviews-thank-you-for-all-of-your-help-along-this-journey/) - The impact of Solid Ground’s work is no more powerfully expressed than through the words of gratitude from the people who access our services. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we have collected here a tiny sampling of thank you notes passed on to program staff by people who have come to Solid Ground for a
- [Turning homeless people away](https://www.solid-ground.org/turning-homeless-people-away/) - Not Cool: Solid Ground has a great track record with the people we serve, supporting them in reaching their goals for stable housing, managing nutrition, and making a better life. But what about the folks we turn away? In 2009, our Family Shelter program served 108 families (399 individuals) and turned away 5,839 requests for shelter.
- [The humanity of homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-humanity-of-homelessness/) - In the early hours of January 25, 2013, over 900 volunteers for the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH) spread out across the city and county, searching for men, women and children sleeping outdoors without shelter. Since 1980, SKCCH and Operation Nightwatch have organized the One Night Count. Today, it remains the largest community-organized count
- [‘Everything happens for a reason’](https://www.solid-ground.org/everything-happens-for-a-reason/) - Michelle was six months pregnant and had two other young children when she left her husband to get away from his physical, mental and verbal abuse, but his words stuck with her: “You can’t leave. Who’s gonna want you? You’re old and you have too many kids. Your family’s not gonna help you. And where
- [A legacy of respect](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-legacy-of-respect/) - Solid Ground’s Broadview program creates a safe haven where 13,000+ domestic violence (DV) survivors – including 8,500+ children – have gained stability and hope since 1983. Much more than shelter, Broadview provides comprehensive support services to help families heal from the traumas of homelessness and DV in a climate of respect. This fall, as Program
- [Strength for a lifetime](https://www.solid-ground.org/strength-for-a-lifetime/) - Susie* grew up in the Pacific NW and made a career in a helping profession – and for most of her life, she had no reason to know about Solid Ground’s Broadview Shelter & Transitional Housing for domestic violence survivors. “But when your partnership dissolves into domestic abuse, you learn quick about community resources,” she
- [Broadview’s trauma-informed care pilot helps children overcome the impact of homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/broadviews-trauma-informed-care-pilot-helps-children-overcome-the-impact-of-homelessness/) - Children living through homelessness require a variety of services to meet their basic needs, such as nutritious meals, a warm bed, and school supplies. Often, however, the experiences of homelessness permeate far deeper than tangible support can reach. At the beginning of last year, the City of Seattle selected Solid Ground’s Broadview program (emergency and
- [Talking to youth about domestic violence](https://www.solid-ground.org/talking-to-youth-about-domestic-violence/) - Teen dating violence (TDV) is all too common. The high prevalence of TDV illustrates that it is imperative for parents and adult peer supports to engage with youth in conversation about their dating and relationship experiences. Data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) 2020 Youth Risk Behavior Survey and the National Intimate
- [Domestic violence resources during the COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.solid-ground.org/domestic-violence-resources-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Due to COVID-19 stay at home orders and lockdowns over the last few months, there has been a major rise in gender-based violence nationally and internationally. Staying home, or in quarantine, doesn’t always mean staying safe for people in our community who are living with abusers in isolation, stress, and uncertainty - especially survivors and
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 4/28/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-4-28-20/) - COUNT YOURSELF IN ONLINE! 2020 CENSUS WHEN: Thursday, March 12 – Friday, October 31, 2020 WHERE: Everywhere in the United States! WHAT: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Census Bureau is extending the online response option through the end of October! It only takes a few minutes to complete, and doing it NOW will
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 4/22/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-4-22-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 4/15/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-4-15-20/) - FILE TAXES FOR ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS WHAT: The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act means that taxpayers can receive coronavirus tax relief and economic impact payments (see Stimulus Checks – CARES Fact Sheet & Unemployment – CARES Fact Sheet). Anyone with a tax filing obligation who has not yet filed a tax return for
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 4/8/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-4-8-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 4/1/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-4-1-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 3/25/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-3-25-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 5/6/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-6-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 5/13/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-13-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 5/20/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-20-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 5/27/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-27-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 6/3/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resource-6-3-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 6/10/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-10-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 6/18/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-18-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 6/23/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-23-20/) - CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE WHAT: 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. Visit our Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or
- [Why I value staying healthy](https://www.solid-ground.org/why-i-value-staying-healthy/) - Last December, I had a 12-hour surgery for an aortic valve replacement, a massive infection in my back, and a stroke. I was in the hospital for 28 days. I’m told I could have died. Recovery is slow and will likely take a year. So, for me, staying healthy is not just a good idea,
- [Northshore Senior Center, supporting health on many levels](https://www.solid-ground.org/northshore-senior-center-supporting-health-on-many-levels/) - Even before our world turned upside down, staying healthy was a common topic on most seniors’ minds. During a time when nearly all of our longer-term sources of self-care such as gyms, yoga studios, health clinics, and public libraries are temporarily beyond our physical reach, it is vital to remember that our true friends at
- [Their lives mattered](https://www.solid-ground.org/their-lives-mattered/) - COVID-19 demanded that we all slow down. While Solid Ground’s service to communities continued, much of the rest of our lives came to a halt. Streets, stores, and companies emptied out. For many, it has been a chance to hold our loved ones closer, to take a breath. And yet, despite the stillness, systemic racism
- [Anti-racism requires action](https://www.solid-ground.org/anti-racism-requires-action/) - Black Lives Matter. While our country has perpetuated violence against Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) for over 400 years, Solid Ground recognizes the enormity of this moment as an opening to advocate for fundamental change to dismantle racism in our legal, political, and social systems. At Solid Ground, we know that being
- [Bringing lived experience to regional homelessness authority](https://www.solid-ground.org/bringing-lived-experience-to-regional-homelessness-authority/) - Kirk McClain of Solid Ground's Diversion team was recently named to the Governing Committee of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). Of the nine representatives, Kirk is one of three who have lived experience with homelessness. The committee held its first meeting May 21 - a key step toward the implementation of the KCRHA
- [Waking up the Marra Farm Giving Garden for a new growing season](https://www.solid-ground.org/waking-up-the-marra-farm-giving-garden-for-a-new-growing-season/) - As summer approaches, the bright sunshine and warm rainfall bring new life to Marra Farm – a historic urban farm that serves the community of South Park, Seattle through educating students and community members on nutrition and growing food while creating access to quality produce. Solid Ground runs a Giving Garden at Marra Farm, and
- [May is National Older Americans Month!](https://www.solid-ground.org/may-is-national-older-americans-month/) - RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of King County and Solid Ground wishes our volunteers, the community, and YOU a safe and happy Older Americans Month. Read more to find out about some of our amazing RSVP volunteers: Sue and Jim Laurenti support people in their homes. Arlene Hing-Loh supports low-income families learn how to
- [Social Worker in Benefits Legal Advocacy position opens new doors](https://www.solid-ground.org/social-worker-in-benefits-legal-advocacy-position-opens-new-doors/) - Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance (BLA) program is looking for a Social Worker to join their team! This new position will expand on the services BLA provides and represents a tangible step toward achieving the "all doors" model - a holistic approach to ensuring every client gets exactly what they need, no matter where they’re
- [Access bus drivers help with food delivery during crisis](https://www.solid-ground.org/access-bus-drivers-help-with-food-delivery-during-crisis/) - The dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has required organizations like Solid Ground to pivot their normal operations and follow the growing needs of the community. In partnership with local community organizations throughout King County, Solid Ground Transportation (SGT) has shifted to food delivery to serve people who need it most during this crisis. SGT’s
- [Community & corporate star partners support Solid Ground’s COVID-19 response](https://www.solid-ground.org/partners-support-covid-19-response/) - For over 45 years, Solid Ground has helped our community overcome crises – and we’re here now to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our COVID response is strengthened by amazing support and rapid-response funding from community partners. We’re all in this together, and we’d like to acknowledge some of our many partners in this work.
- [Virtual Lunch-IN is a LITERAL recipe for success!](https://www.solid-ground.org/virtual-lunch-in-is-a-literal-recipe-for-success/) - As the COVID-19 situation rapidly evolved and Washington state approached a stay-at-home order, it became increasingly apparent that Solid Ground wouldn’t be able to bring hundreds of people together at our Annual Building Community Luncheon on March 24. Months of planning and energy went into our largest fundraising event of the year, so simply cancelling
- [Washington State public benefits during the COVID-19 crisis](https://www.solid-ground.org/washington-state-public-benefits-during-the-covid-19-crisis/) - *For the most current information on Washington State public benefits during the pandemic, please visit the Public Benefits & Legal Help to Access Them section of Solid Ground's Coronavirus Resources webpage.* In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Washington State has made temporary changes to public benefits systems that may impact your ability to get or
- [Anti-poverty wins from the 2020 Legislative Session](https://www.solid-ground.org/anti-poverty-wins-from-the-2020-legislative-session/) - During the 2020 Legislative Session, Solid Ground’s advocacy partner, Statewide Poverty Action Network, worked alongside community advocates, direct-service organizations, labor unions, and other activists throughout Washington State to pass progressive, anti-poverty policy. The bills successfully passed this session will strengthen Washington State’s safety net programs - which will in turn provide relief for children and
- [Community Food Education AmeriCorps members remove barriers to food & nutrition](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-food-education-americorps-members-remove-barriers-to-food-nutrition/) - AmeriCorps members serve over 80,000 Americans through projects around the nation each year. One of these projects is Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) program, which facilitates cooking, nutrition, and gardening classes for adults, youth, and families around the greater Seattle area. CFE staff, AmeriCorps service members, and volunteers equip individuals with the knowledge, confidence,
- [Solid Ground innovations in response to COVID-19](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid_ground-innovations-covid-19/) - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Solid Ground programs, services, and operations are innovating and adapting, changing how we work to prioritize “flattening the curve” while providing the best services we can to program participants and the community at large. We are changing operating hours and individual schedules, deploying team members and leaders to different
- [Updated coronavirus response](https://www.solid-ground.org/updated-coronavirus-response/) - Solid Ground’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve based on guidance from Governor Jay Inslee and Public Health. We are adjusting operations in ways to support widespread efforts to “flatten the curve” across our region. From a public health perspective, the fewer people infected by COVID-19 at a time, the less we overwhelm
- [Solid Ground’s coronavirus response](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-grounds-coronavirus-response/) - As you know, events surrounding the coronavirus are evolving rapidly. Solid Ground continues to closely monitor the changing situation, both globally and locally. With safety of our program participants, staff, volunteers, and community foremost in our minds, we are taking guidance from the King County Public Health Department and other experts to develop our response.
- [2020 Census: Be Counted!](https://www.solid-ground.org/2020-census-be-counted/) - It is officially time for the 2020 Census! At Solid Ground, we aim to solve poverty by fighting systemic inequity in our communities through the services we provide. Participating in the census is a direct way YOU can help increase equity in your community. Census counts determine how resources are allocated and how many seats
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 3/4/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-3-4-20/) - BE COUNTED! 2020 CENSUS WHEN: Thursday, March 12 – Friday, July 31, 2020 WHERE: Everywhere in the United States! WHAT: The census is a count of every single person in the country – regardless of immigration status – conducted by the US Census Bureau (a nonpartisan government agency, similar to the US Postal Services). It's
- [The time I underestimated the power of cabbage soup](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-time-i-underestimated-the-power-of-cabbage-soup/) - "So then, which food group does cabbage go into?" Silence. I know almost all of the fourth grade class knew the answer; they just weren't feeling engaged. "Remember we talked about this last week?" I tried again. Silence. This is the challenge of being an elementary school educator. Getting the information across while keeping the student's
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 2/26/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-2-26-20/) - JOB & RESOURCE FAIR WHEN: Saturday, February 29, 2020, 11am-3pm WHERE: Northshore Fire Dept (7220 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028, free parking) WHAT: All ages and experiences and industries are encouraged to attend and network with employers, who will be looking to fill full- and part-time administrative, IT, healthcare, public safety, and other positions.
- [Volunteer Home Helpers Sue & Jim Laurenti](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-home-helpers-sue-jim-laurenti/) - “It’s not just that you’re providing value to a client,” Jim Laurenti says. “They provide value to you, too. You can make a huge impact with such a small thing, and people who haven’t seen that are missing out.” Jim volunteers with Catholic Community Services’ Volunteer Services program, which matches participants over 65 (or over
- [Habitat for Humanity: Building a better future](https://www.solid-ground.org/habitat-for-humanity-building-a-better-future/) - Has there ever been a better-named nonprofit organization than Habitat for Humanity? Founded in 1976, this Christian organization identifies the whole world as the target of its efforts. As their website proudly proclaims, “Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.” In all 50 states and more than 70
- [Bringing the housing crisis home](https://www.solid-ground.org/bringing-the-housing-crisis-home/) - The housing crisis in this region has come up many times in conversations I’ve* had in several different contexts. This is a complicated issue, and many people have questions, so I wanted to offer some thoughts and information – based on my research – about its origins and possible ways to respond. The Seattle Times
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 2/11/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-2-11-20/) - SECTION 8 WAITING LIST LOTTERY OPEN ENROLLMENT WHEN: Opens Wednesday, February 12 at 7am; closes Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 4pm WHAT: King County Housing Authority (KCHA) will accept applications for potential placement on its Section 8 (rental assistance) waiting list for a two-week period in February. Apply for FREE through www.kcha.org/lottery only.* One application
- [Housing for healing](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing-for-healing/) - If you’ve never experienced living without a home, you may think the solution to homelessness is as simple as having enough housing for everyone. But talk with someone like Lisa DeBose, who has experienced it, and you understand that homelessness impacts a person’s whole being – especially their health. Lisa was part of the initial
- [Ditching diet culture](https://www.solid-ground.org/ditching-diet-culture/) - Humans are constantly being bombarded with messages of health and beauty every day from television, social media, pop culture, family, and friends - even at schools and healthcare clinics. We absorb these messages both consciously and subconsciously. All these messages evoke and reinforce diet culture. What is diet culture? It's the ideology that inundates us
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 2/5/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-2-5-20/) - VALASSIS, INC. HIRING EVENT WHEN: Thursday, February 6, 9am-12pm WHERE: WorkSource Auburn (2707 I Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002) WHAT: Valassis, Inc. has approximately 10 openings for Production and Logistics Technicians, starting wages $15-15.50/hour. Meet with employers at WorkSource Auburn! Dress for success and bring your résumé. QUESTIONS/MORE INFO: Contact Erin Stewart at estewart@esd.wa.gov. US CENSUS BUREAU
- [Remembering Harry Schreiber: A quarter-century of service through RSVP](https://www.solid-ground.org/remembering-harry-schreiber-a-quarter-century-of-service-through-rsvp/) - Long-time Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteer Harry Schreiber passed away in January at the age of 90. He will be dearly missed by Solid Ground's RSVP family. For the past 25 years, Harry recorded nearly 16,000 hours of volunteer service through RSVP. Since 2014, he served as an RSVP Ambassador - seasoned RSVP
- [Chickens Have Arrived!](https://www.solid-ground.org/chickens-have-arrived/) - Update: The chicken co-op is now self-sustaining! Contact Marra Farm Chicken Co-op to get more information. For many months now, we've been busy planning, organizing, building, moving, discussing, and planning some more to bring chickens to Marra Farm. We’re happy to announce that the hens finally arrived at Marra Farm in late July, officially kicking
- [Verizon helps narrow the digital divide](https://www.solid-ground.org/verizon-helps-narrow-the-digital-divide/) - Like Solid Ground, Verizon is committed to supporting neighbors and building community – and since 2006, they’ve been a crucial supporter of our work through major program grants and event sponsorships totaling more than $206K to date! We’re also on the same page in understanding that the digital divide (i.e., unequal access to technology and
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 1/29/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-29-20/) - WA MARINE TANK CLEANING HIRE EVENT WHEN: Wednesday, January 29, 9am-12pm WHERE: WorkSource Kitsap (1300 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310) WHAT: Washington Marine is an industrial cleaning company performing tank cleaning on all types of ships, including aircraft carriers and destroyers. The typical cleaning involves pressure washing with PSI up to 40,000 pounds of pressure.
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 1/24/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-24-20/) - HOPE & POWER FOR YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES GROUP WHEN: Friday evenings, January 24 - March 27, 2020, 5:30-8:30pm (dinner at 5pm) WHERE: A confidential location in Renton WHAT: A FREE 10-week group about money matters for women who have experienced an abusive or controlling relationship. These are nontraditional, trauma-informed, holistic financial education classes for women
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 1/15/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-15-20/) - VISION 20/20 - SEATTLE MLK CAREER & OPPORTUNITY FAIR WHEN: Monday, January 20, 8:30am - 11:30am WHERE: Garfield High School, 400 23rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 WHAT: Please join us at the 5th Annual Career & Opportunity Fair - Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK). Open to the public, we are committed to offering real economic
- [Severe-weather shelters in the Puget Sound region](https://www.solid-ground.org/severe-weather-shelters-in-the-puget-sound-region-2/) - Temporary severe-weather shelters are open across the region as forecasts predict lasting freezing temperatures and snow this week. Locations can change, and an increased demand for cold weather shelter is expected. If you need shelter, please call ahead to a cold-weather shelter listed below or call 2.1.1 Crisis Connections. (Content reprinted from the interactive, continuously
- [Photos foster conversation & community](https://www.solid-ground.org/photos-foster-conversation/) - Help Portrait Day is an international day of giving for those who can’t otherwise afford to have special moments and loved ones documented through high-quality photos. Martina Corbin stopped by the event, held in the common space of Santos Place on the Sand Point Housing campus, without an appointment. He came at the right moment
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 1/8/20](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-8-20/) - WA STATE PAID FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE WHAT: New Washington state legislation means Paid Family & Medical Leave is available when you need time off to care for yourself or a family member. There are three main types of paid leave available: Medical Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave. Each one is related to a
- [Cultivating food, flowers, & community](https://www.solid-ground.org/cultivating-food-flowers-community/) - The garden at Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney Place (PGK) on Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing campus is flourishing, and not only due to the warm weather and sunshine. This year, collaborative efforts and community support has empowered a group of PGK residents to really dig in, cultivate and begin reaping the fruits of their labor. “This
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 12/19/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-19-19/) - The Resource Wire is taking a break for the next few weeks; please check back in 2020! FREE TURKEY DINNER AT THAI SIAM WHEN: Wednesday, December 25, 2019, 12 - 2pm WHERE: Thai Siam Restaurant (8305 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117) WHAT: Thai Siam Restaurant is offering a free turkey dinner on Christmas Day
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 12/11/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-11-19/) - WORKFORCE TUITION ASSISTANCE INFO SESSIONS WHEN: Wednesdays (12/11, 12/17 ) 2-4pm WHERE: Shoreline Community College Building 5000, Room 5101 (16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133) WHAT: You will learn about how Workforce Education may be able to pay for your tuition (at Shoreline Community College). Earn certificates and degrees in healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, business,
- [A knitted kaleidoscope of coziness](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-knitted-kaleidoscope-of-coziness/) - Throughout the year, about 50 RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) knitters from across King County, WA and beyond craft mittens, scarves, baby items, and more to be distributed to agencies and organizations that serve people living on low incomes and those experiencing homelessness. This year, over 2,000 items - which took around 3,200 hours
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Peggy Keene brings creativity to the kitchen](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-spotlight-peggy-keene-brings-creativity-to-the-kitchen/) - Thanks to Community Food Education (CFE) volunteer Peggy Keene for her dedication and enthusiasm! Peggy is a first-time volunteer with Solid Ground’s Cooking Matters program. Though she initially signed up to be a Class Assistant in a recent Cooking Matters class at the Pike Place Market Commons, Peggy quickly stepped up to take over a
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 12/3/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-3-19/) - WORKSOURCE AUBURN HIRING EVENTS WHEN: Various dates/times listed below WHERE: All events take place at WorkSource Auburn (2707 I Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002) WHAT: Meet with employers at WorkSource Auburn! Dress for success and bring your résumé. Wednesday, 12/4/19, 9am-12pm RITCHIE TRUCKING SERVICE Ritchie Trucking is hiring Installer Associates to work in Kent, WA,
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 11/26/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-26-19/) - FREE THANKSGIVING DINNERS WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, November 28; times & locations below WHAT: Free Thanksgiving meals will be available at several Seattle locations. For a complete list with descriptions of activities (and volunteer opportunities on both Wednesday, 11/27 and Thursday, 11/28), read Real Change's A Very Seattle Thanksgiving: Where to give back this turkey day. 7am-4pm:
- [Kristen’s Story: A fight to access dental care](https://www.solid-ground.org/kristens-story-a-fight-to-access-dental-care/) - If you’re like many Washingtonians, especially those living on low incomes or in rural areas, you may not have seen a dentist in quite some time. That’s because access to routine dental care can be abysmally difficult to obtain if you don’t have the means. At the Statewide Poverty Action Network,* we consistently hear from
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 11/20/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-20-19/) - READY FOR RETAIL WORKSHOPS WHEN: Mondays, 10:30am-12:30pm, December 2 & 9 WHERE: Westfield Southcenter Mall (2800 Southcenter Mall ​Seattle, WA 98188) Sky Terrace Room, 3rd Floor, next to AMC Theatres WHAT: Want to build your career in retail? Attend any of these FREE workshops: Monday, December 2 - RETAIL TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR SUCCESS Monday, December
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 11/13/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-13-19/) - FAMILY MATTERS CLINIC FOR LGBTQ+ FAMILIES WHEN/WHERE: Ongoing; meeting times and locations are set when families are matched with attorneys WHAT: QLaw Foundation supports all of the ways that our community makes families. We serve parents who are low income, QTPOC, formerly incarcerated, trans/nonbinary, poly, immigrant/refugee, and/or living with disabilities. We have no limitations based
- [Two types of people: Reflections on retirement](https://www.solid-ground.org/two-types-of-people-reflections-on-retirement/) - My wife and I* have a small group of friends we made as a result of our now-adult children going through grade school, middle school, and high school together. We get together a few times a year, and a major topic of conversation is our kids. Predictably, some are zooming ahead in life while others
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 11/6/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-6-19/) - KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP WHEN: Saturday, November 9, 2019, 10am-1pm WHERE: Communities of Color Coalition (23931 Hwy 99, Ste 101, Edmonds, WA 98026) WHAT: Has the criminal justice system stolen your: ⇒Rights to vote? ⇒To rent an apartment? ⇒To get a job? If you have finished what the court has ordered, the Snohomish County NAACP
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 10/30/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-30-19/) - COMMUNITIES IN ACTION ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS WHEN: Three monthly 4-hour workshops: Saturdays, 10am - 2pm, October 5, November 2, & December 7 (attend as many workshops as fit your schedule!) WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103) WHAT: Join the Statewide Poverty Action Network for our Communities in Action advocacy program, a FREE
- [The joy of teaching: ‘The lightbulb of understanding’](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-joy-of-teaching-the-lightbulb-of-understanding/) - Cooking Matters is a Solid Ground Community Food Education program providing 6-week class series on healthy cooking skills, nutrition education, and food budgeting for people living on low incomes. With multiple host sites, Cooking Matters effectively brings the necessary training to interested volunteers. Each class is planned and supported by three trained volunteers – a
- [New food pantry serves Magnuson Park community](https://www.solid-ground.org/new-food-pantry-serves-magnuson-park-community/) - In Seattle, there is a two-lane street shaded by broad-trunked evergreen trees within one of the city’s largest parks. On a sunny summer morning, the voices of children playing flowed over lawns surrounding a playground, overlaying the sound of cars on nearby Sand Point Way. To the east, broad swaths of playfields were separated from
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 10/23/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-23-19/) - FAMILY RESOURCE EXCHANGE WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 11am - 3pm WHERE: Seattle Central College in the Broadway Edison Building (1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122) WHAT: United Way’s Family Resource Exchange connects families experiencing homelessness to resources including: housing resources financial support programs public benefits for families employment opportunities, including on-the-spot job interviews legal services childcare
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 10/9/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-9-19/) - CAREER TRANSFORMATION JOB & RESOURCE FAIR WHEN: Thursday, October 10, 10am - 12:30pm WHERE: First Congregational Church (11061 NE 2nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98004) WHAT: If you are homeless, experiencing instability in your housing, or struggling financially, this event is for you. Connect with employers in manufacturing/distribution, retail, food and beverage service, hospitality, technology, and
- [Days of action, advocacy, & accountability](https://www.solid-ground.org/days-of-action-advocacy-and-accountability/) - January 15 is the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I spent the day at our Solid Ground Sand Point Housing Campus meeting with our Residential Staff as we worked to identify and problem solve barriers and challenges that constrain how we serve the 175 families who live in our housing at Sand Point.
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 10/2/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-2-19/) - RÉSUMÉ 101 WORKSHOP WHEN: Wednesday, October 9, 3 - 5:30pm WHERE: Hopelink Redmond (8990 154th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052) WHAT: Create, polish, and tailor a winning résumé! This event is facilitated by Hopelink Employment Specialists and includes a free résumé review - so don't forget to bring yours! You will explore: What employers want
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 9/25/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-25-19/) - COMMUNITIES IN ACTION ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS WHEN: Three monthly 4-hour workshops in October, November, & December 2019 WHERE: Three locations in Seattle, Olympia, & Tacoma WHAT: Join the Statewide Poverty Action Network for our Communities in Action advocacy program, a FREE workshops series on how to use your voice to influence public policy and create the
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 9/18/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-18-19/) - REGIONAL REDUCED FARE PERMITS (RRFP) EDUCATION WHEN: September 23, 9:30 - 11:30am WHERE: Lake City Community Center (12531 28th AVE NE, Seattle, WA 98125) WHAT: In partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation, Hopelink, and King County Metro Transit, Lake City Seniors will be a host site for RRFP education. Staff will be available to provide
- [Communities in Action workshops: Create the change you want to see!](https://www.solid-ground.org/communities-in-action-advocacy-workshops/) - Join the Statewide Poverty Action Network (Solid Ground's advocacy partner) for our Communities in Action advocacy program, a FREE series of workshops on how to use your voice to influence public policy and create the social change you want to see! Communities in Action is a series of three workshops focusing on skill building for
- [Listening to lived experiences with Poverty Action](https://www.solid-ground.org/listening-to-lived-experiences-with-poverty-action/) - The Statewide Poverty Action Network (Solid Ground’s advocacy partner) is in the midst of hosting Listening Sessions to inform their 2020 Legislative Agenda - the first step on the annual path from grassroots community input to meaningful change at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. Hosted across the state each summer and fall, the sessions
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 9/11/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-11-19/) - READY FOR RETAIL JOB FAIR WHEN: Friday, September 13, 2:30 - 5pm WHERE: Westfield Southcenter, in the Macy's Court (2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle, WA 98188) WHAT: Come meet with Westfield Southcenter companies about job opportunities. Companies include: ⇒AMC Theaters ⇒The Container Store ⇒Gene Juarez ⇒Lush ⇒Nordstrom ⇒Pandora ... and more! QUESTIONS? Please contact Denise Johnson at
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 9/4/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-4-19/) - COMCAST INTERNET ESSENTIALS WHAT: Comcast’s Internet Essentials program is the largest, most comprehensive, and most successful broadband adoption program in the nation. It provides low-cost internet ($9.95/month) to low-income families and individuals within the Comcast service area. Eligibility: To qualify, applicants simply need to show they participate in one of more than a dozen different government
- [Financial Fitness Boot Camp helps people weigh options](https://www.solid-ground.org/financial-fitness-boot-camp-helps-people-weigh-options/) - A few weeks ago, a gentleman called Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) asking questions about budgeting, as well as how to pay off a huge credit card debt and a student loan. He is living in a transitional men’s shelter until April 2016, paying $465 a month for rent. He stated that he wants to
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 8/28/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-28-19/) - HAS YOUR FAMILY LOST ACCESS TO TANF? If you were kicked off TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) due to: sanctions that led you to be permanently disqualified OR the 60-month limit, and you and your family are currently homeless ... you are again eligible for TANF, due to changes in the law effective July
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 7/3/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-3-2019/) - FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP SERIES WHEN: 4 Tuesdays (7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31), 3 - 5pm each session WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle WA, 98103) WHAT: Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for our four-part Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) workshop series! (Note: Participants must attend all
- [Set goals & envision your future](https://www.solid-ground.org/set-goals-envision-your-future/) - If you're interested in improving your understanding of goal setting, banking, or even your credit rating, Solid Ground's Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) has you covered. In the last workshop of this four-part series, Goal Setting, participants learn to set achievable goals, helping them improve their ability to make financial (and other!) plans for the
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 8/21/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-21-19/) - HAS YOUR FAMILY LOST ACCESS TO TANF? If you were kicked off TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) due to: sanctions that led you to be permanently disqualified OR the 60-month limit, and you and your family are currently homeless ... you are again eligible for TANF, due to changes in the law effective July
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 8/1/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-1-19/) - HAS YOUR FAMILY LOST ACCESS TO TANF? If you were kicked off TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) due to: sanctions that led you to be permanently disqualified OR the 60-month limit, and you and your family are currently homeless ... you are again eligible for TANF, due to changes in the law effective July
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 8/6/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-6-2019/) - KWA HIRING EVENT WHEN: Wednesday, August 7, 10am - 12pm WHERE: WorkSource Pierce (2121 S State St (3rd floor), Tacoma, WA 98405) WHAT: KWA is currently hiring for Full-Time & Part-Time In-Home Patient Care Providers in 4 counties including Pierce County. Care Providers are sent into the home of disabled and elderly clients in need
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 8/14/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-14-19/) - HAS YOUR FAMILY LOST ACCESS TO TANF? If you were kicked off TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) due to: sanctions that led you to be permanently disqualified OR the 60-month limit, and you and your family are currently homeless ... you are again eligible for TANF, due to changes in the law effective July
- [Providing an independent shopping experience](https://www.solid-ground.org/providing-an-independent-shopping-experience/) - Accessibility, variety, and independent shopping experiences were all hot topics of conversation at the first Seattle Food Committee (SFC) Service Focus panel, as audience members learned and discussed how to meet the needs of mobility-limited people. The conversation – the first in a series that will revolve around nonprofit services targeting food insecurity issues –
- [Join us August 8th for our Food Truck Taste Off!](https://www.solid-ground.org/join-us-august-8th-for-our-food-truck-taste-off/) - What’s better than building community through food? Solving poverty while you do it! Join us on August 8 for Solid Ground’s Food Truck Taste Off presented by Verizon. Our 3rd annual Food Truck Taste Off offers our friends and supporters a casual evening of food, fun and friendly competition - all while raising funds to
- [Choosing your best banking options](https://www.solid-ground.org/choosing-your-best-banking-options/) - If you're interested in improving your understanding of banking, your goal setting, or even your credit rating, Solid Ground's Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) has you covered. In the third workshop of this four-part series, participants learned about personal banking, discovering the best options for their own situations and easy ways to save money. In
- [Put your savings right where they belong: in your pocket!](https://www.solid-ground.org/put-your-savings-right-where-they-belong-in-your-pocket/) - If you're interested in improving your budgeting skills, your goal setting skills, or even your credit rating, Solid Ground's Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) has you covered. In the first workshop of this four-part series, participants learn how to put together a monthly budget, get tips for reducing costs, and share advice with other attendees
- [Take control of your credit](https://www.solid-ground.org/take-control-of-your-credit/) - If you're interested in improving your credit rating, your banking knowledge, or even your goal setting skills, Solid Ground's Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) has you covered. In the second workshop of this four-part series, participants learned all about credit: how to pull and understand credit reports, dispute and freeze their credit files, avoid predatory
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 7/24/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-24-19/) - CAREERS IN TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING WHEN: Thursday, July 25, 5:30 - 7:30pm WHERE: New Holly Gathering Hall (7054 32nd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118) WHAT: Learn about many different Transportation & Warehouse careers and job training opportunities, and meet directly with employers who are hiring. REGISTER HERE! RAINIER VALLEY HIRING FAIR WHEN: Tuesday, July 30,
- [Googlers give … in more ways than one](https://www.solid-ground.org/googlers-give-in-more-ways-than-one/) - Corporations support community organizations in many different ways – cash donations, grants, and sponsorships. But more and more, companies are also fostering cultures of social engagement, encouraging their employees to make their own impacts for social change. Google is one of those companies. Google employees are some of Solid Ground’s most active volunteers. For example,
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 7/17/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-17-19/) - WOMEN'S WORTH & RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE WHEN: Thursday, July 18, 10am - 1pm WHERE: WorkSource Downtown (2024 3rd Ave, 2nd floor, Seattle, WA 98121) WHAT: Job seekers and low-wage workers, especially women of color, face numerous barriers to evaluating their economic worth during their job search and in accessing justice on the job. This
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 7/10/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-7-10-19/) - FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP SERIES WHEN: 4 Tuesdays (7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31), 3 – 5pm each session WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle WA, 98103) WHAT: Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for our four-part Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) workshop series! (Note: Participants must attend all four sessions
- [Loyalty](https://www.solid-ground.org/loyalty/) - I have been a member of a community band for more than 25 years. Over the years, the band has lost members, gained members, faced financial trials, and survived the retirement of our founder and music director. The band’s survival is largely attributable to a core of relatively few diehard members. In addition to the
- [Join the Backpack Brigade](https://www.solid-ground.org/join-the-backpack-brigade/) - Assuming that exercising your mind keeps it sharp, here’s a riddle for you: What Seattle food vendor feeds 872 customers seven meals weekly, 38 weeks a year, yet has neither an address for Yelp critics to pinpoint nor menus to choose from – and also doesn’t charge for its services or expect to be tipped?
- [Kokoro Kai ... Compassion from the heart](https://www.solid-ground.org/kokoro-kai-compassion-from-the-heart/) - Kokoro Kai Adult Day Center (Kokoro = heart/compassion; Kai = group) is a Keiro NW program located in Nikkei Manor in Seattle’s International District. This adult daycare program provides seniors “with companionship, activities, and meals, all with the goal of increasing independence and well-being.” Open three days a week, Kokoro Kai is anything but a
- [Jobs & Community Resource - 6/26/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resource-6-26-19/) - HUDSON GROUP IS HIRING WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 9am - 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: A Hudson Group recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs Office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. These are walk-in events; no registration
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 6/19/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-19-19/) - SOUTH KING COUNTY HIRING FAIR WHEN: Thursday, June 20, 10am - 12:30pm WHERE: King County DSHS Tukwila Office (645 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA 98188) WHAT: This event is free and features local employers hiring now for job openings in Seattle & South King County. Employers include: ABM Industries Home Depot King County Metro US
- [Pick your produce](https://www.solid-ground.org/pick-your-produce/) - Fruits and vegetables come in many forms - they can be fresh, frozen, canned, or dried! Each of these has their pros and cons, and you can decide which options work best for you and your family’s needs. Using all these forms can make for an efficient and cost-effective pantry! Fresh Produce Frozen Produce Canned
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 6/12/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-12-19/) - ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY IS HIRING WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 9am - 3pm WHERE: Allied Universal (801 S Fidalgo St, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98108) WHAT: The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle is hosting a Hiring Event with Allied Universal Security. All candidates must be 18+, but no experience is needed. QUESTIONS? Please contact Deionte Petty at
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 6/5/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-6-5-19/) - WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES IS HIRING WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 10am - 12pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: A WWS recruiter will be at Airport Jobs Office to do interviews; please bring résumé to the event. Minimum job requirements: 18 years or older with a
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 5/30/2019](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-30-2019/) - SSP AMERICA IS HIRING WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 1 - 3pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: An SSP recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs Office to do interviews. These are walk-in events; no registration needed, all are welcome! Position requirements: Minimum 18
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 5/22/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-22-19/) - SWISSPORT IS HIRING WHEN: Wednesday, May 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: A Swissport USA recruiter will be at Airport Jobs office to help answer questions about open positions and assist interested job seekers in completing job applications. Position available: Cargo
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 5/15/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-15-19/) - EMPOWERMENT FAIR WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 10am - 4pm WHERE: accesso ShoWare Center (625 W James St, Kent, WA 98032) WHAT: The Urban League for Metropolitan Seattle is holding an Empowerment Fair event that will make high-quality careers more accessible for Seattle's unhoused community and communities of color. There will be more than 60 companies there
- [A future where our food system serves everyone](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-future-where-our-food-system-serves-everyone/) - For most Americans, knowing where your food comes from, getting to choose what you eat, and owning land to grow food on are opportunities historically only afforded to a privileged few. For many families in Seattle, poverty and its root causes are large barriers to accessing healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. To support the
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 5/8/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-8-19/) - COOKING & NUTRITION CLASS SERIES WHEN: 6 Fridays (4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 & 5/17), 12:30 - 2:30pm each session WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th Street, Seattle WA, 98103) WHAT: Join Cooking Matters for a 6-week cooking and nutrition education course, and learn about nourishing your body by preparing healthy, low-cost meals! (Note: Participants must
- [Homeless prevention factors into lower count](https://www.solid-ground.org/homeless-prevention-factors-into-lower-count/) - News that the 2019 point-in-time count shows fewer people in our region experiencing homelessness for the first time in seven years reflects Solid Ground’s experience. Every day we successfully stabilize community members’ housing through our homeless prevention and diversion services. The reduction in the number of people experiencing homelessness is a result of regional efforts
- [RSVP Ambassadors spread the word to spread change](https://www.solid-ground.org/rsvp-ambassadors-2019/) - If you attended Solid Ground's recent Building Community Luncheon, you were in the presence of RSVP Ambassadors - committed volunteers with our Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Wearing their signature navy blue polo shirts and warm smiles, RSVP Ambassadors are more than seasoned volunteers for organizations they care about - they also enthusiastically spread the
- [Closing the access gap to healthcare services](https://www.solid-ground.org/closing-the-access-gap-to-healthcare-services/) - A recent health fair on Solid Ground's Sand Point Housing residential campus in Magnuson Park had children and parents trickling in and out of the common area with I KNOW MY BODY stickers and goodie bags full of vitamins and hygiene products. The fair attracted the elderly and young alike with 10- and 14-year-olds excitedly preparing
- [Naming vulnerabilities to find inner strengths](https://www.solid-ground.org/naming-vulnerabilities-to-find-inner-strengths/) - What’s YOUR superpower? Love? Compassion? Helping, housing, and feeding people? For 19 young artists from Sand Point Housing, these were just a few of the strengths tapped into during cartooning and storytelling workshops with cartoonist, activist, and educator Vishavjit Singh, Solid Ground’s 2019 Building Community Luncheon keynote speaker. At the first workshop, Vish, also known
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 5/1/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-5-1-19/) - CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION SESSIONS WHEN: Two sessions, Friday, May 3 Session #1: 10am - 12pm Session #2: 2 - 4pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: Drop in to one of the information sessions to learn abut construction jobs like electricians, carpenters, laborers, cement
- [Are carbs really that bad?](https://www.solid-ground.org/are-carbs-really-that-bad/) - Sometimes carbs get a bad rap. We hear that that they are unhealthy or that they make us fat. Low-carb diets have become popular as a weight loss method or as a way to improve health. “Healthy” versions of recipes often swap out carbohydrate-rich foods for other ingredients. Are carbs really that bad, or is
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 4/24/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-4-24-19/) - COOKING & NUTRITION CLASS SERIES WHEN: 6 Fridays (4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 & 5/17), 12:30 - 2:30pm each session WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th Street, Seattle WA, 98103) WHAT: Join Cooking Matters for a 6-week cooking and nutrition education course, and learn about nourishing your body by preparing healthy, low-cost meals! (Note: Participants must
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 4/17/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-4-17-19/) - FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP SERIES WHEN: 4 Tuesdays (4/16, 4/23, 4/20 & 5/7), 3 - 5pm each session WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle WA, 98103) WHAT: Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for our four-part Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) workshop series, designed to help you
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 4/10/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-4-10-19/) - FREE TAX PREP WHEN: Wednesdays, 5 - 9pm & Saturdays, 10am - 2pm through April 18, 2019 WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, 1st Floor, Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Meeting Room) WHAT: United Way is offering free tax preparation for individuals making less than $66,000 per year. They can also assist with how to
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 4/3/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-4-3-19/) - FREE ENGLISH CLASSES WHEN: Every Tuesday & Thursday through June 11, 5 - 7:20pm WHERE: El Centro de la Raza (2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, Room 310) WHAT: El Centro de la Raza is offering free English classes in Levels 1 and 2. Childcare will be available for children ages 3-12. TO RSVP:
- [Make an impact on issues affecting YOUR community!](https://www.solid-ground.org/make-an-impact-on-issues-affecting-your-community/) - Your voice matters! At Solid Ground, we believe that people know best what they need and should be involved in decisions that affect their lives. We invite you to join our new Community Accountability Council (CAC). Your input will help us understand and incorporate the real-life experiences of people who come to us for services
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 3/27/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-3-27-19/) - HALLMARK AVIATION SERVICES IS HIRING WHEN: Thursday, March 28, 10am - 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: Hallmark Aviation Services will hold an open interview at the Airport Jobs Office answering questions regarding open positions. This is a walk-in event; please bring résumé to
- [Sign up for a cooking & nutrition class with us!](https://www.solid-ground.org/cooking-matters-class-4-19/) - Join Cooking Matters for a 6-week cooking and nutrition education course, and learn more about nourishing your body by preparing healthy, low-cost meals! LOCATION: Solid Ground Headquarters, first floor (1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103) DATES/TIMES: Six Fridays, 12:30pm - 2:30pm, from April 12 - May 17, 2019: ⇒April 12 ⇒April 19 ⇒April 26
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 3/20/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-3-20-19/) - AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES IS HIRING WHEN: Tuesday, March 26, 11am - 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: An ATS recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs Office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. This is a walk-in event; no registration needed,
- [AmeriCorps Week: Celebrating service](https://www.solid-ground.org/americorps-week-celebrating-service/) - Happy AmeriCorps Week to service members near and far! Here in Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) program, we’re feeling particularly celebratory, because our AmeriCorps team has grown from three to six in the last few weeks. In October, Pam Lim and Annika van Leynseele were welcomed to the team as Food Education Coordinators, primarily
- [The connection between health & housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-connection-between-health-housing/) - How and where you live can drastically affect your health, future prospects, and general wellbeing. Last month, Public Health England came under scrutiny for a tweet that read, “Healthcare is only accountable for 20% of your health. The rest is down to the choices we make. Namely, smoking, diet, exercise, and alcohol.” Many took issue
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 3/13/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-3-13-19/) - COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY COUNCIL (CAC) INFO SESSIONS at SOLID GROUND WHEN: Three info session opportunities: Thursday, March 14, 6 – 7pm Tuesday, March 19, 6 – 7pm Thursday, April 4, 6 – 7pm WHERE: Solid Ground, 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (1st Floor, Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Meeting Room) WHAT: Your voice matters! At Solid Ground, we
- [Cooking Matters Satellite Partnerships: Expanding healthy eating across Washington state](https://www.solid-ground.org/cooking-matters-satellite-partnerships-expanding-healthy-eating-across-washington-state/) - What is Cooking Matters? Cooking Matters provides six-week class series on healthy cooking skills, nutrition education and food budgeting for people living on low incomes. A team of three trained volunteers – Chef, Nutritionist and Class Assistant – work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate interactive as well as informative classes at over 65 host sites in the
- [Unleash your inner superhero with Vishavjit Singh!](https://www.solid-ground.org/unleash-your-inner-superhero-with-vishavjit-singh/) - It’s February 2019, and youth from Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing campus gather around a slight man in a long beard and turban, talking intently about his cartoons and photos which surround them in the lobby of the Wing Luke Museum. The photos feature Vishavjit Singh himself as the Sikh Captain America, donning a red,
- [Represent, reinstate, and repeat](https://www.solid-ground.org/represent-reinstate-and-repeat/) - In Washington state, if you’re struggling to make ends meet and need legal help, resources are few and far between. In fact, a Civil Legal Needs study* found that 71% of low-income households in Washington reported facing at least one civil legal issue – and 76% of those did not receive any legal aid to
- [Gordon McHenry, Jr. brings justice to juvenile justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/gordon-mchenry-jr-brings-justice-to-juvenile-justice/) - On Wednesday, March 6, Solid Ground President & CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr. received the 2019 Norm Maleng Advocate for Youth Award for his work as Chair of the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (WA-PCJJ). Gordon has chaired WA-PCJJ since 2016, during which time the council has advocated for a number of issues facing
- [The lowdown on low-fat](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-lowdown-on-low-fat/) - Fats have a bad reputation but are an essential part of our diet. For instance, they are required for brain development in infants and growing children. As a source of energy, they have many functions in the body - such as carrying nutrients - including some that are not present in carbohydrates or proteins. They
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 3/6/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-3-6-19/) - DIVERSITY & INCLUSION JOB & RESOURCE FAIR WHEN: Tuesday, March 12, 1 - 3pm WHERE: Goodwill Training & Education (700 Dearborn Place S, Seattle, WA 98144) WHAT: WorkSource is holding a Job & Resource Fair to connect underrepresented job seekers with multiple employers and resource organizations that are are diversifying their workforce and offering training
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 2/26/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-2-26-19/) - SOLID GROUND'S COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY COUNCIL (CAC) INFO SESSIONS WHEN: Three info session opportunities: Thursday, February 28, 6 – 7pm DONE! Thursday, March 14, 6 – 7pm Tuesday, March 19, 6 – 7pm WHERE: Solid Ground’s Wallingford offices, 1st Floor Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Room (1501 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA, 98103) WHAT: Your voice matters! At Solid Ground, we
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 2/21/2019](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-2-21-2019/) - FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOT CAMP GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOP WHEN: Tuesday, February 26, 3 - 5pm (make-up date) WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle WA, 98103, Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Room, 1st floor) WHAT: Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for Part 4 of our Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) workshop series, designed to
- [Turning miles into milestones](https://www.solid-ground.org/turning-miles-into-milestones/) - Water drips off a woman’s jacket as she waits at the bus stop. Ten minutes go by, then 15. Soon enough, 25 minutes have passed, but there are still no signs of the bus’s flashy headlights breaking through the thick Seattle fog. She thinks of her two jobs, and her children who need to be
- [On the lookout... Monitoring your money](https://www.solid-ground.org/on-the-lookout-monitoring-your-money/) - Whether you own a home or not, all of us have recurring expenses that we should monitor on an annual basis, at the very least. If you have an agent for your car insurance, home insurance, renter’s insurance, or other insurance, it is very important at the annual renewal date to sit down and discuss
- [Give me a B-L-A-C-K L-I-V-E-S M-A-T-T-E-R!](https://www.solid-ground.org/give-me-a-b-l-a-c-k-l-i-v-e-s-m-a-t-t-e-r/) - On the weekend of the 53rd annual Super Bowl, most people were concerned with who was going to win. But here at Solid Ground, we were concerned about institutionalized racism, and how it affects Black Americans in a contemporary society riddled with growing amounts of police brutality. While the Super Bowl resulted in the New
- [Keeping warm during the Seattle freeze](https://www.solid-ground.org/keeping-warm-during-the-seattle-freeze/) - On the heels of the "Seattle Squeeze" caused by the highway 99 viaduct closure, we're now in the midst of a rare extended "Seattle Freeze," with temperatures dropping below freezing in the Emerald City this week. And it’s not over yet: Seattleites can expect a foot of snow this coming weekend. In times like these,
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 2/6/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-2-6-19/) - IN-HOME CARE HIRING FAIR WHEN: Tuesday, February 12, 9am - 4:30pm WHERE: KWA Office (31635 23rd Ave South Suite A, Federal Way, WA 98003) WHAT: The Korean Women's Association In-Home Care is holding a hiring fair. Applications will be taken on site with the opportunity for on-the-spot interviews and the possibility of an immediate offer.
- [Local businesses: Serving up Solid Ground support](https://www.solid-ground.org/local-businesses-serve-solid-ground-support/) - On the main drag in Wallingford, you’ll find an abandoned houseboat turned business serving stiff, seaward cocktails to regulars. Its interior is decked out with funky knick-knacks - a toy doll in a bird cage, strewn fishing nets and buoys, a wall of old keys. This is The Octopus Bar, a nautical-themed watering hole -
- [Ruminations on community](https://www.solid-ground.org/ruminations-on-community/) - The word 'community' is one of the most elastic in the English language. Communities can be large like a neighborhood or small like your weekly bridge partners, but all communities form and are sustained by a common interest. The role communities play in our lives, especially as we age, cannot be overstated. Communities give us
- [FamilyWorks ... works!](https://www.solid-ground.org/familyworks-works/) - Where do individuals and families go if they live on low incomes or are hungry? How do young parents find the support needed for help with parenting skills? What do people whose first language is Spanish do when they need someone to advocate for them? The questions and needs are limitless, but the answer is
- [Connections... Making them Lifelong](https://www.solid-ground.org/connections-making-them-lifelong/) - Nancy Lockwood moved to Seattle from Long Island, NY over Labor Day 2017 to be near one of her sons and his wife. She knew no one, but true to her admission that she’s “very organized,” she made a list of four things she needed to do to connect with her new home upon arrival:
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 1/30/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-30-19/) - OPEN ORIENTATION FOR CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM WHEN: Every Tuesday, promptly at 9:30am WHERE: FareStart (700 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98101). Ring the buzzer at the Virginia Street entrance for receptionist. WHAT: FareStart is a free culinary training and placement program. Students receive: 16 weeks of hands-on culinary training in working professional kitchens Coaching to become successful in
- [Seattle Community Farm offers dirt therapy & daikon](https://www.solid-ground.org/seattle-community-farm-offers-dirt-therapy-daikon/) - Nestled behind a row of houses along Martin Luther King Way and the light rail in the Mount Baker neighborhood, the Seattle Community Farm (SCF) operates with fresh new direction and a committed new manager. After seven years under Solid Ground management, Seattle Community Farm (SCF) has changed hands to Asian Counseling and Referral Services
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 1/23/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-23-19/) - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FOOD BENEFITS Because of the federal government shutdown, people who receive food benefits might have received their February 2019 benefits early (on January 20). These early benefits are not extra; if you received your food benefits early, you won't get more in February. Even if the shutdown ends before March, the next
- [Actions & events to celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.](https://www.solid-ground.org/actions-and-events-to-celebrate-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/) - “… integration is more subtle and internal, for it involves attitudes… Desegregation usually precedes integration, the former making the latter possible. But this is not automatic. Once the laws between them have been struck down, (we) will still need to win friends across the invisible, though nonetheless real, psychological color line. Such a challenge will
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 1/15/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-15-19/) - FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP SERIES WHEN: 4 Tuesdays (1/15, 1/22, 1/29 & 2/5/2019), 3 - 5pm each session WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle WA, 98103, Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Room, 1st floor) WHAT: Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for our four-part Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) workshop series,
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 1/9/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-9-19/) - BENTO SUSHI IS HIRING WHEN: Tuesday, January 15, 12 - 3pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: Bento SUSHI is opening at Sea-Tac airport and is hiring. This is a walk-in event; no registration needed, all are welcome! Bento offers employee meal discounts, paid time
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 1/2/19](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-1-2-19/) - THE TILE PROJECT IS HIRING WHEN: Next session begins January 15, 2019 WHERE: YouthCare's Orion Center (1828 Yale Ave, Seattle, WA 98101) WHAT: The Tile Project is an 8-week pre-employment internship opportunity for youth and young adults who are experiencing housing instability. During the internship, apprentices gain job skills and work on a variety of
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 12/19/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-19-2018/) - ORCA LIFT ENROLLMENT WHEN: Thursday, December 20, 11am - 2pm WHERE: St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank (5972 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) Eligibility requirements: New enrollments 19-64 years of age Expired Orca Lift card Low income or be enrolled in one of the following programs: - Medicaid/Medicare - Apple Health - SNAP/TANF - No
- [Building community one smile at a time](https://www.solid-ground.org/building-community-one-smile-at-a-time/) - A picture is worth a thousand words. Professionally shot and printed portraits of your family when you’ve maybe never had them before? A thousand stories and a million smiles. Residents at Solid Ground's Sand Point Housing campus were grinning ear-to-ear on Saturday, December 1, when the international Help-Portrait movement set up shop in the basement of Santos
- [Crafting warmth & love](https://www.solid-ground.org/crafting-warmth-love/) - Handmade sweaters, hats and scarves are more than just warm weather accessories. Through the alchemy of Knit-It-Alls, they are a laying on of hands that transmits warmth, healing and human connection from volunteer knitters to people experiencing homelessness. For more than 20 years, scores of local volunteers have hand knit these and more for distribution
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 12/11/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-11-2018/) - SELF-DEFENSE CLASS FOR SENIORS WHEN: Wednesday, December 12, 10:45am - 12:30pm WHERE: El Centro de la Raza (2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, Room 106) WHAT: This is a free class for those who are concerned that they will be seen as an easier target as they get older. Athletic skills are not required;
- [Thank you to Signe Burke, Broadview volunteer extraordinaire](https://www.solid-ground.org/thank-you-to-signe-burke-broadview-volunteer-extraordinaire/) - Broadview Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing appreciates all of the many volunteers who allow our programming to be so robust. We’d like to congratulate Broadview’s 2017* Volunteer of the Year, Signe Burke, for going above and beyond as a volunteer. Signe has been such an asset through her commitment to Broadview. She regularly mobilizes her
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 12/5/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-12-5-2018/) - RENT SMART TENANT WORKSHOPS WHEN/WHERE: Now - December 19; various dates, times & locations (all different branches of the Seattle Public Library) WHAT: Are you a renter? Are you searching for housing? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors for one of these FREE workshops on your rights as a tenant! Learn how to find affordable housing & navigate
- [Cooking Matters seeks volunteers!](https://www.solid-ground.org/cooking-matters-seeks-volunteers/) - Due to program expansion, Solid Ground’s Cooking Matters is conducting more nutrition and cooking classes each quarter than ever before. Although we are happy to see our reach broaden to a larger audience, we need more volunteers to help us keep our classes running as smoothly as possible. As a result, we are on the
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 11/28/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-28-18/) - SENIORS! JOIN EL CENTRO DE LA RAZA FOR A MEDICARE INFO SESSION WHEN: Friday, November 30, 2018, 10:45am - 12:30pm WHERE: El Centro de la Raza (2524 16th Ave S, Room 106, Seattle, WA 98144) WHAT: El Centro will host an info session on the Medicare enrollment for seniors. Please attend this session to make sure
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 11/7/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-7-2018/) - HMS HOST HIRING EVENT WHEN: Thursday, November 8, 2018, 1:30 - 3:30pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: HMS Host is looking to fill various full-time/part-time positions, including: ⇒Cooks ⇒Baristas ⇒Servers ⇒Food Prep ⇒Shift Supervisor ⇒Bartender ⇒Warehouse Loader/Driver. HMS Host also offers a competitive
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 11/14/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-14-2018/) - WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES IS HIRING WHEN: Thursday in November 15, 2018, 9 - 11am WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: A Worldwide Flight Services recruiter will be holding an open interview for Cargo Agent, Customer Service Agent, Ramp Service Agent, and Warehouse Agent at the Airport
- [GiveCamp brings emergency text messaging to Sand Point Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/givecamp-brings-emergency-text-messaging-to-sand-point-housing/) - When Sand Point Housing resident Charleena Lyles was killed by Seattle Police in June 2017, Solid Ground had no reliable way to instantly alert all 400+ campus residents about the emergency. Recently, a volunteer crew from Seattle GiveCamp took major strides to make sure that residents can be alerted quickly and reliably if there are
- [Peer support for mental health recovery](https://www.solid-ground.org/peer-support-for-mental-health-recovery/) - Supportive services at Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing (SPH) now include peer support – an opportunity for residents to get mental health recovery assistance from someone with lived, firsthand experience herself. Marissa Brooks, a Peer Support Specialist at Therapeutic Health Services (THS), passionately and devotedly fills this role. She also wears “a few different hats,”
- [Vote on your vision: Initiatives we can’t ignore](https://www.solid-ground.org/vote-on-your-vision-initiatives-we-cant-ignore/) - Midterm elections are less than a week away, meaning NOW is the time to champion the candidates and policies that support your values. Did you know that no postage is required to mail your ballot in Washington state? Just vote and drop it in the mail! But if you prefer to drop off your ballot in your
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 11/21/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-11-21-18/) - RENT SMART TENANT WORKSHOPS WHEN/WHERE: November 21 - December 19; various dates, times & locations (all different branches of the Seattle Public Library) WHAT: Are you a renter? Are you searching for housing? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors for one of these FREE workshops on your rights as a tenant! Learn how to find affordable housing &
- [Envisioning a clear future](https://www.solid-ground.org/envisioning-a-clear-future/) - In 2009, Victor De Los Santos went legally blind. He started bumping into walls and couldn’t drive. Then he wasn’t able to operate a computer anymore. “All of a sudden I couldn’t see people, I couldn’t get on the bus. I couldn’t get to the grocery store by myself,” he recalls. “It was really, really
- [Food justice on the move](https://www.solid-ground.org/food-justice-on-the-move/) - In mid-August, Solid Ground’s Food System Support held its annual Van Tour for the Seattle Food Committee (SFC). Food bank staff, volunteers, directors and Board members rode together in a 29-passenger van to visit and learn from other food-related programs in the Seattle area. This year, 33 attendees joined the tour – more participants than
- [What’s for dinner? Just ask Louise](https://www.solid-ground.org/whats-for-dinner-just-ask-louise/) - "Absolutely love it!" - That’s how RSVP volunteer Louise Green enthusiastically describes her experience with the Solid Ground program Cooking Matters. "I Can’t say enough about the program and organization. Simply wonderful!"
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 10/31/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-31-18/) - WASHINGTON HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE… Open Enrollment for 2018 Health Plans Start NOW! WHEN: Thursday November 1, 2018 – December 15, 2018 WHAT: Open Enrollment for 2018 health coverage in Washington state begins today and runs through December 15, 2018. For coverage beginning January 1, 2019, you must choose a plan by December 15, 2018. Washington
- [Evil & loss, faith & love](https://www.solid-ground.org/evil-loss-faith-love/) - I am a Pittsburgh Jew. Though I have not lived in the Steel City since the late 1970s and am a rather lax practitioner of the Reform wing of my faith, I was raised wrapped in the social and family fabric of that community. Bar Mitzvah at Rodef Shalom, which was on lockdown as a
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Charlotte Trelease keeps things cooking](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-spotlight-charlotte-trelease/) - Thanks to Community Food Education (CFE) volunteer extraordinaire Charlotte Trelease for her recent contributions to our work! Since January 2018, Charlotte has been our unsung laundry hero. She punctually shuttles multiple bags of our towels and aprons back and forth from her house, which go in dirty and come out clean every week. While doing laundry
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 10/24/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-24-18/) - GET HELP APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID WHAT: As of October 1, students can begin applying for financial aid to go to college in the 2019-20 school year. To help people with their financial aid applications, the Washington Student Achievement Council is organizing College Goal Washington events across the state beginning in October and November. Anyone
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 10/17/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-17-18/) - FIVE WAYS OF PAYING FOR COLLEGE WHEN: Thursday, October 18, 6 - 7pm WHERE: Shoreline Library (345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155) WHAT: Learn tips and tricks for paying for college, obtaining scholarships, and avoiding student debt from the financial aid, grant and scholarship experts of Shoreline Community College. There will be a short
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 10/9/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-9-18/) - FREE MAMMOGRAM & PAP TEST / MAMOGRAFÍAS Y PAPANICOLAOU GRATUITOS WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 8am - 4pm / Miércoles 10 de octubre, 8am - 4pm WHERE: Mexican Consulate / Consulado de México (807 Roy St, Seattle, WA 98122) WHAT: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! / Octubre es el Mes para Prevenir el Cancer de
- [Funds to help veterans with evictions & move-in costs](https://www.solid-ground.org/funds-to-help-veterans-with-evictions-move-in-costs/) - King County veterans may be eligible for funds to support housing stability! For over 10 years, Solid Ground's King County Housing Stability Project (HSP) has provided rental assistance to veterans and their families. In fact, in 2017, HSP helped 113 veteran households avoid eviction or move into new housing. “I was connected to services immediately; I was
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 10/3/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-10-3-18/) - RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANERS NEEDED WHERE: Work Available from Everett to Tacoma WHAT: Maid in the Northwest is looking for dependable cleaners to work on their own schedule and in an area that works best for them. Wages start at $20 per hour. QUESTIONS? Call 206.337.2265. FREE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES WHEN: Every Tuesday, October 2 -
- [Shifting perceptions on RACE](https://www.solid-ground.org/shifting-perceptions-on-race/) - Kahla Bell-Kato is a Communications Intern with Solid Ground. A major part of Solid Ground’s work involves understanding how concepts of race and racism affect our communities as well as our organization. In order to promote ongoing awareness and education about racism, members of the agency’s Anti-Racism Initiative (ARI) attended the exhibit RACE: Are We
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 9/25/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-25-2018/) - CENTURYLINK IS HIRING WHEN: Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 9am - 12pm WHERE: Millionair Club (2515 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121) WHAT: The Millionair Club is hosting a hiring event for CenturyLink Stadium. Working at CenturyLink is a great gateway opportunity to jobs in other industries - or it can simply be a way to supplement
- [S'mores & more at Camp Colman](https://www.solid-ground.org/smores-more-at-camp-colman/) - This summer, 23 kids who live in Solid Ground residential programs enjoyed overnight camps thanks to the generosity of the YMCA. YMCA provided full scholarships to campers, which allowed youth currently or previously experiencing homelessness an enjoyable getaway in nature at stunning Camp Colman on the Kitsap Peninsula. The kids report their favorite parts were
- [Job Opportunities 1/19/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-11916/) - Universal Protection Service is seeking Security Professional candidates for full and part time positions at a variety of sites located in Seattle. Pay rates range from $12.40-15 per hour depending on site and position. Go to universalpro.com/careers.html to see the positions that are currently available and start your application process. Trader Joe’s is opening a
- [Tough talk on how children succeed](https://www.solid-ground.org/tough-talk-on-how-children-succeed/) - Nicole Brodeur to host Tough talk on how children succeed at Solid Ground's 13th Annual Building Community Luncheon, April 5. For nearly 40 years, Solid Ground has grappled with how to effectively end poverty for families and individuals. How do people build the foundation they need so that they and their children can thrive? On
- [Sunil Sanghani: 'Never give up on your dreams'](https://www.solid-ground.org/sunil-sanghani-never-give-up-on-your-dreams/) - Last spring, we welcomed Sunil Sanghani to Solid Ground's Board of Directors. Sunil is a Strategic Alliances leader at Tableau Software where he manages partnerships that help define Tableau's strategy with leading technology platforms. Prior to Tableau, Sunil worked with Microsoft, Time Inc., and startups in roles spanning global business development and strategy. A graduate of Clemson University,
- [Bridging the gap between our work & long-term impact](https://www.solid-ground.org/understanding-the-gap/) - When she first came to Seattle to work with Childhaven after a stint consulting in the UK, Caitlen (Cate) Daniels quickly learned about what’s happening locally with housing, homelessness and inequality. “It seemed to me that Solid Ground was really influential and an important part of the conversation in the region,” she says. Cate, who
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 9/19/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-19-18/) - SEATTLE/KING CO. CLINIC: FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION CARE WHEN: Thursday – Saturday, September 20 – 23, 2018 WHERE: KeyArena at Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle WA, 98109) WHAT: The Seattle/King County Clinic is for people who struggle to access and/or afford healthcare. All are welcome regardless of income, insurance or immigration status. Patients will not be asked
- [Food for thought](https://www.solid-ground.org/food-for-thought/) - Hunger to me means “where’s the nearest Chipotle?” Beyond that, it doesn’t matter where the food came from, or who got it there, as long as it ends up in my stomach. I waited in a parking lot with over 30 employees of various food banks around Seattle, wondering what they saw in food that
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 9/12/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-12-18/) - RENT SMART TENANT WORKSHOPS WHEN/WHERE: 4 workshops, 9/13 – 9/20/18, at various times & locations WHAT: Are you a renter? Are you searching for housing? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors for one of these FREE workshops on your rights as a tenant! Learn how to find affordable housing & navigate landlord screening criteria Know & assert your
- [Affirming our support for I-940](https://www.solid-ground.org/affirming-our-support-for-i-940/) - I-940 is a critically important step forward in the long-overdue need to reform our criminal justice system. Solid Ground renews our call for voters across Washington state to implement the reforms mandated by this Initiative. With the Washington State Supreme Court sending I-940 to voters this November, Washington has another opportunity to stand up for increased accountability,
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 9/6/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-9-6-2018/) - RENT SMART TENANT WORKSHOPS WHEN/WHERE: 5 workshops, 9/11 – 9/20/18, at various times & locations WHAT: Are you a renter? Are you searching for housing? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors for one of these FREE workshops on your rights as a tenant! Learn how to find affordable housing & navigate landlord screening criteria Know & assert your
- [Jobs & Community Resources – 8/28/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/jobs-community-resources-8-28-18/) - FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP SERIES WHEN: 4 Wednesdays (8/29, 9/12, 9/26 & 10/10/18), 2:30 – 4:30pm each session WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle WA, 98103, Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Room, 1st floor) WHAT: Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for our four-part Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) workshop series,
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 8/22/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/8-22-18-jobs-community-resources/) - FEDEX IS HIRING WHEN: Thursday, August 23 & 30, 2018, 11am – 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: A FedEx recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. This is a walk-in event; no registration
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 8/15/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/8-15-18-jobs-community-resources/) - FAMILY RESOURCE EXCHANGE WHEN: Thursday, August 16, 2018, 2 - 6pm WHERE: Olympic Hills Elementary (13018 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125) WHAT: United Way is hosting a Community Resource Exchange, which offers free services and information to families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Childcare is available at the event. Resources Include: ⇒ Housing ⇒ Employment ⇒ Meals & Snacks ⇒ Kids' Activities ⇒
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 8/1/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/8-1-2018-jobs-community-resources/) - SHOP SMART EVENT DAY WHEN: Saturday, August 4, 2018, 11am - 3pm WHERE: Fred Meyer Burien (14300 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168) WHAT: Want to learn how to save money at the grocery store and buy healthier foods for your family? Join Solid Ground’s Cooking Matters for a grocery store event day at Fred Meyer in
- [Jobs & Community Resources - 8/8/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/8-8-2018-jobs-community-resources/) - EXPLORING CAREERS PANEL... How to discover your dream job, get training & find school funding WHEN: Thursday, August 9, 2018, 6pm WHERE: Shoreline Library (345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155) WHAT: Get hands-on advice from a panel of career and training experts for getting the job you want and the training to succeed. Gain
- [The Big Cheese](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-big-cheese/) - The cool breeze emanating from the open dairy case brushed against my face as I set down my supplies: a large storage bin labeled dairy, a cooler bag full of mango smoothie, and a foldable wooden table. Unpacking quickly, I tried not to block the eager shoppers crowding the aisle. I set out my smoothie
- [Back to school to 'JustLead'](https://www.solid-ground.org/back-to-school-to-justlead/) - Investing in leadership training requires commitment, and one member of our Solid Ground community is doing just that through JustLead Washington’s Leadership Academy. This year-long training opportunity brings together a network of community leaders representing organizations working toward equity for marginalized communities. Sara Robbins, Solid Ground Benefits Legal Assistance (BLA) Program Manager, shares her experience
- [Circulating for a  caring community](https://www.solid-ground.org/circulating-for-a-caring-community/) - For people living on fixed or very low incomes who use human services in downtown Seattle, getting around town in our notoriously hilly city can be a challenge. For many, walking isn’t an option – and for others, bus fare is nonexistent. So to help residents access essential services critical to their health and well-being,
- [Financial Fitness Boot Camp: No dumbbells required](https://www.solid-ground.org/financial-fitness-boot-camp-no-dumbbells-required/) - Solid Ground’s Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) relaunches this month with much anticipation! “This Boot Camp is financial management education shared with clients in a workshop setting,” says Interim Supportive Services Manager Celestine Berrysmith in Solid Ground’s Stabilization Services department. Participants will attend a series of four, two-hour long workshops over four to eight weeks
- [A human face to help navigate the homeless housing system](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-human-face-to-help-navigate-the-homeless-housing-system/) - For people experiencing homelessness, Regional Access Points (RAPs) are the primary starting points to access housing resources in Seattle/King County. With five locations, RAPs were developed to improve the effectiveness and reach of the Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) system for connecting people with housing and related resources. Solid Ground staffs the North Seattle RAP,
- [Creating conversations & inspiring solutions](https://www.solid-ground.org/creating-conversations-inspiring-solutions/) - Community involvement is nothing new for Lhorna Murray. Yet her leadership soared after Charleena Lyles – a mother of four who lived in the apartment directly above Lhorna – was shot and killed by Seattle police when investigating her burglary complaint in June, 2017. “That was a real wake-up call,” Lhorna says. “One of the
- [Learn, Act & Engage: Steps we can take to undo racism](https://www.solid-ground.org/learn-act-engage-steps-we-can-take-to-undo-racism/) - For nearly two decades, Solid Ground has taken a critical look at the many ways racism and racial disparities contribute to poverty - and we continually strive to break down barriers People of Color (POC) face in our community due to racism. There is a direct line between racism and the disproportionate ways POC are
- [The Pantry... A place at the table for everyone](https://www.solid-ground.org/partner-the-pantry/) - The Pantry is a unique business with a people-centered approach. Located in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, this “community kitchen” is a collective of 10 chefs brought together by owner and founder, Chef Brandi Henderson. The Pantry offers cooking classes focusing on traditional food crafts and techniques, five-course family-style dinners, kids’ culinary camps, food swaps, cookbook club
- [Fight poverty by demanding a tax code that works for all of us](https://www.solid-ground.org/fight-poverty-by-demanding-a-tax-code-that-works-for-all-of-us/) - This past tax day, April 17, brought a growing sense of dread to hundreds of thousands of people across Washington state. With the passage of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last year, GOP-led Congress is looking to slash critical services in order to pay for their $1.4 trillion tax cut for corporations and
- [Art to heal & honor Charleena](https://www.solid-ground.org/art-to-heal-give-voice-honor-charleena/) - In mid-May, about 25 young people from Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing campus gathered on the lawn outside the Lowry Community Center dressed in white and blue Tyvek suits. They huddled around butcher paper rolled out on the lawn, flinging paint with plastic spatulas, screams and laughter filling the campus. ART SHOWING: Monday June 18, 5-8pm
- [In-store class supports shopping for affordable nutritious food](https://www.solid-ground.org/in-store-class-supports-shopping-for-affordable-nutritious-food/) - Does shopping at the grocery store overwhelm you? Do you have difficulty understanding nutrition labels and making your budget stretch to provide healthy meals for your family? Then Shop Smart grocery tours are for you! Shop Smart was developed by the national anti-hunger program Cooking Matters and is hosted locally by Solid Ground. It takes
- [Green Thumb Club at Echo Lake School blooms](https://www.solid-ground.org/green-thumb-club-at-echo-lake-school-blooms/) - Several gardens featuring native plants exist in Shoreline, but did you know that Shoreline’s Echo Lake School has its own native plant garden? This garden flourishes due to a unique collaboration between grade school students and RSVP members who volunteer through Power of One, an RSVP partner site whose volunteers in the Shoreline public schools
- [Ponzi & me](https://www.solid-ground.org/ponzi-me/) - Charles Ponzi was an Italian immigrant who, in the early 20th century, swindled investors by fabricating fictitious investment reports that promised big returns. However, returns to older investors were paid from money from new investors rather than from the legitimate returns from the investments themselves. Ponzi himself ended up in jail and his infamous legacy
- [AARP Foundation fights fraud](https://www.solid-ground.org/aarp-foundation-fights-fraud/) - I have a friend who recently received a threatening phone call from someone posing as an IRS agent informing him he was delinquent with his taxes and warned that if he didn’t call back immediately to resolve the situation, it would become dire in a hurry. My friend was panicked and needed assurances from his
- [International Drop-In Center (IDIC): Putting community first](https://www.solid-ground.org/international-drop-in-center-idic-putting-community-first/) - RSVP partner site IDIC (International Drop-In Center) got its start back in the 1970s when Sabino Cabildo returned to Seattle from serving in Vietnam. He witnessed many elderly living in cramped and run-down quarters in Chinatown sustaining themselves through periodic work in Alaska and elsewhere. They had few, if any, relatives to rely upon. Sabino’s
- [A community leader with roots at Solid Ground](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-community-leader-with-roots-at-solid-ground/) - Newly graduated from college and pursuing her interest in social services, Kira Zylstra came to Seattle in 2001 without roots and with unclear direction. Fortunately for Solid Ground, she applied for a job with our organization, then known as the Fremont Public Association (FPA), and within the week she started working at our headquarters building’s
- [A commitment to serve: Spotlight on Samyriah Crain](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-commitment-to-serve-spotlight-on-samyriah-crain/) - Her father did a tour of duty in World War II, and most of the men in her family served in the military. Her mother was a nurse and most women in her family – going back multiple generations – worked in the medical field. So it was inevitable that retiree Samyriah Crain would volunteer
- [Cooking up local goodness at the Farm to Table Dinner](https://www.solid-ground.org/cooking-up-local-goodness-at-the-farm-to-table-dinner/) - We’re thrilled that Shawn Applin, Executive Chef at Outlier, will return as chef for Solid Ground’s 2nd Annual Farm to Table Dinner on Saturday, September 15, 6:30pm, at Marra Farm. Shawn got an early education in the art of food-based hospitality while watching his grandmother prepare Sunday supper for the family each week in upstate
- [Be an informed voter! Seattle City Council Candidates Forum, 9/24](https://www.solid-ground.org/be-an-informed-voter-seattle-city-council-candidates-forum-924/) - This Thursday, September 24 from 5:30-8pm, the 18 candidates running for Seattle City Council positions will address pressing local issues at the 2015 Seattle Human Services Candidates Forum. The event takes place at Garfield Community Center. This year, all nine positions are up for election. However, resulting from a decision passed by Seattle voters in
- [The Seattle Times: Time running out on Seattle family’s ‘golden ticket’ to landing a home](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-seattle-times-time-running-out-on-seattle-familys-golden-ticket-to-landing-a-home/) - For those struggling with homelessness and housing stability, there is never an easy solution. In her 9/29/15 piece, Time running out on Seattle family’s ‘golden ticket’ to landing a home, Seattle Times reporter Nina Shapiro follows Dana Disharoon, a single mother of three daughters and survivor of domestic violence, in her recent search for permanent housing.
- [Program changes better meet the needs of chronically homeless families](https://www.solid-ground.org/program-changes-better-meet-the-needs-of-chronically-homeless-families/) - For families living on low incomes that include an adult with disabilities, affordable housing can be nearly impossible to find, let alone keep. Many times, families rely on fixed income, essentially living “from crisis to crisis,” according to Sand Point Housing Residential Services Manager Tamara Brown. By February 2016, Solid Ground will have converted 26
- [Job & Community Resources - 7/25/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-7-25-2018/) - FEDEX IS HIRING WHEN: Thursday, July 26, 2018, 11am – 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: A FedEx recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. This is a walk-in event; no registration needed, all
- [Job & Community Resources – 7/18/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-7-18-2018/) - ALASKA AIR/HORIZON AIR RECRUITING EVENT WHEN: Tuesday, July 24, 2018, 2 - 4pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: Airport Terminal Services is hiring for Ground Service Agents; wages start at $13.75/hr with benefits. Things to know before you arrive: Ability to work flexible
- [Job & Community Resources – 7/11/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-7-11-2018/) - HMS HOST OPEN INTERVIEWS & HIRING EVENT WHEN: Monday, July 16, 2018, 10am - 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158 (Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: HMS Host is looking to fill various full-time/part-time positions, including: ⇒Shift Supervisors ⇒Utilities ⇒Cooks ⇒Baristas ⇒Servers ⇒Bartenders ⇒Warehouse Loaders/Drivers. HMS Host also offers a competitive benefits package. Pre-employment background
- [Culture & Equity training connects food banks & community food experts](https://www.solid-ground.org/culture-equity-training-connects-food-banks-community-food-experts/) - Seattle area food bank staff recently met with local food activists and experts to discuss culture and equity within our food system, including the need to disrupt dominant narratives. Four times a year, Solid Ground’s Food Systems Support team organizes a training session for members of the Seattle Food Committee (SFC). This time, attendees explored
- [Job & Community Resources – 7/3/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-7-3-2018/) - MASTERING THE MAZE OF ADULT LEGAL CAPACITY WHEN: Wednesday, July 11, 7:15 - 9am WHERE: With a Little Help Office (2021 Minor Ave E, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98102) WHAT: With a Little Help is hosting a free hour of Continuing Education. In this presentation Stephanie Haslam will walk you through the distinctions between mental capacity and
- [Job & Community Resources – 6/27/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-6-27-2018/) - FEDEX IS HIRING WHEN: Thursday, June 28, 2018, 11am – 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: A FedEx recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. This is a walk-in event; no registration needed, all
- [Job & Community Resources - 6/20/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-6-20-2018/) - FREE SUMMER MEALS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHEN: Monday - Friday, June 27 - August 24, 2018, 9:30am - 4pm WHERE: View list of 19 locations WHAT: As school is ending, so is access to free breakfast and Free & Reduced Lunch. Luckily, United Way of King County has brought back the free Summer Meals program with 200+
- [Job & Community Resources – 6/13/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-6-13-2018/) - SSP AMERICA HIRING EVENT WHEN: Thursday, June 14, 2018, 9:30am - 12:30pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: SSP America is conducting interviews for Cashiers, Food Prep, and Supervisors. Requirements: Must be 18 years old or older with High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work
- [Job & Community Resources - 6/6/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-6-6-2018/) - HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE PRESENTATION WHEN: Wednesday, June 6, 6-7:30pm WHERE: Shoreline Community College, Richmond Beach Library (1601 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133) WHAT: Learn tips and tricks for paying for college, obtaining scholarships, and avoiding student debt from the financial aid, grant and scholarship experts at Shoreline Community College. There will be a short
- [Job & Community Resources - 5/30/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-5-30-18/) - CASCADES JOB CORPS & CAREER ACADEMY WHERE/WHEN: Three locations & times: Lynnwood, every Monday, 3:30pm (Cascades Job Corps Offices, 4610 200th St SW, Suite J, Lynnwood, WA 98036) SeaTac, every 3rd Tuesday, 10:30am (Valley View Library, 17850 Military Road, SeaTac, WA 98188) Rainier Beach, every 4th Thursday, 11am (Rainier Beach Library, 9125 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118) WHAT: Cascades Job
- [Job & Community Resources – 5/23/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-5-23-2018/) - BARRIER BUSTERS: RE-ENTRY RESOURCES & JUSTICE-INVOLVED OPTIONS WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 2018, 9-11am WHERE: Redmond WorkSource (7735 178th Place NE, Redmond, WA 98052) WHAT: Redmond WorkSource is hosting a workshop as part of their “Apprenticeship Avenues” Barrier Buster series. Guest speakers from various agencies will be in attendance. The goal of this workshop is to
- [Job & Community Resources, 12/13/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-12-13-17/) - KWA HOMECARE OPEN HOUSE WHEN: Two Wednesdays, December 13 & 27, 2017, 1 – 4pm WHERE: KWA Home Care, 31635 23rd Ave S, Ste A, Federal Way, WA 98003 WHAT: KWA Homecare is holding an Open House and Hiring Fair event. Apply online prior to the event, or visit the location listed to fill out a paper
- [Job & Community Resources, 12/6/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-12-6-17/) - I.T. PITCH & RECRUITING EVENT WHEN: Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 1:30 – 4:30pm WHERE: Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98037 WHAT: The first of 20 contestants will be given the opportunity to give their elevator pitch to an audience of 90, followed by a networking and recruiting event for all job seekers with participating employers
- [Job & Community Resources, 11/29/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-112917/) - ANSWERS TO DSHS & SOCIAL SECURITY QUESTIONS WHEN: Monday, December 4, 2017, 10am - 12pm WHERE: Compass Housing Alliance, 77 S Washington St, Seattle, WA 98104 WHAT: Solid Ground's Benefits Legal Assistance (BLA) is joining Seattle Community Law Center the first Monday of each month at the Compass Housing Alliance in Pioneer Square to answer
- [Job & Community Resources, 11/15/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-111517/) - DHL HIRING EVENT WHEN: Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 11am – 3pm WHERE: 2580 S 156th St, Seattle, WA 98158 WHAT: DHL Express ServicePoint is hiring for part-time positions, offering a variety of shifts. Positions Available: Loaders Ramp Agents Drivers Office Agents RETAIL TRAINING WHEN: Monday, November 20, 2017, 10am – 4pm WHERE: Seattle Public Library-Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier
- [This is what food justice looks like: Access to affordable, healthy, culturally relevant foods](https://www.solid-ground.org/this-is-what-food-justice-looks-like/) - Solid Ground’s food programs work with children, families and community groups to support healthier places, communities and stories. We recognize that hunger and health disparities exist not due to lack of sufficient food, but to inequities built into the food system which disproportionately impact communities of color. Through our Community Food Education programming (cooking and
- [Marra Farm: Connecting to nature through food](https://www.solid-ground.org/marra-farm-connecting-to-nature-through-food/) - Food is an integral component of how and why humans connect to nature. In relation to increasing forces such as globalization, urbanization and industrialization, a widening disconnect has been developing between us and nature, and the quality and availability of food has suffered because of that.
- [This is what anti-poverty advocacy looks like (Part 1)](https://www.solid-ground.org/this-is-what-anti-poverty-advocacy-looks-like-part-1/) - Attorney Katie Scott sees firsthand the real-world impacts of laws and regulations on people who rely on public benefits to survive. When she and colleagues in our Benefits Legal Assistance program spot repeat problems clients face - or opportunities to increase access to resources - they work to identify better ideas and move legislators toward
- [Job & Community Resources – 5/16/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-5-16-2018/) - FEDEX IS HIRING WHEN: Thursday, May 17 & 24, 2018, 11am – 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: A FedEx recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. This is a walk-in event; no registration
- [Food Lifeline... The food bank’s food bank](https://www.solid-ground.org/food-lifeline-the-food-banks-food-bank/) - Until recently, I thought I had a good handle on all the links in the chain of multiple food providers in Washington state for those experiencing food insecurity due to loss of income, poverty or a disability. Now I have learned of another link called Food Lifeline. Food Lifeline has been performing its vital functions since
- [Holistic aging](https://www.solid-ground.org/holistic-aging/) - To age holistically means attaining a balance between all parts of yourself rather than being off balance. The term “holistic” comes from the Greek “holism,” which means all, whole, entire, total. A holistic philosophy encompasses the entirety of an interdependent system. It recognizes that each aspect has an effect on the whole; that individual components
- [Putting the ‘social’ in Senior Social](https://www.solid-ground.org/putting-the-social-in-senior-social/) - Meet Edna and Chris Berger. They were married on January 23, 1948 – or as Edna likes to put it, “on 1, 2, 3, 4, 8.” In the ensuing 70 years, they not only raised their three sons but also fostered 20 children, all the while volunteering wherever they saw the need, whether as a
- [Job & Community Resources - 5/9/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-5-9-2018/) - GOODWILL HIRING EVENT WHEN: Friday, May 11, 2018, 10am-5pm WHERE: All Seattle Goodwill store locations WHAT: Seattle Goodwill stores will be interviewing candidates for multiple positions for one day only. Benefits include: Training and advancement opportunities at all levels of the organization Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription plans available Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Tuition reimbursement
- [Job & Community Resources – 5/2/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-5-2-18/) - CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES SPRING JOB FAIR WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2018, 9:30am - 12:30pm WHERE: New Holly Gathering Hall (7054 32nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118) WHAT: The Catholic Community Services HEN Program is holding a spring job fair with more than 15 companies ready to hire full-time and part-time positions. Make sure to bring your resume! QUESTIONS?
- [Job & Community Resources - 4/25/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-4-25-18/) - BARRIER BUSTERS: RE-ENTRY RESOURCES & JUSTICE-INVOLVED OPTIONS WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2018, 10am - 12pm WHERE: Redmond WorkSource (7735 178th Place NE, Redmond, WA 98052) WHAT: Redmond WorkSource is hosting a workshop as part of their “How To” Barrier Buster series. Guest speakers from various agencies will be in attendance. The goal of this workshop is
- [Meet a volunteer companion… Building trust, providing friendship & more](https://www.solid-ground.org/meet-a-volunteer-companion-building-trust-providing-friendship-more/) - After 27 years teaching reading in the Kent School District, Linda Hollingsworth woke up one morning a retiree (though she still makes herself available to work as a sub) and quickly realized she needed something to do. So, she got involved with the Kent Senior Center working in the coffee bar and joining a group
- [Job & Community Resources, 4/18/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-4-18-18/) - FEDEX IS HIRING WHEN: Thursday, April 26, 2018, 11am – 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: A FedEx recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. This is a walk-in event; no registration needed, all
- [Poverty Action jumps into Legislative Session 2018!](https://www.solid-ground.org/poverty-action-jumps-into-legislative-session-2018/) - On Monday, January 15, nearly 300 people from across the state joined Solid Ground’s Advocacy partner, the Statewide Poverty Action Network, at their annual MLK Lobby Day! Poverty Action was excited to welcome nearly 150 people from the east side of the state (including approximately 70 from both Spokane and Yakima!). Long-time Poverty Action member
- [Job & Community Resources, 4/11/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-4-11-18/) - NEW BEGINNINGS - COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS WHEN: Monday, April 16, 2018, 6 - 7:30pm WHERE: Hosted by the Upper Crust at Greenwood Square (8420 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103) WHAT: Join New Beginnings for a conversation on the complexities of domestic violence and how we can better support survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
- [Job & Community Resources, 4/4/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-4-4-18/) - OPEN ORIENTATION FOR CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM WHEN: Now - April 24, Tuesdays, 9:30am WHERE: FareStart (700 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98101). Ring the buzzer at the Virginia Street entrance for receptionist. WHAT: FareStart is a free culinary training and placement program. Students receive: 16 weeks of hands-on culinary training in working professional kitchens Coaching to become successful in
- [Highlights of a historic winning Legislative Session](https://www.solid-ground.org/highlights-of-a-historic-winning-legislative-session/) - Washington state’s 2018 Legislative Session was a historic one with a slate of new bills that reflects the long-standing efforts made by our community members, advocates and our advocacy partner, the Statewide Poverty Action Network. Ending on March 8, the session was a short yet productive one. Instead of creating a biannual budget, the state implemented a
- [Job & Community Resources, 3/28/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-3-28-18/) - EDUCATION GRANTS THROUGH SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WHERE: Shoreline Community College (16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133) WHAT: Grants to help pay for education of people interested in a professional technical program. To qualify you must have lived in Washington state for over a year and meet one of the following criteria: Low-income (i.e., $2,000 or less
- [Seattle Public Library brings a love of books to Broadview Shelter](https://www.solid-ground.org/seattle-public-library-brings-a-love-of-books-to-broadview-shelter/) - In early 2015, The Seattle Public Library connected with Children’s Advocates at Solid Ground's Broadview Shelter to bring library books, activities, programs and services to Broadview families. Librarians bring a variety of uncatalogued paperback books to Family Fun Nights held in Broadview's playroom on the last Tuesday of each month. They can also sign kids
- [Job & Community Resources, 3/21/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-3-21-18/) - HOPELINK APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEMS WORKSHOP WHEN: Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 2 - 4pm WHERE: Hopelink Kirkland/Northshore Center (11011 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033) WHAT: Hopelink Kirkland is hosting a workshop: Applicant Tracking Systems & Your Résumé. This workshop is open to the public. The workshop covers: What an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is and
- [On Cloud 9 over generous gift](https://www.solid-ground.org/on-cloud-9-over-generous-gift/) - Long-time residents of North Seattle fondly remember the Cloud 9 consignment store on Roosevelt Way NE. Known for great merchandise and passionate volunteers, Cloud 9 was also a philanthropic engine for the Episcopal Church Women group of St. Stephen's Parish. All the profits from Cloud 9 were granted as seed funds to respond to women's issues
- [Bringing nutrition education into the classroom](https://www.solid-ground.org/bringing-nutrition-education-into-the-classroom/) - Solid Ground’s nutritional education programming provides classroom-, garden- and community-based nutrition education to Seattle/King County communities to fight adverse health impacts due to food insecurity. The Nutrition Education school team works with multiple elementary schools in South Seattle, providing tools and opportunities for children and their families to make informed decisions about their food choices and
- [Celebrating Solid Ground's bus drivers!](https://www.solid-ground.org/celebrating-solid-grounds-bus-drivers/) - Bus Driver Appreciation Day 2018 is being celebrated on is Friday, March 16 - so we would like to take a moment to let Solid Ground Transportation's drivers know how much we appreciate, respect and value their service to our community! Solid Ground Transportation provides Access curb-to-curb and door-to-door transportation for eligible people who are unable to
- [Job & Community Resources, 3/14/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-3-14-18/) - FEDEX IS HIRING WHEN: Thursday, March 15, 2018, 11am – 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport, 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158 (Mezzanine Level, Room 6626) WHAT: A FedEx recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. This is a walk-in event; no registration needed, all
- [Investments in a more equitable Washington](https://www.solid-ground.org/investments-in-a-more-equitable-washington/) - Anti-poverty advocates had one of their first "winning seasons" in years in Olympia. Progressive legislation that had simmered on the backburner through a series of deadlocked legislatures was voted into law. Victories include protections against source of income discrimination in the housing market, and reinforcing the state's most important funding mechanism for homeless services. Our advocacy
- [Riders express satisfaction with the Downtown Circulator](https://www.solid-ground.org/riders-express-satisfaction-with-the-downtown-circulator/) - The Seattle Downtown Circulator Buses provide riders with free and satisfactory service while commuting through downtown. The Circulator has been up and running on Mondays through Fridays on a fixed 4.5-mile route around downtown since 2012. With seven stops in proximity to services such as the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) and Harborview Medical Center,
- [Job & Community Resources, 3/7/2018](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-3-7-2018/) - AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES HIRING EVENT WHEN: Thursday, March 8, 2018, 11am – 1pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac Airport, 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626 WHAT: Airport Terminal Services is hiring for Ramp Agents and Passenger Service Agents. Wages start at $15.64/hr with paid training. Requirements: Must be 18 years old
- [Job & Community Resources, 3/1/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-3-1-18/) - YOUTHCARE BARISTA & CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING ORIENTATION WHEN: Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 3pm WHERE: YMCA-Young Adult Services, 2100 24th Ave S, Suite 250, Seattle, WA 98144 WHAT: YouthCare is hosting a Barista & Customer Service Training orientation for young adults, ages 16-24, interested in the program. Orientation attendance is mandatory to complete enrollment. (Applications are
- [House & Senate budgets invest in Washington’s low-income families](https://www.solid-ground.org/house-senate-budgets-invest-in-washingtons-low-income-families/) - Our Advocacy partner, Statewide Poverty Action Network, says the supplemental budget proposals are positive investments in addressing poverty. Here's the text of their report and analysis: OLYMPIA—This week, the Washington Senate and House released their respective proposals for the 2018 supplemental budget. The Senate released their proposal on Monday afternoon with the House following suit
- [Job & Community Resources, 2/22/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-2-22-18/) - SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY YOUTH DROP-IN WHEN: Thursday, February 22, 2018, 3 - 5pm WHERE: Seattle Public Library, Capitol Hill Branch (425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102) WHAT: Weekly drop-in activities/services for community youth ages 13 - 26. Services Include: Art & games 1-on-1 resume assistance Resource connections Snacks provided. ALASKA/HORIZON AIRLINES OPEN INTERVIEW &
- [Moving forward at Sand Point](https://www.solid-ground.org/moving-forward-at-sand-point/) - Yesterday KUOW published a letter from a group of citizens concerned about the management and operations at Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing campus. We responded immediately and want to tell you more about how we are moving forward at Sand Point. Since the shooting of Charleena Lyles in June 2017, here are highlights of what
- [Community Resources, 2/16/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-2-16-18/) - EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP ... STRENGTHEN YOUR CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS! WHEN: Saturday, February 24, 2018, 10am – 2pm WHERE: Harambee Church (316 S 3rd St, Renton, WA 98057) WHAT: New Year/New Career … or do you excel at your current one? Are you finding yourself involved in altercations with coworkers and/or supervisors? Are you coachable? Come and
- [Circulator surveys riders to improve service](https://www.solid-ground.org/circulator-surveys-riders-to-improve-service/) - The Seattle Downtown Circulator Bus is a transportation lifeblood for people living on low incomes and those accessing community services in the downtown Seattle core. The Circulator was launched in 2012 by Solid Ground Transportation (SGT) to help ameliorate the loss of the Ride Free Zone in downtown Seattle. Supported by King County Metro with funding
- [Job & Community Resources, 2/7/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-2-7-18/) - AUTO TECHNICIAN PROGRAM INFO & APPLICATION SESSION WHEN: Thursday, February 8, 2018, 2 – 4pm (for spring quarter beginning April 4) WHERE: Shoreline Community College (16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, Automotive Showroom) WHAT: Information and application session for the Automotive General Service Technician Program (GST). Agenda: Learn about the GST program Meet the instructors Learn about
- [Pushing Olympia to respond to hunger in Washington state](https://www.solid-ground.org/pushing-olympia-to-respond-to-hunger-in-washington-state/) - Hunger Action Day, Monday February 5, brought together nutrition people from all over the state to lobby our elected officials to enact laws that help end hunger. Solid Ground’s Food System Support team and folks from our advocacy partner Poverty Action were in Olympia to participate. Among Hunger Action Day priorities: Help More Students Access
- [Showing up for Washington state on Housing & Homelessness Advocacy Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/showing-up-for-washington-state-on-housing-homelessness-advocacy-day/) - On February 1, hundreds of people woke up early from all over Washington state to trek to Olympia to attend Housing & Homelessness Advocacy Day at the Capitol building. Across the street from the Capitol at the United Churches of Olympia, the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance hosted a diverse group – renters, homeowners and
- [Building a network: Verizon shines as Solid Ground events sponsor](https://www.solid-ground.org/verizon-shines/) - No individual or organization alone can solve a problem as complex and enduring as poverty. It takes an entire community to create lasting change. That’s why community events are essential to Solid Ground’s work – they bring program participants, partner organizations, community members and donors together so everyone can learn, build relationships, and work together
- [Local writer shines light on homeless experience](https://www.solid-ground.org/local-writer-shines-light-on-homeless-experience/) - “You can’t sleep here!” Robin Ray heard this command so often as he lived through homelessness in communities across the United States that it became the title for his third book, You can’t sleep here: A clown’s guide to surviving homelessness. Part memoir, part travel guide to surviving without a home in America, the book
- [Community Resources, 1/31/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-1-31-18/) - YOUNG ADULT SUNDAY MEALS WHEN: Every Sunday, 1 – 2pm WHERE: University Family YMCA across from Walgreens (5003 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105) WHAT: Join us every Sunday at the University Family YMCA for our homeless outreach program. We open our doors for teens and youth experiencing homelessness in our community to enjoy a
- [This is what anti-poverty advocacy looks like (Part 2)](https://www.solid-ground.org/this-is-what-anti-poverty-advocacy-looks-like-part-2/) - When our Benefits Legal Assistance team spots opportunities to increase access to resources for people living in poverty, they push for better laws. Last week attorney Katie Scott was in Olympia talking about changes in laws most people have not heard much about that will make big changes for the people they work with. SB 6116,
- [Job & Community Resources, 1/23/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-1-23-18/) - HOPELINK JOB SKILLS WORKSHOP WHEN: Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 2 – 4pm WHERE: Hopelink’s Kirkland Center, 10111 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 WHAT: This Active Listening & Non-Verbal Communication free workshop led by Rhonda Knuckey, Hopelink Employment Specialist & Workforce Development Professional. Attendees will learn: What active listening and non-verbal communication are Why both are
- [Solid Ground response to being added to Lyles lawsuit](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-response-to-being-added-to-lyles-lawsuit/) - We have been informed by our attorneys that the lawyers for Charleena Lyles’ estate are in the process of adding Solid Ground to their lawsuit against the City of Seattle and Seattle Police Officers Anderson and McNew. Solid Ground is a nonprofit organization that has provided housing and supportive services to Charleena Lyles and her
- [State capital budget big boost for affordable housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/state-capital-budget-big-boost-for-affordable-housing/) - The $4 billion Washington State Capital Budget that was quickly passed January 18, 2018 -- after being blocked the entire 2017 Legislative Session -- includes a significant investment in affordable housing to address the state's housing and homelessness crisis. "We are thrilled that the State Legislature came to agreement on and passed a Capital Budget
- [Advocate for affordable housing & homelessness!](https://www.solid-ground.org/advocate-for-affordable-housing-homelessness/) - Solid Ground partner Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness offers many opportunities to bring significant changes to the affordable housing and homelessness crisis here in Seattle. We need participation from people like you to push for greater impacts and make meaningful change in 2018! Homelessness Advocacy 101 Take action during the 2018 Legislative Session! The 60-day session
- [Job & Community Resources, 1/17/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-1-17-18/) - APPRENTICESHIP FAIR & WORKSHOP WHEN: Friday, January 19, 2018, 10am – 12pm WHERE: WorkSource Redmond, 7735 178th Pl NE, Redmond, WA 98052 WHAT: Barrier Busters is back in the new year with their “How-To” series. This Apprenticeship Fair event allows participants to explore apprenticeship opportunities and programs, meet with trainers and unions, and ask questions regarding apprenticeships.
- [Job & Community Resources, 1/10/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-1-10-18/) - HEALTHCARE OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS MONDAY WHEN: Ends Monday, January 15, 2018 WHAT: Washington Healthplanfinder’s open enrollment is now available. The enrollment period is shortened this year. Log on to the website to sign up for healthcare coverage or make changes to your current plan. FOR MORE INFO: Visit the King County Health Insurance website to learn about enrollment assistance. ENROLL
- [Job & Community Resources, 12/20/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-12-20-17/) - ONLINE APPLICATION WORKSHOP WHEN: Friday, December 22, 2017, 12:30 – 1:30pm WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158 (Room 6626) WHAT: Airport Jobs Office is offering a free online application workshop for job seekers. Come learn how to take the confusion out of online applications and ask any questions you may have. Information
- [A lesson in empathy](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-lesson-in-empathy/) - I was blown away by the youth homelessness training program, The Ropes: Understanding and Engaging in Youth Homelessness. I expected a rigidly structured program that presented “scenario A” and then handed us “solution A.” Before even going, I resented what I assumed would be a simplified instruction manual on how to handle anything but simple
- [Homeowners Tip: Mortgage information & enrollment workshops](https://www.solid-ground.org/homeowners-tip-mortgage-information-enrollment-workshops/) - Are you having a hard time making your mortgage payments on time? Did you receive a notice on your door about foreclosure and you’re not sure what to do next? Are you current on your mortgage but feeling nervous about your ability to continue to make payments on time? Do you feel overwhelmed by the
- [Homeowners Tip: Notice of Pre-Foreclosure Options](https://www.solid-ground.org/homeowners-tip-notice-of-pre-foreclosure-options-2/) - The Foreclosure Fairness Act went into effect in its current form in July 2012. The better-known component of this legislation is mediation, which can only be requested by an attorney or housing counselor and only after a homeowner receives a Notice of Default. The lesser-known part of the law is that homeowners have options before
- [Job & Community Resources, 1/3/18](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-1-3-18/) - COLD WEATHER SHELTER WHEN: Now – January 31, 2018, 7:30pm – 6:30am WHERE: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14514 20th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155 WHAT: The winter men and women’s winter shelter has relocated to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Shoreline. Open hours are nightly, 7:30pm – 6:30am the following morning. It is recommended to call to check
- [Myself: Revised Edition (a poem by Tiffany, age 9)](https://www.solid-ground.org/myself-revised-edition-a-poem-by-tiffany-age-9/) - I am revising myself, an improved edition. The new version will say something on its freshly printed pages about forgiving myself – to help me start over / Chapter One would be called: Not Letting Self-Hatred Have the Last Word, highlighting the benefits of acceptance, and how those older versions of me still need my love… / I need to show kindness to myself by not caring about what I look like
- [Job & Community Resources, 12/28/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-12-28-17/) - HOPELINK JOB CLUB SESSION – TRANSFERABLE JOB SKILLS WHEN: Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 3 – 5pm WHERE: Hopelink Bellevue, 14812 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98007 WHAT: Transferable Job Skills is a free, workshop-style session led by Jim Boland, Hopelink Employment Specialist & Certified Workforce Development Professional. Attendees will learn: How skills from previous work can
- [Solid Ground endorses De-Escalate Washington (I-940)](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-endorses-de-escalate-washington-i-940/) - With the death of Charleena Lyles at the hands of Seattle police officers still casting a long shadow over our community, the Solid Ground Board of Directors unanimously voted to endorse I-940, De-Escalate Washington. This initiative to the state legislature would require law enforcement to: Receive ongoing violence de-escalation, mental health, and first aid training.
- [Wanz's guide to life: Teaching & learning through experience](https://www.solid-ground.org/wanzs-guide-to-life-teaching-learning-through-experience/) - All-around Seattle hero Michael “Wanz” Wansley was playing basketball at our Broadview shelter recently with a youth he volunteers to mentor. When his shot caromed into the parking lot and accidentally smashed a taillight on one of the cars, Wanz jumped into action.
- [Neighborhood friends come together to give Broadview a fresh look!](https://www.solid-ground.org/neighborhood-friends-come-together-to-give-broadview-a-fresh-look/) - Not all angels have wings. Sometimes they have impeccable style, a penchant for interior design, and a strong sense of community. Sometimes they have trucks full of three-seater sofas and love seats. Such is the case with Josh Underhill’s Family Furniture, a local three-generation family business serving our community since 1946. And Broadview is grateful
- [Straight talk on free phones](https://www.solid-ground.org/straight-talk-on-free-phones/) - Living on a low income and can't afford a cell phone? There are a few options available to receive a free cell phone with low-cost "Lifeline" pay-as-you-go plans, and it's becoming a big business, with full-page newspaper and internet ads touting one brand or another. (In fact with SafeLink using Google ads, it is quite
- [Force Review Board report highlights need for I-940](https://www.solid-ground.org/force-review-board-report-highlights-need-for-i-940/) - The Seattle Police Department Force Review Board report on the shooting death of Charleena Lyles was released to the public last week. As reported on November 15 in The Seattle Times, the Board found the shooting by two police officers was “reasonable, proportional and within policy, according to sources familiar with the decision.” While not surprising,
- [The Strange House on Main Street (a poem by Tiffany, age 9)](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-strange-house-on-main-street-a-poem-by-tiffany-age-9/) - Have you ever heard of the strange house on Main Street? Inside that house lives a strange family / The family is strange because they do things differently / The other people on the street think the family is stupid and doesn’t belong on the street / On the street, there are many people who do things perfectly and they do everything the same. If something goes wrong, they try to fix it and make it perfect again
- [What a Poem Is (a poem by Jennifer, age 12)](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-a-poem-is-a-poem-by-jennifer-age-12/) - A poem is when you write thoughts from your heart / It can feel like when you turn on the lights in a dark room / A poem is like the feeling of a full stomach when you’ve been hungry / Writing a poem is like a cozy place you build.
- [5 Reasons I Hate Bees (a poem by Tiffany, age 9)](https://www.solid-ground.org/5-reasons-i-hate-bees-a-poem-by-tiffany-age-9/) - 1) They bug me. They are annoying / 2) They have power over all animals. Bees have power to hurt any animal / 3) One time when I was in a park a bee went inside my shoe; it stung me and died there. It ruined my favorite shoe.
- [The Things I Trust (a poem by Jennifer, age 12 )](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-things-i-trust-a-poem-by-jennifer-age-12/) - I trust my mom because she provides and takes care of me / I trust my siblings because they got my back / I trust Broadview because it kept me from becoming homeless
- [Many Seasons Inside of Me (a poem by Jennifer, age 12)](https://www.solid-ground.org/many-seasons-inside-of-me-a-poem-by-jennifer-age-12/) - In the spring inside of me / I grow / Happiness blooms inside of me / In the summer something inside of me is burning / School is more interesting
- [If I Were a Poet (a poem by Kaeden, age 10)](https://www.solid-ground.org/if-i-were-a-poet-a-poem-by-kaeden-age-10/) - If I were a dog / then I would love to run around / and I would hate to be kept in a cage / and I would know my owners love me / If I were a child / I would love to be taken care of and I would hate to be punished
- [If I Wrote a Poem (a poem by Jennifer, age 12)](https://www.solid-ground.org/if-i-wrote-a-poem-a-poem-by-jennifer-age-12/) - If I wrote a poem it would be all about me / It would talk about my everyday life like the time I went shopping for my mom’s birthday gift and bought her a beautiful bracelet / Or like the time I went to a Seattle Storm game with my friends and we sat in a suite and there was lots of food
- [The birth of an advocate](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-birth-of-an-advocate/) - Editor's note: Former Tenant Counselor Chea Berra heard countless stories every day about people struggling to find and maintain affordable housing. This is her story, in her words, of turning frustration and outrage into effective advocacy that changed Seattle law. I’m a Tenant Counselor here at Solid Ground’s Tenant Services. A large part of my work is
- [Homelessness prevention: What does it take?](https://www.solid-ground.org/homelessness-prevention-what-does-it-take/) - As Case Managers on Solid Ground’s Homelessness Prevention team, Barb Hart and Celestine Berrysmith provide housing stabilization services funded by the City of Seattle and King County. Just last year, they received Solid Ground’s 2016 Employee Award for Integrity in recognition of their “dedication … creativity and passion for their work.” But what does case management
- [Ending weekend hunger one backpack at a time](https://www.solid-ground.org/ending-weekend-hunger-one-backpack-at-a-time/) - For the more than 3,304 kids in Seattle Public Schools currently experiencing homelessness, free and reduced-price school lunch (FRL) can comprise much of the food these students eat during the week. Without school on the weekends, they are left hungry. Food backpack programs serve over 2,700 students in the Seattle Public School District and help
- [Clarifying a recent media report](https://www.solid-ground.org/clarifying-a-recent-media-report/) - In the aftermath of Charleena Lyles’ death, Solid Ground continues to support and work for justice, health and the well-being of our Sand Point Housing campus. We remain committed to our mission to support individuals and families experiencing poverty and oppression. A recent Seattle Times story (Oct. 25) contains some information about our response to
- [Aging with grace](https://www.solid-ground.org/aging-with-grace/) - I was with a close friend recently who reflected on the aging journey of two of her university colleagues. One she described as becoming bitter and intransigent – unwilling to do anything that he didn’t want to do and continuing to try to build up his self-importance by lying about his accomplishments.
- [Benefits Legal Assistance intern experiences the thrill of 'We won!!'](https://www.solid-ground.org/seattle-university-and-solid-grounds-benefits-legal-assistance-partner-up/) - This summer I had the honor of working with Solid Ground Benefits Legal Assistance through a PILF-funded internship, where I learned about the administrative hearing processes, conducted independent legal research and drafted appellants’ memoranda, and advocated on behalf of indigent clients facing adverse actions with the public benefits.
- [The One with Scars (a poem by Mohamed, age 10)](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-one-with-scars-a-poem-by-mohamed-age-10/) - I am the happy one, who likes to joke around / I am the hyper, crazy one, who might jump off a couch / I am the defiant one, who would never stand down / I am the one with the scars and their secrets / I am the messed up one, who thinks weird / I am the helpless one, who can’t change a thing about anything
- [ANGRY (a poem by Jennifer, age 12)](https://www.solid-ground.org/angry-a-poem-by-jennifer-age-12/) - Anger is an explosive bomb / Anger is when your heart cracks / Anger is a dead gorilla / Angry because people touch my stuff / Angry because people put me in a box and throw me away / Angry because the world stomps on the world (generation after generation)
- [My Body (a poem by Latasha, age 12)](https://www.solid-ground.org/my-body-a-poem-by-latasha-age-12/) - I am grateful that my body is the way it is / Even though I want some parts to change / There’s no form of your body to be perfect / I really am happy about my body / If people don’t like what they see that’s their problem / But the only thing that matters is that you love your body
- [Inside (a poem by Julian, age 8)](https://www.solid-ground.org/inside-a-poem-by-julian-age-8/) - I have a heart in my chest / I have love in my heart / My friends and family are inside my love / Inside my friends and family is their love for me
- [I Am Beautiful (a poem by Asha, age 5)](https://www.solid-ground.org/i-am-beautiful-a-poem-by-asha-age-5/) - I am beautiful because I have a friend that’s beautiful just like me. She’s my god sister. Once I was afraid to be beautiful. My eyes are beautiful like a diamond. Once I was afraid to see a dragonfly because I thought it’d sting me. It didn’t sting me.
- [If I Were Magic (a poem by Julian, age 8)](https://www.solid-ground.org/if-i-were-magic-a-poem-by-julian-age-8/) - If I were magic I would use it for good I would heal people’s wounds I would bring fish and people back to life I would make rotten things good again
- [My Bossy Family (a poem by Princess, age 5)](https://www.solid-ground.org/my-bossy-family-a-poem-by-princess-age-5/) - I have friends in my family just like my normal friends My big sisters teach me how to do backflips I get sad when they don’t play with me that much Then I get left with my brothers and they’re mean to me and don’t want to play with me I like when my mom buys me lollipops
- [When I’m in Pain (a poem by Tiffany, age 9)](https://www.solid-ground.org/when-im-in-pain-a-poem-by-tiffany-age-9/) - (Physical or emotional) (I shouldn’t feel this way) (Accept your emotions) When I’m in pain the kindest thing I can do for myself is Cry so I can let the tears of anger discouragement and sadness drip down my cheeks
- [Where I Come From (a poem by Kaeden, age 10)](https://www.solid-ground.org/where-i-come-from-a-poem-by-kaeden-age-10/) - I’m from a street that is dark I’m from faith in God I’m from a long line of people who are kind I’m from confusion about what happened I’m from laughter over jokes I come from a place that has love
- [Job & Community Resources, 11/8/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-11817/) - POETRY EVENT WHEN: Thursday, November 9, 2017, 3:30 – 8:30pm WHERE: Centilia Cultural Center, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144 WHAT: Stop by El Centro de la Raza’s special poetry event at their Centilia Cultural Center. Schedule: 3:30 – 6:30pm: Poetry on Buses “Your Body of Water” Roadshow 7 – 8:30pm: New poetry and guitar music from
- ['Remember me?' On gratitude & why we volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/remember-me-on-gratitude-why-we-volunteer/) - My job at our local food bank is checkout: I pleasantly survey a customer’s shopping cart to make certain they haven’t exceeded the guidelines and help them bag it. I perform this chore with good humor, and the customers respond with good humor. Usually, that is. A few weeks ago, a fellow checkout volunteer came to me in near-tears because a customer had been rude, aggressive and abrasive to her. I consoled her, explaining that if it ever happens again, she should excuse herself and reach out to a paid staff member for support. But this incident stuck with me and got me thinking about why I volunteer.
- [SPACE 101.1 FM - Building community around Seattle's Magnuson Park](https://www.solid-ground.org/space-101-1-fm-building-community-around-seattles-magnuson-park/) - For Julianna Ross, the Executive Director of SPACE (Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange), the process of establishing a low-frequency radio station for the community around Magnuson Park required perseverance on the part of all involved.
- [Community Resources, 11/1/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-11117/) - WASHINGTON HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE… OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2018 HEALTH PLANS STARTS NOW! WHEN: Wednesday November 1, 2017 – January 15, 2018 WHAT: Open Enrollment for 2018 health coverage in Washington state begins today and runs through January 15, 2018. For coverage beginning January 1, 2018, you must choose a plan by December 15, 2017. Washington
- [Young artists celebrate Día de los Muertos](https://www.solid-ground.org/young-artists-celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos/) - Solid Ground’s LatinX Caucus is hosting two Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations for our residents and staff, featuring ofrenda honoring people who have passed and decorations made by young artists who participate in our programs. “We celebrate this holiday every year to remember our loved ones that has passed away and
- [Job & Community Resources, 10/25/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-102517/) - MACY’S IS HIRING FOR THE HOLIDAYS WHEN: Thursday, October 26 & Friday, October 27, 2017, 11am – 7pm WHERE: Various Locations WHAT: Macy’s is hiring, so come work your magic for the holiday season. On-the-spot interviews will be conducted and extending job offers for open positions. Macy’s offers flexible schedules, amazing discounts, paid training and competitive pay.
- [Mayoral candidates debate elevates housing and homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/mayoral-candidates-debate-housing-homelessness/) - Seattle mayoral candidates Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon discussed the affordable housing and homelessness crises in a fast-paced debate in front of 400-plus voters with thousands more watching online Tuesday evening September 12. Changing Seattle: Mayoral Candidates Debate was produced by Solid Ground and Seattle University Project on Family Homelessness, to "provide a deeper, more
- [RSVP Volunteer Spotlight, Linda Urbaniak: Counting her blessings](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-spotlights-counting-her-blessings/) - Linda Urbaniak loves to talk, so it comes as no surprise that as a volunteer, she has drawn on her considerable talents in engaging others one-on-one.
- [Job & Community Resources, 10/18/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-101817/) - SEATTLE/KING COUNTY FREE HEALTH CLINIC WHEN: October 26 – 29, 2017 WHERE: Key Arena, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 WHAT: Seattle/King County’s giant free health clinic is returning! The Clinic is the largest event of its kind in Washington state. It brings together thousands of healthcare professionals and general support volunteers to provide free healthcare to as many
- [Job & Community Resources, 10/11/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-101117/) - RISE TO A NEW CAREER WHERE: North Seattle College, 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98106 WHAT: If you're looking to advance your career to the next level and you receive SNAP food benefits, RISE can help. RISE (Resources to Initiate Successful Employment) offers free services to qualifying participants to get on the road to
- [Job & Community Resources, 10/4/2017](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-1042017/) - PERFORMANCE OF RAGTIME THE MUSICAL WHEN: Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 7pm WHERE: Northwest African American Museum, Legacy Hall, 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144 WHAT: Northwest African American Museum and The 5th Avenue Theatre are hosting a community celebration performance of Ragtime, the musical. Come enjoy an evening of performances, explore the "We are
- [Join the movement to reduce police violence!](https://www.solid-ground.org/reduce-police-violence/) - The nation’s rising awareness of police violence was brought home to the Solid Ground community this summer with the shooting death of Charleena Lyles, a resident of our Sand Point Housing campus. In an effort to find a constructive response to this tragedy, Solid Ground’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to endorse I-940, De-Escalate Washington.
- [Job & Community Resources, 9/27/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-92717/) - KENMORE WINTER SHELTER -- OCTOBER 2017 WHEN: Sunday, October 1 - Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 7:30pm - 6:30am WHERE: Northlake Lutheran Church, 6620 NE 185th St, Kenmore, WA 98028 WHAT: Kenmore and Lake City Winter Shelter 2017 - 2018, for both men and women, is opening soon with varying locations throughout the season. Nightly operation from
- [DACA information & resources](https://www.solid-ground.org/daca-information-resources/) - On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration rescinded DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and is "only adjudicating DACA renewal requests received by Oct. 5, 2017, from current beneficiaries whose benefits will expire between Sept. 5, 2017 and March 5, 2018." DACA is a 2012 Obama administration immigration policy that allowed people who entered the
- [Job & Community Resources, 9/20/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-92017/) - BARISTA TRAINING ORIENTATION WHEN: Thursday, September 21, 4pm WHERE: Street Youth Ministries (SYM), 4540 15th NE, Seattle, WA 98105 WHAT: YouthCare & FareStart team up for this exciting opportunity for young adults ages 16 - 24 to attend an orientation for the barista training program. Orientation attendance is required to enroll in the program. Eligibility
- [Broadview mom's essay wins scholarship](https://www.solid-ground.org/broadview-moms-essay-wins-scholarship/) - Congratulations to Broadview resident Fatuma* for earning a $3,300 scholarship to pursue her education! Fatuma has been at Broadview since September 2016 and recently moved into permanent housing. We are so proud of her perseverance and strength, and know she will be an amazing advocate and lawyer. The following is her winning essay. "Ever since I
- [Sand Point shooting highlights systems failures and need for reforms](https://www.solid-ground.org/sand-point-shooting-highlights-systems-failures-and-need-for-reforms/) - Charleena Lyles, an African-American resident at our Sand Point Housing campus, called Seattle Police yesterday morning to report an attempted burglary. The two officers who responded, both white, shot and killed her within a few minutes of entering the apartment. We don’t know exactly what happened in that time, but we do know this tragedy
- [Normalizing life at Sand Point so residents can heal](https://www.solid-ground.org/normalizing-life-at-sand-point-so-residents-can-heal/) - The entire world is responding to the shooting death of Charleena Lyles at the hands of Seattle police officers. Anger and unimaginable grief are flowing, important courageous conversations are beginning, and we must all demand justice and transformational change. In the midst of this, 450 people are trying to normalize their lives and heal from the
- [Lessons from Charlottesville: #EndWhiteSupremacyNow](https://www.solid-ground.org/lessons-from-charlottesville-endwhitesupremacynow/) - This past weekend in Charlottesville, VA, we witnessed our country fail once again to meet the ideals upon which it is founded – that all people are created equal and that we all have certain fundamental rights including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We witnessed racism, violence, hate, terrorism and murder. We were
- [A chance to thrive](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-chance-to-thrive/) - Eyasu Tefera is a survivor. As a teenager in Eritrea, when his choices were military service (going to war during a time of conflict) or prison, he escaped to Sudan. He endured a treacherous journey across the Libyan desert to start a new life in France, only to encounter inhumane work practices that damaged his
- [Job & Community Resources, 9/13/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-91317/) - DACA RENEWAL INFORMATION WHAT: With the Trump administration phasing out Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the administration is only accepting DACA renewal requests received by October 5, 2017 from current beneficiaries whose benefits will expire between September 5, 2017 and March 5, 2018. If you or your child’s DACA status expires before March 5, you can
- [Job & Community Resources, 9/6/2017](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-962017/) - COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER FOCUS GROUP FOR YOUNG ADULTS WHEN: Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 4 – 6pm WHERE: Seattle Public Library, University District Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 WHAT: The City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights' Race and Social Justice Initiative is conducting a series of community engagement forums to assist in the re-launch
- [Back-to-school love](https://www.solid-ground.org/back-to-school-love/) - A love fest for students at Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing campus broke out Tuesday, August 29 at the annual Back-to-School Meet & Greet. Hundreds of residents came to meet or reconnect with principals, counselors and staff from public schools throughout northeast Seattle. “It’s a chance to introduce parents to the school,” commented Charlisse Hammond,
- [Job & Community Resources, 8/29/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-82917/) - HILTON GARDEN INN BELLEVUE HIRING EVENT WHEN: Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 10am – 3pm WHERE: Garden Inn (pre-opening office), 10620 NE 8th St, Suite 201, Bellevue, WA 98004 WHAT: Hilton Garden Inn Seattle/Bellevue opening winter 2017 is hiring for multiple positions, such as: Guest Service Supervisors Guest Services Manager and Representatives Room Attendants Housekeeping Utilities Overnight Security Agents
- [Job & Community Resources, 8/23/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-82317/) - LEVERAGING SKILLS OF MATURE WORKERS JOB FAIR WHEN: Thursday, August 24, 2017, 10am - noon WHERE: WorkSource Rainier, 2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 WHAT: WorkSource Rainier is hosting a job fair for mature workers. Come meet with diverse, inclusive and friendly employers with part-time and full-time job opportunities available. Employers Include: Macy’s Northwest Center Napa
- [Words of Wisdom (a poem by G, age 12)](https://www.solid-ground.org/words-of-wisdom-a-poem-by-g-age-12/) - Dance calm and steady so girls won’t think you’re doing too much You could say I’m a comedian among my friends We tell jokes about boy stuff, you wouldn’t understand I talk with friends about their day or what’s going on in our families My old friends in Kent, I could talk to them about anything My new friends here don’t have time for all that, Too busy on social media I think social media makes you braindead, Only caring about popularity and looks I care about making people happy and respect, that’s it
- [A bread-new way of cooking](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-bread-new-way-of-cooking/) - We all know what it’s like to have something go bad or stale. It’s no fun to waste food and the money that went towards buying it. When cooking on a budget, it’s important to use as much of the food you buy as possible. Wasted food is wasted money and nutrition. Sometimes we have
- [A tornado tearing through a home](https://www.solid-ground.org/a-tornado-tearing-through-a-home/) - “I wish people knew that homelessness looks more than one way. I feel like they hear in the news that homeless people want to stay on the street, that we don’t want services. A small percentage might not, but what about us? What about us moms with kids looking everywhere for a place that will
- [Restorative Justice: A new lens on National Night Out](https://www.solid-ground.org/restorative-justice-a-new-lens-on-national-night-out/) - Tuesday August 1 was National Night Out (NNO), an annual community-building campaign where neighborhoods around the country come together for camaraderie and to connect with local police officers, with the goal of making neighborhoods "safer, more caring places to live." Night Out events take place all across Seattle. For the past three years, Solid Ground’s
- [Food safety quick tips](https://www.solid-ground.org/food-safety-quick-tips/) - To prevent foodborne illness, food safety must be taken seriously. With recalls of food items such as ground beef, peanut butter and spinach, it can seem that all of our food is at risk of being unsafe. Here are some food safety guidelines. Clean Make sure to wash your hands before and after handling food. Wash hands with
- [Job & Community Resources, 8/16/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-81617/) - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND JOB SKILLS WORKSHOP WHEN: Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 2:45 - 4:30pm WHERE: Central Library (1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, Level 4, Room 4) WHAT: This free class is designed to help individuals with a criminal history successfully apply for employment. Learn about necessary materials, preparation tips, and strategies to answer criminal background questions.
- [Housing & Essential Needs can be a ‘ticket out of homelessness’](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing-essential-needs-can-be-a-ticket-out-of-homelessness/) - Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance (BLA) attorneys work with Washington state residents struggling to access vital public benefits. One of these is the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program, a type of Washington state aid available to people with very low incomes who are “incapacitated” and unable to work for at least 90 days. This
- [Mortgage Services sunsets](https://www.solid-ground.org/mortgage-services-sunsets/) - After 37 years of helping homeowners facing foreclosure, Solid Ground has closed its Mortgage Services. Launched in 1979, Solid Ground (then the Fremont Public Association) began providing mortgage default counseling and lender negotiations for homeowners at risk of losing their homes. The program’s funding was tied to several fee-for-services contracts – but with foreclosures down significantly
- [Job & Community Resources, 8/9/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-8917/) - SAFEWAY HIRING EVENT (SNOQUALMIE & ISSAQUAH) WHEN: Thursday, 8/10/17, 8:30-11:30am WHERE: WorkSource Redmond WHAT: Safeway is hiring for the following positions at their Snoqualmie and Issaquah locations. Cashiers Deli/Produce Clerks Helper Clerks Starbucks Clerks Courtesy Clerks Meat Cutters/Wrappers Bakers Cake Decorators Night Crew File Maintenance Clerks MORE INFO: Contact Mdolliver@esd.wa.gov or 425.861.3742. HOW TO APPLY FOR
- [Family Unification Program… keeping families together as they navigate homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/family-unification-program-keeping-families-together-as-they-navigate-homelessness/) - Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), commonly referred to as Section 8 vouchers, are a program of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Administered locally by housing authorities, HCVs are portable housing subsidies for low-income individuals and families. Voucher holders can look for housing anywhere in their local Housing Authority’s jurisdiction, and the HCV
- [Farm Fresh Food Demo brings deliciousness to Sea Mar](https://www.solid-ground.org/farm-fresh-food-demo-brings-deliciousness-to-sea-mar/) - Recently, I* took a day off from farming at Solid Ground’s Giving Garden at Marra Farm in South Park to conduct a Farm Fresh Food Demo at a nearby Sea Mar Community Health Center. For years, Sea Mar youth have been coming to Marra Farm for weekly gardening and cooking classes during the summer. Lettuce
- [Job & Community Resources, 8/2/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-8217/) - EXPLORING CAREERS PANEL WHEN: Thursday, 8/3/17, 7pm WHERE: Shoreline Library WHAT: Discover your dream job, get training and find funding for school. Shoreline Community College is partnering with the Shoreline Library to provide a panel of education and career experts to answer questions about: How to pick a career that is right for you? When do you
- [Voices of Community celebrates Solid Ground's roots](https://www.solid-ground.org/voices-of-community-celebrate-founding/) - Forty years ago this season, Solid Ground's forefathers and foremothers came together dedicated to a singular mission: They would lift up the depressed neighborhood of Fremont, building community through art, activism and a wildly positive attitude. The fruits of their labor are visible in the art-saturated Fremont community of the 21st Century; in the thriving
- [Project Cool: Helping students in homelessness start school right](https://www.solid-ground.org/project-cool-helping-students-in-homelessness-start-school-right/) - Thanks to our friends at the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, over 1,000 kids experiencing homelessness will start their school year off right with a brand new backpack filled with school supplies. Every fall, Project Cool convenes community volunteers to pack backpacks with school supply necessities and hygiene items. They are distributed to multiple shelters
- [Job & Community Resources, 7/26/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-72617/) - HILTON GARDEN INN HIRING CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM WHEN: Thursday & Friday, 8/3/17 & 8/4/17, 11am-6pm WHERE: Meydenbauer Center WHAT: Hilton Garden Inn Seattle/Bellevue Downtown, WA is looking for courteous, customer service-driven, happy, energetic, ambitious, inspired, ego-free individuals to join their growing hospitality team! They are hiring for multiple positions on their team. Experience preferred, but they will train the
- [Supporting Seattle's emergency food system](https://www.solid-ground.org/supporting-seattles-emergency-food-system/) - Solid Ground staffs the Seattle Food Committee (SFC), a coalition of Seattle’s food banks that come together for monthly meetings to discuss how to improve the emergency food system. As a group, the committee collects data on the status of food insecurity and collaborates to monitor changes, create solutions, and test models which will yield
- [Job & Community Resources, 7/20/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-72017/) - REIMAGINE RETAIL HIRING EVENT WHEN: Friday, 7/21/17, 10am-12pm WHERE: WorkSource Everett (3201 Smith Ave #311, Everett, WA 98201) WHAT: WorkSource Everett is hosting Walmart, Bartell Drugs and several other employers for a hiring event. They are looking to hire cashiers, sales associates and fill other retail positions. MORE INFO: Reimagine Retail Flyer DELTA SKY CLUB OPEN INTERVIEW & HIRING EVENT
- [Advocating for our most vulnerable neighbors](https://www.solid-ground.org/advocating-for-our-most-vulnerable-neighbors/) - Solid Ground supports renewing the King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy at 12 cents per $1,000 assessed value. Sara Robbins, an attorney who works to get vulnerable people the state benefits they qualify for, recently testified before the County Council's Regional Policy Committee in support of 12 cents. Here's her testimony: Good afternoon, my
- [Search & Rescue on Seattle streets](https://www.solid-ground.org/search-rescue-on-seattle-streets/) - Recently, I walked down lively, vibrant streets on Capitol Hill, feeling the pulse of dance music spill out from open doors. Young people crowded in bars, clubs and restaurants basking in the excitement of Seattle’s nightlife. Young people also gathered on sidewalks and street corners busking with their guitars and cardboard signs. I was one
- [Job Opportunities, 7/13/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-71317/) - SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY NOW HIRING CREW MEMBERS WHEN: Complete online application by Thursday, 7/20/17 WHAT: Work as part of a crew directing traffic for $18.96/hr. Position comes with complete benefits plan and retirement program. When not flagging and performing traffic control, you will assist Line Crews by performing construction, restoration and cleanup duties. Work is performed outdoors,
- [Volunteer Spotlight: A family affair](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-spotlight-a-family-affair/) - We are so grateful for community volunteers that help our programs thrive. Amy S. started volunteering at Broadview in March of 2016 as a Cooking Matters volunteer. Amy used her education from Bastyr to teach nutrition and healthy eating habits to the kids at Broadview during a weekly cooking group. The kids loved the fun
- [Job & Community Resources, 7/6/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-and-community-resources-7617/) - NEED HELP PAYING FOR JOB TRAINING? WHAT: Get funding for professional technical training with the Workforce Education program at Shoreline Community College if you have been: A resident of Washington state for at least a year. And if ANY of the following apply to you: Receive benefits from DSHS (food stamps/EBT, or TANF/cash assistance) Are considered low income,
- [Job & Community Resources, 6/21/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-62117/) - CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP... Conflict Resolution/Getting Along With Coworkers WHEN: Saturday, June 24, 2017, 10am–1:30pm WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103) WHAT: This FREE soft skills workshop on Conflict Resolution/Getting Along with Coworkers covers: How to navigate difficult situations in the workplace without conflict How to respond to certain conversations and situations in
- [Clarification about services available to Sand Point residents](https://www.solid-ground.org/clarification-about-services-available-to-sand-point-residents/) - Solid Ground would like to clarify some inaccurate information we’ve put out in recent media interviews about how we provide services at Brettler Family Place, home of Charleena Lyles. Please note that in respect of residents’ privacy, we will not release information about anyone’s actual engagement with services. Brettler Family Place is permanent housing for
- [Open letter to the Community about moving forward at Sand Point](https://www.solid-ground.org/open-letter-to-the-community-about-moving-forward-at-sand-point/) - Our residents and staff were deeply saddened and angered by the death of Charleena Lyles, a Solid Ground resident, at the hands of police. As our Sand Point Housing campus begins to transition from crisis to recovery, we want to let you know about how Solid Ground and community partners are responding to residents’ concerns
- [Sand Point hoopsters court success](https://www.solid-ground.org/sand-point-hoopsters/) - The most surprising thing about the Sand Point Select Basketball Team is not the way the group dominated its U-11 league, despite none of the kids having played organized ball before. OK, they did post a record of 8-0 (and at one point they had never trailed for even a second of any game)! But as
- [RSVP Volunteer Spotlight: Sylvia Shiroyama - Lifelong education fanatic](https://www.solid-ground.org/rsvp-volunteer-spotlight-sylvia-shiroyama-lifelong-education-fanatic/) - When Sylvia Shiroyama retired two years ago, she didn’t have a plan beyond a strong belief that a healthy retirement is an active retirement. So, at the urging of her insurance provider, she attended a senior fair for volunteer opportunities hosted by RSVP* and sponsored by Premera. After considering the options, she decided to get
- ['Tis the season to enjoy some pumpkin!](https://www.solid-ground.org/tis-the-season-to-enjoy-some-pumpkin/) - This post contributed by our staff at Cooking Matters originally appeared on their blog. It’s October and you know what that means…PUMPKIN OVERLOAD! When we enter our grocery store, we know it is “pumpkin season” as we are welcomed by the different pumpkins used as decorations in the front of the store. Our taste buds
- [Black Bean Brownies](https://www.solid-ground.org/black-bean-brownies/) - Cooking Matters volunteer instructor Melissa Miller says this recipe "always makes me really happy, because it is a food that I love, that I can have as a treat, and also be healthy. I'm a fiend for the spicy/sweet flavor combination, so when I make them myself, I usually add cinnamon and chili powder to spice
- [Job & Community Resources, 6/28/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-62817/) - CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE HIRING EVENT WHEN: June 26-30 from 10 am until 4 pm WHERE: 801 S. Fidalgo St. | 2nd Floor | Seattle, WA 98108 WHAT: Final days of week-long hiring event for Allied Universal. They offer positions in security services, security systems, janitorial services and staffing. Check out other employment opportunities to learn more. QUESTIONS/TO REGISTER: Email or call
- [Growing skills & cooking up confidence](https://www.solid-ground.org/growing-skills-cooking-up-confidence/) - For 10-year-old Jamari Tompkins, cooking and gardening are more than just fun activities that bring him closer to his family – they give him a strong foundation to grow on! An active 4th grader, Jamari’s been an enthusiastic participant in all of the gardening, cooking and nutrition activities Solid Ground offers at Leschi Elementary School,
- [No 'rapid' solution to long-term issues](https://www.solid-ground.org/no-rapid-solution/) - Earlier this year, the City of Seattle rolled out the Pathways Home plan that is to serve as a roadmap for our region’s response to its “homeless state of emergency.” The City and funding coordinator, All Home, enlisted consultants to help draft a new plan for how our community can better meet the needs of people
- [PART 1: The ongoing journey – a pilgrimage experience](https://www.solid-ground.org/part-1-the-ongoing-journey-a-pilgrimage-experience/) - Doing this work isn't easy. But each day, time and time again, thousands of us wake up to fight the systems of oppression and injustice for those who aren’t able to. The struggle for freedom has come a long way, but there is still so far to go. Through Project Pilgrimage, I have journeyed twice
- [Achieving the ‘impossible’... How Maricela’s ‘team’ amplified her voice](https://www.solid-ground.org/achieving-the-impossible/) - When Maricela signed papers enrolling her young son Jonathan in special education to help with his speech, she had no idea she was starting a five-year battle with the schools. “They tell me he has a speech delay. He was only 3-years old. And they said if I sign a paper, they can get more help for
- [Journeying south: a pilgrimage experience](https://www.solid-ground.org/journeying-south-a-pilgrimage-experience/) - As a Seattle native, it's not every day you walk past Martin Luther King Jr.'s church where people gathered in attempts to elevate their second-class citizenship standing to first class – or cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge that so many marched across to access the basic right to vote no matter what obstacles stood in
- [Protect renters from housing discrimination!](https://www.solid-ground.org/protect-renters-from-discrimination/) - Solid Ground's Tenant Services team has successfully advocated to protect tenants from being discriminated against for using rental assistance to pay for rent in Seattle, and we’ve supported other municipalities in gaining protections from discrimination based on using Section 8 subsidies. This legislative session, we are working in Olympia to expand these protections statewide. On January
- [Homeless students' transition to housing no easy feat](https://www.solid-ground.org/homeless-students-transition-to-housing-no-easy-feat/) - Tyra Williams and Angel Graves are no strangers to being “really in it” with families in crisis, and they work tirelessly to compassionately assist families. They work at Seattle Public Schools' McKinney-Vento department, a national program designed to assist students and families experiencing homelessness. Since one in every 18 students in Seattle Public Schools is experiencing
- [Not only your cup of joe](https://www.solid-ground.org/not-only-your-cup-of-joe/) - Do you find yourself reaching for that second cup of coffee (or third or fourth) every day? Here are a few tips that can help to improve cognitive function, other than Seattle’s favorite caffeine fix. 1) Nuts Are you nuts about nuts? If you aren’t then you should jump on board with all nut fans.
- [Job & Community Resources, 6/14/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/20924-2/) - SHOP SMART EVENT DAY/ TOUR DEL SUPERMERCADO WHEN/CUANDO: Saturday, June 17, 2017, 12 - 4pm WHERE/DÓNDE: Fred Meyer Burien (14300 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168) WHAT/QUÉ: Want to learn how to save money at the grocery store and buy healthier foods for your family? Join Solid Ground’s Cooking Matters for a grocery store event day (presented
- [RSVP Volunteer Spotlight: Cindy Etter – children come first](https://www.solid-ground.org/rsvp-volunteer-spotlight-cindy-etter-children-come-first/) - Cindy Etter is one of RSVP’s* newer volunteers, starting volunteering about two years ago after retiring from a long career as an educator. With a degree in Special Education in grades K-12, Cindy lived in France for a year as an undergraduate, and lived and taught English in Spain for two years as a post
- [RSVP Volunteer Spotlights: Lil Hayashi & Sandy Howard – Spreading the word](https://www.solid-ground.org/rsvp-volunteer-spotlights-lil-hayashi-sandy-howard-spreading-the-word/) - Sandy Howard and Lil Hayashi met over seven years ago while carpooling to an RSVP* recognition event in South King County. It did not take long for them to discover they had a lot in common, and they quickly became fast friends. Both had husbands employed by Boeing, and both had lived in Nagoya, Japan while
- [Community Resources, 6/1/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-6117/) - CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP... Online Applications/How to Navigate Successfully WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2017, 10am – 1:30pm WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103) WHAT: This FREE soft skills workshop on Online Applications/How to Navigate Successfully covers: How to apply online (with example) Uploading cover letters/resumes for large organizations when applying for more
- [Job & Community Resources, 6/6/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-community-resources-6617/) - PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER HIRING EVENT! WHEN: June 6, 2017, 11am–1pm WHERE: WorkSource Renton (500 SW 7th St, Renton WA 98056) WHAT: This is a great opportunity to do something different and explore a new career! Please join us at WorkSource Renton and learn about what Pacific Science Center has to offer you! 1 full-time Facilities
- [Job Opportunities, 5/30/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-53017/) - CERTIFIED FLAGGERS, ASBESTOS & CONCRETE WORKERS WHEN: Tuesday, May 30, 2017, one-hour sessions at 1pm & 2pm WHERE: WorkSource Renton (500 SW 7th St, Renton WA 98056) WHAT: NW Regional Organizing Coalition (NROC) will be conducting a workshop in partnership with WorkSource to hire Certified Flaggers, Asbestos and Concrete Workers. This is an opportunity to learn more
- [Community Resources, 5/25/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-52517/) - YOUTHBUILD CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIP ORIENTATION WHEN: Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 12pm; next apprenticeship group (cohort) starts June 5 WHERE: South Seattle College - Georgetown Campus, Building B, Room 118 (6737 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) WHAT: At YouthCare's YouthBuild programs in the United States and across the globe, low-income young people learn construction skills to help build affordable
- [Job Opportunities, 5/23/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-52317/) - STARBUCKS HIRING FAIR! WHEN: Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 10am–4:30pm WHERE: Columbia City Starbucks (4824 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, between Edmunds St & Angeline St) WHAT: Wanted: Barista and Shift Supervisor candidates who can work in/around the Seattle area. Walk-ins are welcome! WANT A FULL TIME UNION JOB? LABORERS EVENT WHEN: Wednesday, May 24,
- [Community Resources, 5/18/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-51817/) - 1.844.724.3737 – HOTLINE TO REPORT DETENTIONS & IMMIGRATION ACTIVITY WHEN: 7 days a week, 6am-9pm WHERE: Washington state WHAT: The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network hotline, 1.844.RAID.REP (1.844.724.3737), allows people to report when loved ones or friends have been detained by immigration agents or other instances of problematic conduct by immigration officials. When someone calls the
- [Dear World (a poem by Jennifer, age 11)](https://www.solid-ground.org/dear-world-a-poem-by-jennifer-age-11/) - Dear World, I just thought you should know what I’m doing now. I am a strong person A disciplined person A fun person Who spends a lot of time hanging out, watching TV, and going places – going shopping, going new places.
- [Job Opportunities, 5/16/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-51617/) - IT INTERNSHIP & JOB FAIR AT BELLEVUE COLLEGE WHEN: Friday, May 19, 2017, 10am–2pm WHERE: Bellevue College (Room L100, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007) WHAT: Bellevue College is hosting an IT Job Fair and Networking Event in partnership with King County WorkSource. Come prepared to network and discuss career opportunities with HR Managers and
- [Lemon Flavored Noodles (poem by Tiffany, age 9)](https://www.solid-ground.org/lemon-flavored-noodles-poem-by-tiffany-age-8/) - You see that I have a big family You think my siblings are disgusting And that we’re weird cuz my mom and dad are separated. You see that I am quiet when you point and stare, My silence is begging you to stop staring But you don’t know me. You would know me
- [Lies Like That (a poem by Tiffany, age 8)](https://www.solid-ground.org/lies-like-that-a-poem-by-tiffany-age-8/) - When I think of my home I see my mom taking care of me When I think of my home I hear my dad snoring When I think of my home I smell my mom’s sandwiches When I think of home I taste my mom’s noodles
- [Community Resources, 5/11/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-51117/) - FRESH BUCKS FARMERS MARKET PROGRAM (for SNAP/EBT) WHEN: Check opening date at the farmers market nearest you. WHERE: Check out the Find Your Market Map. WHAT: The Fresh Bucks program matches SNAP/EBT (food stamps) benefits dollar-for-dollar, up to $10 at all participating farmers market locations in Seattle and King County. QUESTIONS? Visit the Fresh Bucks website! SENIOR FARMERS MARKET
- [Job Opportunities, 5/2/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-522017/) - SERVICE VALETS NEEDED FOR VALET WASTE WHEN: Immediately! WHERE: King County WHAT: The Service Valet is responsible for part-time nightly door-to-door collection of trash and recycling items within assigned apartment communities. This position will collect waste and recycling door-to-door within an assigned apartment community and transfer to the trash compactor onsite. Collection must begin and
- [Community Resources, 5/4/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-542017/) - SOUTH SEATTLE'S 1ST VIRTUAL REALITY POP-UP FAIR WHEN: Sunday, May 7, 3-6pm WHERE: New Holly Gathering Hall (7054 32nd Ave S, 98118) WHAT: Want to try Virtual Reality? Learn how to use Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality from leading experts. The Washington Technology Industry Association, CoMotion Labs and the City of Seattle are hosting a
- [Job Opportunities, 5/9/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-592017/) - HYATT REGENCY LAKE WASHINGTON JOB FAIR WHEN: Monday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 8am–6 pm; hotel opening June 2017 WHERE: Renton Pavilion Event Center (233 Burnett Avenue S, Renton, WA 98057), adjacent to the Piazza and the Renton Transit Center WHAT: More than 100 jobs! Hosts include: ⇒ Maintenance Engineers ⇒ Cooks ⇒ Administrative
- [Community Resources, 4/27/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-42717/) - RESOURCE FAIRS FOR LGBTQ SENIORS WHEN: 1) Saturday, April 29, 2017, 10am-3pm 2) Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 10am-3pm WHERE: 1) 4/29: Northgate Community Center (10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle 98112); onsite and on-street parking. Served by Metro routes 41, 67, 75, 347 and 348. 2) 5/10: Miller Community Center (330 19th Ave E, Seattle 98125); ample onsite and on-street
- [Thank you, volunteers!](https://www.solid-ground.org/thank-you-volunteers/) - Solid Ground staff work tirelessly to build community to end poverty -- but we couldn't make nearly the impact that we do without the contributions of dedicated, hard-working volunteers! It's National Volunteer Week, and we're taking the time to send our deepest appreciation to our wonderful volunteers! As the need for Solid Ground’s services continues to grow, so does
- [Job Opportunities, 4/25/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-42517/) - SPRING APPRENTICESHIP CAREER EXPO WHEN: Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 3–6pm 3–3:45pm: Session 1 (Youth 16-24) 4–4:45pm: Panel – Open to all 5–6pm: Session 2 (Adult 25+) WHERE: South Seattle College Georgetown Campus (6737 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) WHAT: Apprenticeship opportunities for youth, ESL customers, veterans, recent graduates, entry level and experienced customers and
- [Raise your voice with Democracy Vouchers](https://www.solid-ground.org/raise-your-voice-with-democracy-vouchers/) - There are multitudes of ways to exercise your democracy – but for some, barriers can make it more challenging. When it comes to voting, for instance, not everyone can practice this right due to disenfranchisement, citizenship status or not having a permanent address. Fortunately, now there is a new opportunity for all Seattle residents to be more involved
- [Charlie's Produce... promoting health & wellbeing](https://www.solid-ground.org/partner-charlies-produce/) - Solid Ground’s cooking and nutrition programs simply couldn’t operate the way they do without Charlie’s Produce, which specializes in providing local, high-quality produce in the Pacific NW region and beyond. For 15 years, Charlie’s Produce has donated the healthy, fresh produce needed for our Seattle-area Cooking Matters classes. Through weekly in-kind donations, they supply all of the
- [Community Resources, 4/20/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-42017/) - CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT SOFT SKILLS WORKSHOP SERIES WHEN: Saturdays, 10am-1:30pm: 1) April 29, 2) May 13, 3) June 3, 4) June 24 WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103) WHAT: This is the first in a FREE four-part series. Sign up for the series or a single class. Registration required! A light breakfast will be provided. Session
- [Job Opportunities, 4/18/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-41817/) - TRUSS PRODUCTION WORKERS WHEN: Immediately WHERE: The Truss Company (2802 142nd Ave E, Sumner, WA 98390) WHAT: The Truss Company is seeking multiple production workers to work at their Sumner location. Salary starts at $12/hour; various shifts available with 50 cents/hour differential. Entry level is fine, no HS diploma/GED or background check are required, and English Language
- [Community Resources, 4/13/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-41317/) - SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM WHEN: Enroll now - May 12, 2017 (participants notified by July 1, 2017). WHERE: Application available online; must be printed out and mailed. WHAT: Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors with $40 in voucher checks that can used to purchase fresh produce at approved farmers market locations. Must live in
- [Job Opportunities, 4/11/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-41117/) - PUYALLUP SPRING FAIR HIRING WHEN: Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 1pm sharp WHERE: Puyallup Library, North & South Rooms (324 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371) WHAT: Funtastic is conducting an "Hiring on the Spot Event" for the Puyallup Spring Fair, which runs from April 21-23, 2017. Attend the hiring event and be ready to meet with the
- [Understanding "The Dip"](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-dip/) - Journalist and activist Shaun King uses social media and his platform as the Senior Justice Writer at the New York Daily News to shine a light on stories of injustice and how communities are responding to our "deeply troubled times." As keynote speaker at Solid Ground's recent Building Community Luncheon, King articulated a deeper theory about
- [PART 2: The ongoing journey – a pilgrimage experience](https://www.solid-ground.org/part-2-the-ongoing-journey-a-pilgrimage-experience/) - Doing this work isn't easy. But each day, time and time again, thousands of us wake up to fight the systems of oppression and injustice for those who aren’t able to. The struggle for freedom has come a long way, but there is still so far to go. Through Project Pilgrimage, I have journeyed twice
- [Community Resources, 4/6/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-4617/) - KING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8 LOTTERY IS OPEN! WHEN: Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 12:01am through Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 4pm WHERE: Accepting applications online at the KCHA website. WHAT: Every couple of years, King County Housing Authority holds a lottery for places on the Section 8 rental assistance waiting list. You may sign up
- [Job Opportunities, 4/4/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-4417/) - PORT OF SEATTLE JOBS WHAT: The Port of Seattle is a public enterprise offering diverse career opportunities. The Port's 1,750 employees receive competitive pay and benefits along with valuable career growth opportunities. See many current offerings listed below! WHERE: All interviews for the various opportunities below take place at Airport Jobs Office at SeaTac Airport (17801
- [Community Resources, 3/30/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-33017/) - CITY OF MUSIC CAREER DAY WHEN: Apri1 1, 2017, 10am-5pm WHERE: KEXP -- The Studio (472 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) WHAT: An educational program to provide young people ages 16 – 24 direct access to music industry professionals through networking, experiential learning, engaging workshops, and performances. (Developed by the Seattle Music Commission and produced in partnership with
- [Job Opportunities, 3/28/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-32817/) - MEDICAL OFFICE EMPLOYER PANEL & JOB FAIR WHEN: Thursday, March 30, 10am – noon WHERE: WorkSource Downtown – YWCA Opportunity Place (2024 3rd Ave, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98121) WHAT: This program starts with a 45-minute panel discussing how to get a Medical Office job, how to prepare for interviews, and what to expect during the
- [Three generations of advocates for change](https://www.solid-ground.org/three-generations-of-advocates-for-change/) - At the age of eight, most kids have few ideas on what they want to become when they grow up. Most don’t even know what they want to do after high school. But this is not the case for everyone. Meet Anthony. At eight years old, he knows he “wants to go to Olympia” and
- [Community Resources, 3/23/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-32317/) - BANKING BASICS WORKSHOP WHEN: Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 6-8pm WHERE: Seattle Chinese Alliance Church (2803 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA 98108) WHAT: Please join Financial Beginnings in collaboration with US Bank and Union Gospel Mission as we present our latest community forum from our Unraveling The Mysteries of Your Money series: "Why Are People Unbanked? A workshop
- [Running (a poem by Malikah, age 12)](https://www.solid-ground.org/running-a-poem-by-malikah-age-12/) - When I was really little, I ran away from home and I was mad and really wanted to leave. I was afraid of getting in trouble. At the time, I ran toward my favorite hiding place, a swimming pool. I dreamed about being famous and I wish Gohan and Geo was with me being famous.
- [Mitigation funds help overcome barriers to housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/mitigation-funds/) - One of the challenges to moving people out of homelessness is finding landlords who will work with people who have evictions or other barriers on their records. One tool that Solid Ground’s Housing Advocates have recently found very helpful is something called “mitigation funds.” These funds are available to assist landlords in case a program participant
- [Standing up for my financial freedom](https://www.solid-ground.org/spring-2015-groundviews-standing-up-for-my-financial-freedom/) - A year ago, Jonah West found himself as close to rock bottom as it gets: homeless, jobless, and carrying the crushing burden of student loan debt with no degree to show for it. Despairing, he thought, “I don’t know where to begin; I don’t know what to do.” But in the midst of his hopelessness,
- [Job Opportunities, 3/21/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-32117/) - JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP FOR OLDER JOB SEEKERS WHEN: Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 9:30-11:30am WHERE: Pike Market Senior Center (85 Pike Street, Suite 200, Seattle 98101) WHAT: Joan Uzelak, Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens Employment Counselor, will discuss Networking, Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviewing and Job Searching Strategies. She has more than 10 years of job counseling experience. Lynda
- [Courage & Fear (a poem by Alaska, age 11)](https://www.solid-ground.org/courage-fear-a-poem-by-alaska-age-11/) - In my life I’ve known Courage. We met when I was two: I had to start walking – my mom and dad were trying to hold and guide me But I just kept falling down. Then I met Courage And it made me stand right back up.
- [Life’s Backflips (a poem by June, age 9)](https://www.solid-ground.org/lifes-backflips-a-poem-by-june-age-9/) - I wish I knew how to do a backflip. I wish life was easier. I wish I knew a whole different group of friends. I wish life was easier.
- [Community Resources, 3/16/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-31617/) - MARY'S PLACE "FRONT DOOR" PROGRAM WHEN: Monday–Friday, 9am-4pm WHERE: Mary's Place, 314 Bell Street, Seattle, WA 98121 WHAT: Support for families experiencing homelessness who are currently unsheltered (cars, tents, outside). The Front Door staff and volunteers will actively support families to find housing solutions that work for them to help them move quickly out of their housing
- [Job Opportunities, 3/14/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-31417/) - BENDER VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR WHEN: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 6am-2pm. Hours for different employers vary; view the event schedule (EDT) for specifics. WHERE: Participate online at www.careereco.com/events/disability. WHAT: Employment for people with disabilities. 40 employers. Zero Travel. Bender Consulting Services is a USBLN Certified Disability-owned Business Enterprise. The Virtual Career Fair technology platform is accessible. QUESTIONS? Contact bender@careereco.com or
- [Job Opportunities & Community Resources, 3/9/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-community-resources-3917/) - HORIZON AIR GROUND SERVICE OPEN INTERVIEW WHEN: Thursday, March 9, 2017, 3:30-7pm WHERE: Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South (22406 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA, 98198) WHAT: Horizon Air is hosting open call interviews for Ground Service Agent positions at the Four Points by Sheraton. The event is free, open to the public,
- [Remove barriers to vocational education!](https://www.solid-ground.org/remove-barriers-to-vocational-education/) - Washington state provides basic cash assistance, child care assistance, and employment support to help struggling families with children in particularly hard economic times. But some of the technical requirements of accessing this aid, called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), actually keep many parents from getting vocational education that can help them achieve economic stability. You can
- [I Am (a poem by Alaska, age 11)](https://www.solid-ground.org/i-am-a-poem-by-alaska-age-11/) - Dedicated to the haters Today I am 11 years old, I feel young even though I am old and aged Yesterday I was younger, more lively, like a newborn butterfly On the street I am anonymous, lonely because no one knows me In my room I am me, I can be who I want to be, I do what I want to do (In moderation, my mom has rules)
- [You Don’t Know Me (a poem by G, age 12)](https://www.solid-ground.org/you-dont-know-me-a-poem-by-g-age-12/) - You see that I’m respectful You see that I have lots of friends But you don’t know me You would know me if… You knew how hard it was to be homeless How tired I am of losing housing It’d just go away And we’d be back in the hotel, heartbroken You would know me
- [I’m Me (a poem by June, age 9)](https://www.solid-ground.org/im-me-a-poem-by-june-age-9/) - I am the happy one, who likes to eat chocolate ice cream. I am the hyper, crazy one who might eat candy and drink coffee. I am the easy going one, who would never say “No” to nobody. I am the one with the scars and their secrets.
- [Job Opportunities & Community Resources, 2/22/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-community-resources-22217/) - BELLEVUE EMPLOYER CAREER DAY WHEN: February 22, 2017, 10am-12:30pm WHERE: WorkSource North Seattle, OCEE Building at North Seattle College (9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103) WHAT: The City of Bellevue is hiring! Bellevue is routinely ranked among the best mid-sized cities in the country, and Sound Transit's East Link will soon provide light rail connections between Downtown Bellevue, Downtown
- [Broadview residents lobby in Olympia](https://www.solid-ground.org/broadview-residents-lobby-in-olympia/) - Four residents and two advocates from Broadview Shelter & Transitional Housing made the trek to Olympia this week to bring their voices to Domestic Violence Lobby Day, organized on Valentine’s Day. The survivors had the opportunity to meet with legislative aides and advocate for increased access to affordable housing for domestic violence survivors (HB 1570) and
- [Get free tax prep help](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-free-tax-prep-help/) - Tax day is quickly approaching – a stressful time for many. Knock out your taxes with help from United Way of King County at a location near you! From now until April 20, 2017, United Way will offer free tax preparation services at 27 locations throughout King County. Any household earning less than $64,000 in 2016 can use these services
- [Ten Reasons to Love Me (a poem by Gohan, age 10)](https://www.solid-ground.org/ten-reasons-to-love-me-a-poem-by-gohan-age-10/) - 1) I may not be perfect, but I can punch you. 2) I always wish to be Super Saiyan. 3) I do my best to understand being mad. 4) I can create potions. 5) I want the people around me to feel happy.
- [What If? (a poem by Tiffany, age 8)](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-if-a-poem-by-tiffany-age-8/) - What if people never died? What if they died for four days and then came back to life? What if people never got sick or fat? They would be healthy all the time And no matter how much they ate They’d still be skinny
- [Rapid Re-Housing: The transition to permanent housing got a lot faster!](https://www.solid-ground.org/rapid-re-housing-the-transition-to-permanent-housing-got-a-lot-faster/) - Solid Ground is participating in King County’s new Rapid Re-Housing for Families pilot created to help homeless families achieve stability. Rapid re-housing works to shorten the time families and individuals spend in homelessness, and provides the tools they need to stabilize their lives in permanent housing. Instead of weeks spent in shelters, and months or
- [Job Opportunities, 2/10/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-21017/) - YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION & CAREER FAIR WHEN: February 21, 2017, 1pm-4pm WHERE: Seattle Goodwill (700 Dearborn Pl S, Seattle, WA 98144) WHAT: Young Adults ages 16-24, here's a great event for you! At this fair, there will be a hand-selected assortment of 40 employers, educators and resources. We'll also have workshops and prizes! (This event is offered
- [Fighting in Olympia for basic needs](https://www.solid-ground.org/fighting-in-olympia-for-basic-needs/) - Benefits Attorney Katie Scott went to Olympia recently to support increased funding for programs that can mean the difference between housing and homelessness. This is her testimony to the House Appropriations Committee: Good afternoon. My name is Katie Scott and I am a Public Benefits Attorney at Solid Ground in King County. I am here in
- [4 ways to spread your light](https://www.solid-ground.org/4-ways-to-spread-your-light/) - It’s a tumultuous week for our nation. The upcoming inauguration and our country's hallmark peaceful transfer of power highlight deep political and social rifts and many uncertainties about what will come out of DC. Locally, we continue to grapple with homelessness, school funding, and other fundamental ways to make our community more equitable and just
- [I'm so lucky!](https://www.solid-ground.org/im-so-lucky/) - On sunny days, light pours in through the large windows of the room where Maricela and her tutor, Kyle, study. The room is conveniently located in [Solid Ground's] affordable housing complex [at Sand Point] where Maricela lives, and has a table, a white board, and dry-erase markers -- the perfect setup for one-on-one English tutoring. Maricela grew up
- [Community Resources, 1/26/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-12617/) - SOFT SKILLS WORKSHOP FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS... A Day of Support for Women WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 2017, 9:30am (optional breakfast), 10am – 3pm workshop WHERE: The 2100 Building (2100 24th Ave S, Seattle 98144) WHAT: Join Solid Ground case managers for a day-long Soft Skills Workshop/Day of Support for women who are domestic violence survivors. We’ll
- [The Human Dignity Support Project: Building bridges between services & recipients](https://www.solid-ground.org/the-human-dignity-support-project-building-bridges-between-services-recipients/) - After nearly abandoning her own battle for government assistance, Juanita Maestas – founder of the Human Dignity Support Project (HDSP) and a Statewide Poverty Action Network board member – took up the fight for others desperately striving to overcome the cycle of denial that runs unchecked through the government assistance application and receipt process. Unsure
- [Job Opportunities & Community Resources, 1/19/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-community-resources-11917/) - SOFT SKILLS WORKSHOP FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS: A Day of Support for Women WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 2017, 9:30am (optional breakfast), 10am - 3pm workshop WHERE: The 2100 Building (2100 24th Ave S, Seattle 98144) WHAT: Join Solid Ground case managers for a day-long Soft Skills Workshop/Day of Support for women who are domestic violence survivors. We'll
- [Community Resources, 1/12/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-11217/) - SOFT SKILLS WORKSHOP FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS: A DAY OF SUPPORT WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 2017, 9:30am (optional breakfast), 10am - 3pm workshop WHERE: The 2100 Building (2100 24th Ave S, Seattle 98144) WHAT: Join Solid Ground case managers Saturday January 28 for a day-long Soft Skills Workshop/Day of Support for domestic violence survivors. We'll provide: ⇒ Breakfast, lunch & snacks ⇒ A fun & informative classroom atmosphere! Children's Activities ⇒ Prizes ⇒ Vendors ⇒ Gas cards ⇒ A convenient location ⇒ Access bus (as needed). Registration is required; see below!
- [Job Opportunities & Community Resources, 1/3/17](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-community-resources/) - PAID BARISTA TRAINING PROGRAM WHEN: Thursday, January 5, 2017, 4pm WHERE: Street Youth Ministries, 4540 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 WHAT: The paid barista training program is hiring! Applicants must attend the orientation in order to apply. To learn more about the program and to complete an application, please attend a Barista Open House.
- [Early learning: key to life success](https://www.solid-ground.org/early-learning-key-to-success/) - Solid Ground is joining the Children’s Alliance and other members of the Equity in Education Coalition in asking Washington State’s congressional delegation and the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services to incorporate the needs and strengths of Dual Language Learners into proposed high-quality early learning initiatives. “Brains are like buildings – they
- [June 2013 Groundviews newsletter: Finding her voice](https://www.solid-ground.org/june-2013-groundviews-newsletter-finding-her-voice/) - Renee K. Jones is a busy woman. She’s a single mom of two preschool-age girls. She’s in college full time, working toward a BA in Social Work at the University of Washington, having graduated with honors from Highline Community College. She also works 20 hours a week and volunteers at a domestic violence agency one
- [What matters at Cooking Matters: Volunteer spotlight](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-matters-at-cooking-matters-volunteer-spotlight/) - Solid Ground’s Cooking Matters is a program that offers no-cost 6-week classes that combine cooking, nutrition, menu planning, budgeting and kitchen safety. Its aim is to empower families and individuals at risk of hunger with the knowledge, skills and confidence to shop for and prepare healthy yet affordable meals. However, behind the lights, camera and
- [If God Were Looking at My Life (a poem by Alaska, age 11)](https://www.solid-ground.org/if-god-were-looking-at-my-life-a-poem-by-alaska-age-11/) - If God were looking at my life / He’d guess why I’m living here in an old dumpy shelter that can change before your eyes. / He’d understand that I’m okay. / He’d know the way things had gone for me – They’ve gone uphill and downhill like a Metro bus in Seattle. Up and down.
- [Forum elevates community voices on Rapid Rehousing](https://www.solid-ground.org/forum-elevates-community-voices-on-rapid-rehousing/) - Can Rapid Rehousing solve Seattle’s homelessness crisis? The City of Seattle’s Pathways Home report released this fall calls for moving funding away from Transitional Housing and into Rapid Rehousing as a preferred approach. On one hand, “service models” are a wonky topic for policy makers, funders, academics and nonprofit service providers to geek out on --
- [‘How far I’ve come’](https://www.solid-ground.org/how-far-ive-come/) - Felicia recently hit an incredible landmark: two years clean. Following eight years of addiction relapses that led to homelessness and separations from her young son, this personal victory means everything. She has her life back. But it hasn’t been an easy road. “The first time I got clean, I went to an inpatient program for
- [Job Opportunities & Community Resources, 12/27/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-community-resources-122716/) - SEATTLE MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT WHEN: 1) Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 10am - 2pm; 2)Thursday, December 29, 2016, 3:30 - 7:30pm; 3) Friday, December 30, 2016, 10am - 2pm WHERE: 1) Peter's Place, 901 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144; 2) Interbay Tent City 5, 3234 17th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119; 3) St Vincent de Paul Food Bank, 5972 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
- [This Is What You Mean to Me (a poem by Jennifer, age 11, in honor of Mom)](https://www.solid-ground.org/this-is-what-you-mean-to-me-a-poem-by-jennifer-age-11-in-honor-of-mom/) - In my ocean, you were a dolphin / Because you made me jump with joy, you kept me afloat / But I doubted you would keep me happy all the time / In my grassy field, you were a flower / Because you were delicate
- [Job Opportunities & Community Resources, 12/20/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-community-resources-122016/) - FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER WHEN: Sunday, December 25, 2016, 12 - 2pm WHERE: Blessed Sacrament Church, Parish Hall, 5050 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 WHAT: Blessed Sacrament Church will be serving free Christmas dinner on a first come, first served basis.
- [Community Resources, 12/15/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-121516/) - FREE HOLIDAY TOYS WHEN: Register through Friday, December 16, 2016 WHERE: Emerald City Community Seventh Day Adventist Church, 801 25th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 WHAT: This program offers children ages 0 through 16 the opportunity to request gifts (excluding electronic items). Families must have transportation to pick up gifts (they will be pre-wrapped) on the
- [Calling out Twitter hate](https://www.solid-ground.org/twitter-hate/) - An Open Letter to: Blue Line Protective Services From: Gordon McHenry, Jr., President & CEO, Solid Ground RE: Attitudes toward homeless people in your social media Dear Blue Line Protective Services: We are writing to let you know that one of the reasons we have discontinued your services at our Sand Point Housing campus is
- [Driving nutrition home: RSVP helps Meals on Wheels roll on](https://www.solid-ground.org/driving-nutrition-home-meals-on-wheels-rolls-on/) - “You have no idea how much your smiling face brightens up the day for me!” -Kent Senior Activities Center Meals on Wheels ‘Customer’ In 2015, the King County Meals on Wheels program delivered over 400,000 tasty and nutritious meals from approximately 35 locations scattered around the county. Second only to Seattle, the Kent Senior Activities
- [#SeattleHigh5… changing the images that Black children see](https://www.solid-ground.org/seattlehigh5-changing-the-images-that-black-children-see/) - In September 2015, we were inspired by a group of Black men in Connecticut who greeted and cheered for children on their first day of school in an effort to erase the negative images of Black people in the media. This particular action resonated with me because I grew up in a predominantly White neighborhood
- [Resiliency](https://www.solid-ground.org/resiliency/) - The US Presidential Election is not yet complete and will not be certified for several weeks. A sufficient number of voters have elected as president a person with whom many of us have almost nothing in common. This is a highly disturbing development. For many of us, it will take time to adjust to this
- [End Source of Income Discrimination in Renton!](https://www.solid-ground.org/end-source-of-income-discrimination-in-renton/) - Update: The City of Renton on Nov. 7 passed an emergency fair housing regulations ordinance prohibiting discrimination of tenants participating in Section 8! Landlords are prohibited from discriminating against tenants and potential tenants based on participation in Section 8; civil penalties are prescribed for violations. “When a group of tenants who participate in Section 8 housing came
- [Job Opportunities, 12/13/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-121316/) - SWISSPORT CARGO HIRING EVENT WHEN: Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 10am - 1pm WHERE: SeaTac Airport Jobs Office, 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626 WHAT: Swissport Cargo is hiring for a variety of full-time and part-time positions. Starting wage is $15.24/hour. Positions include: Warehouse Cargo Agents: receive and distribute freight; process cargo received
- [Introducing KMGP 101.1 FM: Broadcasting soon from Magnuson Park](https://www.solid-ground.org/introducing-kmgp-101-1-fm-broadcasting-soon-from-magnuson-park/) - The airwaves around Magnuson Park are set to be abuzz in 2017 with a new low-power FM radio station – and Sand Point Housing youth residents will be among the very first voices broadcast. Considered “participatory radio” and able to operate with a small budget and lots of volunteers, KMGP 101.1 Magnuson radio intends to
- [GED & post-secondary education program on eastside](https://www.solid-ground.org/ged-post-secondary-education-program-on-eastside/) - Friends of Youth (FoY) offers free educational services for Eastside students between the ages of 16 - 21 who are not on schedule to graduate with their cohorts. The program offers case management through an Education Specialist and regular onsite GED classes from Lake Washington Tech instructors. They strive to reduce barriers students may be
- [Patterns (a poem by G, age 12)](https://www.solid-ground.org/patterns-a-poem-by-g-age-12/) - I feel old when I can’t find something important, / Like when I forget where my phone is / I feel new when I can make good deals with my mom / Like “if we go outside for a little, I’ll let you play videos on my phone” / I feel old when my problems are the same / Like getting evicted all the time, same old problem
- [Things I’d Like to Understand (a poem by Destiny, age 17)](https://www.solid-ground.org/things-id-like-to-understand-a-poem-by-destiny-age-17/) - The things I’d like to understand / About fathers / Why do they act so protective? / Why do they use weapons as a joke when it comes to boys? / Why do they treat daughters like little kids?
- [Start the World Again (a poem by Jennifer, age 11)](https://www.solid-ground.org/start-the-world-again-a-poem-by-jennifer-age-11/) - When I was young I used to wish to be a princess / Today I wish the world would be a better place to live / Every day I wish people would understand other people / My wish is the color of purple
- [Red Flags, Bees & Robins (a poem by Alaska, age 11)](https://www.solid-ground.org/red-flags-bees-robins-a-poem-by-alaska-age-11/) - Anger is a bull with a red flag held in front of my face taunting me, weakening me / Anger is a swarm of bees whose nest just got chopped off their tree / Anger is a baby robin who just can’t find out why they can’t fly
- [Letter to Mom (a poem by Jazmin, age 14)](https://www.solid-ground.org/letter-to-mom-a-poem-by-jazmin-age-14/) - Dear Mom, I want to thank you for taking care of me, / for helping me when I’m struggling. / I tell people you are really beautiful / because every time I see you, you glow. / Your eyes sparkle like the stars in the sky.
- [Dragon Lives (a poem by Sarah, age 8)](https://www.solid-ground.org/dragon-lives-a-poem-by-sarah-age-8/) - I think I’m gonna live forever / In my next life I’ll probably be a dragon / And then when I die I’ll just come back to life as another animal / Like a dinosaur, yeah, a dinosaur!
- [Job Opportunities, 12/6/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-12616-2/) - BELLEVUE FRED MEYER HIRING EVENT WHEN: Friday, December 9, 2016, 10am - 4pm WHERE: Bellevue Fred Meyer, 2041 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007 WHAT: Come apply and interview to work at the new Bellevue Fred Meyer opening January 27, 2017! Full-time and Part-Time permanent positions available. Fill out an application online before the event or walk-in.
- [How to Live (a poem by Jennifer, age 11)](https://www.solid-ground.org/how-to-live-a-poem-by-jennifer-age-11/) - Eat spicy fried chicken / Because it will improve your taste buds Dance like Zendaya / Because it will improve your strength She dances like she’s free / And when I dance I’m free too...
- [Job Opportunities, 11/29/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-112916/) - CAREER NETWORKING EVENT WHEN: Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 11am – 1pm WHERE: Highline College, 2400 S 240th St, Building 2, Des Moines, WA 98198 WHAT: Highline College is holding a healthcare career networking event in partnership with WorkSource. Come meet with over 10 companies representing the healthcare and home care industries.
- [Home to Me (a poem by Jamal, age 7)](https://www.solid-ground.org/home-to-me-a-poem-by-jamal-age-7/) - When I think of home, I see my mom / with her long, blackish-red hair in a bun. / When I think of home, I hear glass breaking sometimes. / When I think of home, I smell my cats, Rambo and Rex, / and their litterbox. / When I think of home, I taste Hot Takis.
- [Job Opportunities & Community Resources, 11/22/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-community-resources-112216/) - PNA THANKSGIVING POTLUCK DINNER WHEN: Thursday, November 24, 2016, 4pm WHERE: Phinney Center, Blue Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 WHAT: Join friends and neighbors for Phinney Neighborhood Association's free annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner. Bring your family, friends and a dish to share (if you can). All are welcome. Please RSVP with what dish you'll be bringing, and if you can assist with set-up before the event or clean-up afterwards.
- [It's Open Enrollment for WA Healthplanfinder!](https://www.solid-ground.org/its-open-enrollment-for-wa-healthplanfinder/) - Open Enrollment for Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) through Washington Healthplanfinder (our state exchange) begins TODAY, Tuesday, November 1, for coverage starting January 1, 2017. Open Enrollment will close January 31, 2017. Open Enrollment is also the time that current QHP enrollees need to renew coverage and can shop for a new plan. Current enrollees will
- [Community Resources, 11/17/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-111716/) - WORLD DANCE PARTY IS COMING TO NORTHEAST SEATTLE WHEN: Friday, November 18, 2016, 6 - 9pm WHERE: Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 WHAT: A free event for all ages! Celebrate diversity by learning dances from all over the world. Potluck event so feel free to bring a dish to share
- [Cooking Matters classes cater to all ages](https://www.solid-ground.org/cooking-matters-classes-cater-to-all-ages/) - On a basic level, we eat to survive – but food is usually so much more than that. It can be a comfort, a social activity and even a pastime. At a recent cooking and nutrition class held by Solid Ground’s Cooking Matters program, this was the topic of the nutrition lesson: to be mindful of
- [Standing in the Dust (a poem by Alaska, age 11)](https://www.solid-ground.org/standing-in-the-dust-a-poem-by-alaska-age-11/) - Dear Dad, I just thought you should know what I’m doing now. / I am an energetic person who spends lots of time hanging with friends. / When we lived with you, my friends would all have sleepovers and when I asked if I could go / You would yell “leave me alone!” and would never let me make friends. / You used to tell me I wasn’t worth your time.
- [I Am Old & New (a poem by Gohan, age 10)](https://www.solid-ground.org/i-am-old-new-a-poem-by-gohan-age-10/) - I feel old when I can’t run super-duper fast cuz I’m tired I’m always tired cuz I have to wake up so early for school I feel new when I’m at a new school I’m so shy until school gets out...
- [Job Opportunities, 11/15/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-111516/) - SEATAC AIRPORT RESTAURANTS -- IMMEDIATE OPENINGS WHEN: Open until filled WHERE: Various restaurants throughout SeaTac Airport WHAT: HMS Host is currently hiring and has immediate positions available.
- [Community Resources, 11/10/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-111016/) - FAFSA APPLICATION ASSISTANCE WHEN: 1) Saturday, November 12, 2016, 2 – 5pm, 2) Sunday, November 13, 2016, 2 - 4pm WHERE: 1) Douglass-Truth Library, 2300 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122, 2) Ballard Library, 5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
- [Cooking really does matter](https://www.solid-ground.org/cooking-really-does-matter/) - When everyone can know, grow and eat healthy food, our community is stronger. So our volunteer chefs and nutritionists support nutrition education in schools, health clinics and community organizations throughout Washington state. And as Cooking Matters volunteer instructor Melissa Miller points out, the act of coming together to cook is a kind of yeast that
- [Solid Ground election endorsements](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-election-endorsements/) - The November election features a wide range of initiatives and other ballot measures. Solid Ground’s Board of Directors has endorsed five they believe support our mission and values. These endorsements represent opportunities to make real gains for social justice by building equitable access to fundamental resources and opportunity. They move us closer to a community that is
- [Job Opportunities, 11/8/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-11816/) - FEDEX AIRPORT JOBS HIRING EVENT WHEN: Two Thursdays, November 10 & 17, 2016, 11am - 1pm WHERE: SeaTac Airport Jobs Office, 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626 WHAT: A FedEx recruiter will be at the SeaTac Airport Jobs office on Thursday, November 10, 2016 & Thursday, November 17, 2016, answering questions
- [Magnuson Community Garden shares the bounty & builds community](https://www.solid-ground.org/magnuson-community-garden/) - The Magnuson Community Garden (MCG), founded in 1976, spent its first 25+ growing years on land adjacent to Seattle Children’s hospital. But when Children’s expanded, MCG needed a new home – and they found an idyllic one in Magnuson Park. Today, MCG sits on four acres within the Park, and according to their website, is
- [Community Resources, 11/3/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-11316/) - VOLUNTEER WITH GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2016, 9am WHERE: Various locations throughout Seattle WHAT: Come plant a tree and help Seattle stay healthy and green for generations to come! The Green Seattle Partnership is a collaborative effort between the City of Seattle and other community partners to create sustainable, forested parkland throughout Seattle. Visit
- [Job Opportunities, 11/1/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-11116/) - BELLEVUE FRED MEYER HIRING EVENT WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2016, 2 - 7pm WHERE: North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave, Bellevue, WA 98009 WHAT: New Bellevue Fred Meyer is opening soon. Full-time, Part-time & Seasonal positions available. They will be conducting interviews and making job offers at the event. Apply on site at the
- [Community Resources, 10/27/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-102716/) - FREE DENTAL, VISION & MEDICAL CARE AT SEATTLE/KING COUNTY CLINIC WHEN: Thursday – Sunday, October 27 – 30, 2016. Admission tickets are distributed at 5am each day. WHERE: Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion (corner of 2nd Ave N & Thomas St). FREE parking in two locations: Mercer St Garage, 650 3rd Ave N or 1st Ave Garage, 220
- [Bridge from Fear to Hope (a poem by Alaska, age 11)](https://www.solid-ground.org/bridge-from-fear-to-hope-a-poem-by-alaska-age-11/) - I hope the end of every year Will be followed by happiness I hope the weakest dog will find a family Of five people And one more dog, so the dog isn’t lonely The second dog is big, very fluffy Playful They become really good friends I hope the fiercest storms bring rainbows To part
- [Student business generates impressive donation](https://www.solid-ground.org/student-business-generates-impressive-donation/) - In Waldorf education, 6th grade is a time when classes get deeply involved in community service. For many, that means volunteering at food banks, or doing environmental cleanup. But Wim Gottenbos’ 6th grade class at the Seattle Waldorf School spent the past spring developing a lively business that raised $2,000 in profits to support Solid
- [Solid Ground Transportation goes green… with a propane fleet & onsite fuel](https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-transportation-goes-green-with-a-propane-fleet-onsite-fuel/) - In August of 2014, King County Metro approached Solid Ground Transportation (SGT) with the notion to convert our ACCESS bus fleet to propane. We accepted that challenge due to some very compelling arguments: Propane is environmentally friendly, cost effective and reduces vehicle maintenance. A year later, the first bus converted to propane arrived. By January 2016, a
- [Community Resources, 9/29/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-92916/) - HOPELINK WORKPLACE SKILLS WORKSHOP SERIES WHEN: Monday October 3, 6 – 8pm (weekly for 6 weeks) WHERE: Hopelink, 11011 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 WHAT: Come and learn about and develop the soft skills needed for job search and career success in this 6-week workplace skills series. Every Monday 6 – 8pm starting October
- [Community Resources, 10/13/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-101316/) - WE'D LIKE YOUR FEEDBACK! To help Resource Wire best meet your needs, we've created a short survey, asking what kind of content you like and how you would like to receive it. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know what you'd like. Thank you for participating! Click here to take the Resource Wire Feedback
- [Job Opportunities, 10/25/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-102516/) - WORKSOURCE DOWNTOWN SEATTLE FALL JOB FAIR WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2016, 10am - 12pm WHERE: YWCA Opportunity Place, 2024 3rd Ave, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98121 WHAT: Fall Job Fair: All job seekers welcome! Bring copies of your resume and come prepared to speak with company representatives. Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to attend,
- [Housing justice through housing search](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing-justice-through-housing-search/) - Below is the Big Picture News insert from our Winter 2015 Groundviews print newsletter: Solid Ground’s Housing Case Managers work with families like Alena Rogers’ – featured in our Groundviews main story – helping them develop goals to overcome barriers to their housing stability. Meanwhile, our Housing Advocates act as liaisons between clients and potential landlords to get
- [Job Opportunities, 10/10/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-101016/) - YWCA GREENBRIDGE LEARNING CENTER JOB & RESOURCE FAIR WHEN: Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 10am – 2pm WHERE: YWCA Greenbridge Learning Center, 9720 8th Ave SW, Seattle WA 98106. Free parking available. King County Metro bus lines 60, 128 & 131 WHAT: Various positions in manufacturing, transportation, health care, hospitality, logistics, customer service and more! Please
- [Job Opportunities, 10/4/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-10416/) - WASHINGTON RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION HIRING EVENT WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2016, 10am – 2pm WHERE: MOTIF Hotel, downtown Seattle at 1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 WHAT: DSHS Employment Pipeline program has partnered with the Washington Restaurant and Lodging Association to host a huge hiring event. Job offers will be made at the event
- [Job & Community Resources, 10/5/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-10516/) - Editor's Note: We had some snafus with our 10/4/16 Resource Wire, so we've fixed incorrect links and we're trying again with additional information! Thanks for your patience! WASHINGTON RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION HIRING EVENT WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2016, 10am – 2pm WHERE: MOTIF Hotel, downtown Seattle at 1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 WHAT:
- [Job Opportunities 9/27/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-92716/) - WORKSOURCE ENTRY LEVEL JOB FAIR WHEN: Wednesday September 28, 2 sessions: 10am & 11am WHERE: South Seattle Community College – Georgetown, 6737 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 WHAT: Connect with employers with hundreds of openings. REGISTER NOW! Registration is required. U.S. CENSUS BUREAU HIRING KING COUNTY-AREA FIELD REPRESENTATIVES WHEN: Thursday, September 29, 9am WHERE: WorkSource Affiliate
- [Recapping a great Day of Caring](https://www.solid-ground.org/recapping-a-great-day-of-caring/) - Last Friday was United Way’s Day of Caring, and 130 volunteers came together to support families and individuals living on low incomes by volunteering with Solid Ground! We had five separate projects: Painting, yard work and gardening at our Sand Point Housing campus (with Car Toys, Wireless Advocates and Mercy Housing). Volunteers spread 10 yards of compost and
- [Community Resources 9/22/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-resources-92216/) - FOUR BLOCK VETERAN CAREER READINESS PROGRAM WHAT: The Four Block Career Readiness Program is a university-accredited program designed to equip high-potential veterans to achieve great careers at our nation’s top companies. The program provides transitioning Post-9/11 veterans with the essential tools needed to jumpstart civilian careers. The goal of the program is to empower veterans,
- [Job Opportunities 9/20/16](https://www.solid-ground.org/job-opportunities-92016/) - 14TH ANNUAL DEPARTMENT OF NAVY VETERANS JOB FAIR WHEN: September 24, Saturday 10am–2pm WHERE: Jackson Park Community Center, 90 Olding Road, Bremerton, WA 98312 WHAT: With over 50 Federal and private employers invited, this event is for local veterans, active duty service members, and your families. Sponsored by the Silverdale Operations Center HR and Naval
- [Advocating for Magnuson Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/advocating-for-magnuson-community-center/) - Magnuson Community Center is an important ally in Solid Ground's work to support a healthy, thriving community of people living at our Sand Point Housing Campus. Thankfully, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has proposed increasing hours at the Community Center. Solid Ground's Children's Planner testified to City Council today in support of the expansion. Her comments follow: Good afternoon Chair
- [Literacy Source on the move](https://www.solid-ground.org/literacy-source-on-the-move/) - Six years ago, I authored an article for Retired & Senior Volunteer Program's Experience in Action! newsletter about Literacy Source and described how it was enabling a low-income, diverse population to achieve literacy. I described my experiences there as a volunteer. Now six years later, when RSVP asked whether I could write again about Literacy Source, I quickly and

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- [Day of Service](https://www.solid-ground.org/day-of-service/) - There’s nothing quite like rolling up your sleeves and working alongside neighbors who care about building a stronger, more connected community. Join us for Solid Ground’s 3rd annual Day of Service – a morning of hands-on projects rooted in care, connection, and collective action. Volunteers will support one of the three project sites described below.
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- [Medicare Help & Information](https://www.solid-ground.org/medicare-info/) - About SHIBA Solid Ground’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers can help you understand your Medicare rights and options, including Medicare, Medigap, and Medicare Advantage plans. Our well-trained SHIBA volunteers counsel people of all ages about their Medicare choices and options – including people under age 65 living with disabilities, people getting ready to
- [Pack It Forward Donation Drive](https://www.solid-ground.org/donation-drive/) - Support Students for a Strong Start! Donate to our Pack It Forward Donation Drive from Monday, July 27 – Thursday, August 13, 2026. Every child deserves to begin the school year feeling prepared, confident, and supported. This summer, children and youth connected to Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing and Broadview Shelter & Transitional Housing
- [Groundswell Gala](https://www.solid-ground.org/gala/) - Gala Participants Musicians Thanks to Our Sponsors! COMMUNITY PARTNERS Emcee & Auctioneer, Sasha Summer Cousineau Event planning & production supported by Synchronicity
- [RSVP for the Building Community Luncheon](https://www.solid-ground.org/rsvp-luncheon2018/)
- [Food Truck Taste Off – Discount Tickets](https://www.solid-ground.org/ftto-discount-tickets/) - DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 8, 5-9pm LOCATION: Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park (6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115) TICKETS: $20 adults, $10 children 12 & under ($15 off prices at the door!) Join us for Solid Ground’s Food Truck Taste Off presented by Verizon. In this evening of food, fun, and friendly competition, Seattle’s favorite food
- [Food Truck Taste Off – Friends & Family Discounts!](https://www.solid-ground.org/ftto-discount/) - DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 8, 5-9pm LOCATION: Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park (6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115) TICKETS: Admission starts at $10; tasting packages start at $30 Join us for Solid Ground’s Food Truck Taste Off presented by Verizon. In this evening of food, fun, and friendly competition, Seattle’s favorite food trucks face off to
- [2020 Luncheon Preregistration](https://www.solid-ground.org/2020-luncheon-preregistration/) - Be the first to know when registration opens for Solid Ground's 2020 Building Community Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Chef Edouardo Jordan. We'll email you as soon as it does! QUESTIONS? Contact giving@solid-ground.org.
- [Opening Doors to Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/opening-doors/) - https://youtu.be/VK5xGjDOdfY?t=43 Watch these short event videos by Momma Nikki highlighting how our community works together to open doors and remove barriers to opportunity. Our co-host and panelists Stay up to date on the amazing projects by our Opening Doors to Opportunity contributors - and follow them on their social media pages: The Black Tones |
- [More Ways to Give](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/even-more-ways-to-give/) - Events Solid Ground events bring together people who share the vision of a community beyond poverty. Join us to learn from each other, rally for change, celebrate success and increase our collective commitment to this work! Social Justice Salons Series Join us for a series of intimate, in-person sessions that bring together Solid Ground staff,
- [Social Justice Salons](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/social-justice-salons/) - Solid Ground's Social Justice Salons are deep dives into the challenges people living in poverty face and the systems working to help them thrive. These panel discussions with community experts - including people with lived experience - delve into issues like housing strategies, food justice, repairing our human services safety net and mental health systems,
- [50th Anniversary Gala](https://www.solid-ground.org/50gala/) - Watch Celebrating 50 Years of Impact: Solid Ground's Journey to Eradicate Poverty in Seattle by Converge Media. Gala Recap Video Excerpts Speakers & Presenters Omari Salisbury, Keynote Speaker Omari is cofounder of Converge Media. Raised in Seattle’s Central District, he has launched TV and radio stations across Africa and the Middle East – as
- [Transportation](https://www.solid-ground.org/transportation/) - Easy Loop Bus (downtown Seattle) Easy Loop provides FREE accessible rides for people living on low incomes and/or those who use health and human services in downtown Seattle. Look for the Easy Loop and Solid Ground logos on the sides and front of the bus – and these signs posted at stops. Access
- [Accessible Transportation](https://www.solid-ground.org/accessible-transportation/) - ACCESS Bus Rides An effort that started on a shoestring budget in 1987, with a VISTA volunteer driving seniors to medical appointments in an old van, has grown into one of King County’s major transportation programs. Solid Ground Transportation (SGT) provides ACCESS bus services to people unable to use Metro’s fixed-route system for accessibility reasons.
- [Ways to Give](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/) - Why donate to Solid Ground? We believe in building stronger communities from the ground up. We connect people with the help they need, provide educational resources to break the cycles of poverty and oppression, and work to improve the systems and institutions that serve vulnerable individuals and groups in our communities.
- [Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/shiba/) - About SHIBA Solid Ground’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) help people understand Medicare rights and options. Our well-trained volunteers counsel people of all ages about their Medicare choices and options – including people under age 65 living with disabilities, people getting ready to turn 65, and those already enrolled. SHIBA volunteers assist people through
- [Careers](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/) - At Solid Ground, we work together to meet basic needs, nurture success, and promote change. Check out our openings below!
- [Mission & Vision](https://www.solid-ground.org/mission/) - Our Values Accountability: We actively listen and respond to concerns raised by residents, program participants, staff, and community partners. Collaboration: We work alongside our residents, program participants, staff, and community partners. We build relationships with others to connect and organize our efforts to achieve common goals. Compassion: We listen to people and validate their stories,
- [Advocacy](https://www.solid-ground.org/advocacy/) - Building a Just World Together Solid Ground is a catalyst for social change. We engage and support communities to advocate for a world where everyone can thrive. We can’t solve poverty without the voices of those who experience it – so we support people to share their experiences with those in power and advocate for
- [Housing Search](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/housing-search/) - Tenant Screening In general, landlords are looking for tenants who will be able to pay rent consistently, treat their units with care, and be trouble-free neighbors. Every landlord has their own set of requirements for the tenants who live in their units, and they go about collecting that information in a variety of ways. Some
- [Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - Volunteer with Us! At Solid Ground, we believe poverty is solvable – but we can't do it alone. Volunteers are essential to our work to meet basic needs, nurture success, and promote change – and they also support our race and social justice efforts. Join us to create a community beyond poverty and oppression where
- [Our Team](https://www.solid-ground.org/our-team/) - Board of Directors Solid Ground Management Team
- [Field Trips & Farm Tours](https://www.solid-ground.org/farm-tours-field-trips/) - Solid Ground hosts student field trips and farm tours at our Giving Garden at Marra Farm in South Park. Groups can visit once or come multiple times during the growing season. For adults: We offer farm tours and work parties. For more information, please email marrafarm@solid-ground.org. Field Trip Offerings Garden Exploration: Preschool to Middle School 1.5
- [Tenant Services](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/) - About Tenant Services at Solid Ground Solid Ground’s housing counseling services for tenants help families and individuals maintain permanent and reliable rental housing. Our services provide tenants with the resources and tools they need to prevent eviction and ensure housing stability. While we do not have attorneys on staff and can't provide legal advice, we
- [Tenant Webinars](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/tenant-webinars/) - Rent Smart Webinars in English Solid Ground's Tenant Services offers educational webinars in English and Spanish to help Washington state renters understand their rights and responsibilities under state landlord/tenant law. Rent Smart is offered in partnership with The Seattle Public Library (SPL) and King County Library System (KCLS). Tenant Law Center attorneys may be available
- [Seattle Laws](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/seattle-laws/) - Topics on this page: The City of Seattle offers renters some additional modest protections that other parts of Washington state do not have. These laws apply to all residential tenancies in the Seattle city limits. If you’re unsure whether your unit is located in the city limits of Seattle, you can look it up on
- [Small Claims Court](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/small-claims-court/) - How to Use Small Claims Court Small Claims Court Process Resources: Small Claims Court Small Claims Court in Washington State: Washington LawHelp King County Small Claims Court: King County website Resolution Washington: An Association of Dispute Resolution Centers Certificate of Service Washington Courts Directory Legal Assistance Guide: Created by Solid Ground Tenant
- [Researching Your Landlord](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/researching-your-landlord/) - Documenting Your Communications RCW 59.18.060 The landlord is responsible for the property and has explicit requirements under Washington State law regarding care and maintenance. For a complete listing of the landlord’s duties, see RCW 59.18.060. It is also essential that you document your communications with your landlord in writing as a tool to protect
- [Renters' Resources](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/renters-resources/) - Community Resources Washington State 2-1-1: Also 206.461.3200, 1.800.621.4636 or 206.461.3610 for TTY/hearing impaired calls – Clearinghouse for all community resources, including rental assistance and low-income housing. Renting in Seattle Help Line: 206.684.5700 – Provides comprehensive information and resources on rental regulations in the City of Seattle as well as tips and best practices for successful
- [Legal Assistance Guide](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/legal-assistance/) - Legal Assistance for Tenants Legal assistance is extraordinarily valuable for tenants, but must be utilized in specific ways. There are five primary ways to make legal assistance work for you in resolving landlord-tenant matters. Many of these resources are free or low cost to renters seeking assistance. Contact each program individually to find out about
- [Foreclosure](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/foreclosure/) - Foreclosure Protections for Renters I am a Tenant Living in a Foreclosed Property: What are my Rights? Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act S. 896, Pub. L. No. 111-22, §§ 701-704 Washington Land Records and Deeds Directory In Washington State, there is a state law that offers protection to renters living in properties facing foreclosure. This
- [Eviction](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/eviction/) - Eviction Process Overview RCW 59.12 RCW 59.18.290 Eviction and Your Defense: Washington LawHelp This guide is intended to give an overview of the eviction process and provide some context for renters as to how evictions can play out in Washington State courts. The eviction process is known as an “Unlawful Detainer Action,” and the
- [Good Cause Laws](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/good-cause-laws/) - What's a "Good Cause" Law? Landlords must have “Good Cause” for terminating a tenancy under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18.650), while in the City of Seattle there is the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance under SMC 22.206.160(C). Tenancy termination is different than eviction. Termination occurs when the landlord ends the rental agreement and
- [Deposits](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/deposits/) - Deposit Questions Since landlord-tenant laws are self-enforced, it is up to you as a tenant to proactively take steps to ensure the conditions of the unit are thoroughly documented when you move in and when you vacate. The following questions outline your rights regarding the use of your deposit and give you information on how
- [Credit & Collections](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/credit-collections/) - Credit Reports Annual Credit Report A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Credit is one of the primary things that landlords consider when screening tenants. If you know that you have credit problems, you can try to avoid paying multiple tenant screening fees by taking a copy of your credit report
- [Repairs](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/repairs/) - Repair Process Steps to Request a Repair Relocation Assistance RCW 59.18.085 A state law passed in 2005 guarantees relocation assistance for renters whose properties are shut down by local officials due to the landlord’s negligence. The relocation assistance is $2,000 or three times the rent, whichever is greater. Cities and counties also have
- [Privacy Rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/privacy-rights/) - Protecting Your Privacy RCW 59.18.150 Sample Letter: Notice of Privacy Violation State law details tenants’ rights to privacy and notice requirements for landlords to enter rental units. Except in the case of emergency or if it is impracticable to do so, landlords must give at least two days’ written notice to enter your unit, or
- [Vacating](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/vacating/) - Before Vacating Abandonment RCW 59.18.310 If a tenant abandons a unit, Washington State landlord-tenant law defines abandonment and lays out specific obligations for the landlord to follow in regards to the tenant's property. RCW 59.18.310 defines abandonment as when a tenant stops paying rent and reasonably indicates to the landlord, through words or actions,
- [Neighbors & Roommates](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/neighbors-roommates-privacy-rights/) - Resolving Conflicts with Neighbors The Landlord-Tenant Act in Washington State does not specifically spell out steps for tenants to take to address concerns that arise between neighbors. Some of the most common issues between neighbors are noise complaints, smoking, safety concerns and false reports to management. It is up to individual tenants to choose the
- [Low-income Housing Rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/low-income-housing-rights/) - Types of Housing Subsidies There are several types of housing subsidies for low-income renters in Washington State. All tenants in subsidized housing are covered under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act and many programs provide renters with additional protections above and beyond state law. The most common subsidies are Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, Low-Income Public Housing
- [Domestic Violence & Harassment](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/domestic-violence-harassment/) - Definitions Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.562.6025 Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Tenants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or unlawful harassment have protections under the Landlord-Tenant Act and the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. The law offers specific definitions for each of these: Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior
- [Rental Agreements](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/rental-agreement/) - Types of Rental Agreements The landlord must provide a copy of the rental agreement to each tenant that signs it. The tenant may request one free replacement copy during the tenancy. There are three different types of rental agreements. Rule Changes and Rent Increases RCW 59.18.140 SMC 7.24.030 Sample Letter: Improper Rule Change /
- [In-Kind Donations](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/in-kind-donations/) - Donate to Our Wishlists Make a big impact for Solid Ground families by donating through our Amazon Wishlists (see links below). Items purchased from these lists ensure that families receive exactly what they need, when they need it. Until further notice, Solid Ground is unable to accept physical in-kind donations. We’re so grateful for
- [Housing Resources](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/) - Housing Assistance in Seattle/King County Need domestic violence (DV) shelter for you and your children? Call 206.299.2500 for Solid Ground's confidential DV shelter for survivor-led households with parents of all gender identities - or call 2.1.1 toll-free at 1.800.621.4636, M–F, 8am–6pm for info about all King County resources. Need emergency housing resources? Call 2.1.1 or
- [Get Involved](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/) - How do YOU want to help build community to end poverty? Here are some ways you can join in.
- [Publications](https://www.solid-ground.org/publications/) - Solid Ground’s print and online publications share personal stories, advocacy opportunities, and inside views of how we meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change to solve poverty. Strategic Plan & Community Needs Assessment Vision 2030 is Solid Ground's Strategic Plan. To create it, we used a Community-Based Participatory Action Research approach driven by the
- [Change begins with community](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate2025/) - When we show up for each other, we create a future where every family can thrive. Your gift today helps provide safe homes, nourishing meals, and brighter tomorrows for families rebuilding their lives.
- [Resource Connections](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/more/) - Legal Help Accessing Public Benefits Solid Ground’s legal team ensures that people have equitable access to public benefits for housing and essential needs, cash, food, child care and health care. Our Benefits Attorneys provide information, advice and legal representation to help people whose state public assistance benefits – including Basic Food (food stamps), Apple Health
- [Donate Now](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/online-donation/) - Solid Ground's EIN/Tax ID #: 23-7421892
- [Land Acknowledgement](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/land-acknowledgement/) - Our Land Acknowledgement Solid Ground operates on land that has always belonged to the Coast Salish and Duwamish (Dkhw Duw’Absh) peoples. As a modern nonprofit, we are part of a colonialist system that stole their land, attempted genocide, and continues to oppress Indigenous peoples. We know we can't achieve our mission to end poverty without
- [Monthly Giving](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/monthly-giving/) - Be a Community Builder with a monthly gift to Solid Ground When you set up an affordable, recurring gift to Solid Ground, you become a Community Builder donor, helping ensure our critical programs continue to thrive and remain available for people who need them most. Just imagine the difference your ongoing support will make
- [Tribute Gifts](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/tribute-gifts/) - Make a Tribute Gift Tribute gifts are a meaningful way to honor the life or memory of a treasured family member or friend by supporting a cause near and dear to their heart. If you provide contact information (e.g., name and address, or email address) when you make a tribute gift to Solid Ground,
- [Stocks, Securities & DAFs](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/stocks-securities-dafs/) - Give from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) DAFs are an increasingly popular way to give, and they're the easiest way to give appreciated assets like stock. You can work directly with your DAF advisor or by giving through DAF Direct. When you make a DAF gift, it's possible that the sponsoring organization won't share your information with
- [Legacy Donations](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/legacy-donations/) - Join Our Legacy Circle When you make a legacy gift to Solid Ground, you become part of a community of individuals committed to building lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Questions? Contact Development Director Briana Stevenson at 206.694.6724 or brianas@solid-ground.org. Note: Solid Ground doesn't provide legal or tax advice. We recommend that you consult
- [Community Accountability Council (CAC)](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-accountability-council/) - At Solid Ground, we believe that people know best what they need and should be involved in decisions that affect their lives. Our Community Accountability Council (CAC) provides input to help us understand and incorporate the real-life experiences of people who come to us for services to help shape Solid Ground policies and programs. About
- [Donate Today!](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate-today/) - Your Donation Fights Poverty in Seattle Every dollar helps families secure housing, access food, and build a stronger future. See Ways to Give Solid Ground has been fighting poverty and racism in Seattle for more than 40 years. Your donation provides immediate support to families and long-term solutions to end poverty in our community. Housing
- [Advocacy Actions](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/advocacy-actions/) - Calls to Action Key Issue Areas Get Action Alerts, News & Updates
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-opportunities/) - Volunteer in Seattle. Create Real Change. Join Solid Ground in fighting poverty, undoing racism, and building a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Seattle Volunteer Opportunies Volunteers are the backbone of our mission. Your time fuels housing stability, food security, & systemic change. Housing SupportHelp families keep or find stable homes. Food AccessGrow
- [Marra Farm Giving Garden Tour](https://www.solid-ground.org/giving-garden-tour-9-27-25/) - WHAT: Nourishing Communities, Growing Justice WHEN: September 27, 2025 | 10:30am-11:30am WHERE: Marra Farm (9026 4th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98108) Step into our urban Giving Garden at Marra Farm in the South Park neighborhood for a 30-minute walking tour and explore how food justice takes root. You’ll learn about our food access and education
- [Race & Social Justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/race-social-justice/) - Our Commitment to Undoing Racism Over half of the people Solid Ground serves are people of color. Many face challenges as a direct result of institutional racism: housing discrimination, benefits denial, predatory lending, employment barriers, and disparities in the education and criminal justice systems. Simply put: We can’t be an effective anti-poverty organization without tackling
- [Food Access & Education](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/food-access-education/) - Solid Ground recognizes that hunger and health disparities aren't due to a lack of sufficient food - they're caused by inequities designed into the food system which disproportionately impact communities of color. Solid Ground's Food Access & Education programs work with communities to break down barriers, so they can lead healthful, thriving lives. Community
- [Community Events](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-events/)
- [Volunteer Events & Orientations](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer-events-orientations/)
- [RSVP Registration Webform](https://www.solid-ground.org/rsvp-registration-form/) - To volunteer with RSVP, please fill in as much information as you can below, as it helps our Volunteer Coordinator match you with the most appropriate opportunities. If you prefer not to apply online, please download this Registration Form (Word) and email it to the RSVP Coordinator at rsvp@solid-ground.org, or print then fax (206.694.6777) or mail
- [Register](https://www.solid-ground.org/register-giving-garden-4-23-25/) - ~REGISTRATION IS CLOSED~ Contact us at brianas@solid-ground.org if you have questions! Register now to join us this spring for a special day of community, connection, and impact at Solid Ground's Giving Garden at Marra Farm in South Park! 🌿WHAT: Volunteer in our garden, connect with Solid Ground leadership, and enjoy a complimentary box lunch in
- [Housing & Homelessness Prevention](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/housing-homelessness/) - Solid Ground works to keep people in their current homes through information, advocacy, case management and limited financial support. We strive to rapidly rehouse families who lose their housing and connect people with long-term housing solutions. We also work to undo the impact of institutional racism that's baked into laws, policies and procedures and creates
- [Food & Nutrition](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-help/food-resources/) - Food Assistance Basic Food in Washington State, known as food stamps or SNAP, uses an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) system that works like a debit card that income-qualified people can use to get monthly support for groceries. Do I qualify for Basic Food/EBT? To find out, Washington State needs to know your: Household size - How many
- [Get News & Updates](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/get-news-updates/) - Stay informed about our work on issues like housing, homelessness prevention, race and social justice, and ways you can get involved. Fill out the form below (required fields marked with asterisks*) to sign up for Solid Ground communications you’d like to receive. Options include… Insights: Brief emails with news about Solid Ground’s impacts in the
- [Directions to Marra Farm](https://www.solid-ground.org/marra-farm-directions/) - Marra Farm is located in the South Park neighborhood at 9026 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108. Southbound from WA-99 via 1st Ave S Bridge Head southbound on WA-99. Go over the 1st Ave S Bridge. Stay in the right lane. Exit at the first exit for South Park/Cloverdale. Stay to the left as
- [Workplace Giving](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/workplace-giving/) - Bring Solid Ground to Your Workplace We’d love to come speak about how our programs are working to solve poverty in our community. Alert your workplace giving coordinator or contact Solid Ground’s Annual Giving Specialist, Simone Marrion, by email at simonem@solid-ground.org or text at 206.334.8148. Your ongoing support ensures access to urgently needed housing, nutrition, and life
- [Donate Now](https://www.solid-ground.org/marra-vols-donate/) - Solid Ground recognizes that hunger and health disparities aren’t due to a lack of sufficient food – they’re caused by inequities designed into the food system which disproportionately impact communities of color. Solid Ground’s Food Access & Education programs work with communities to break down barriers, so they can lead healthful, thriving lives.
- [SHIBA Partnership Application  ](https://www.solid-ground.org/shiba-partnership-application/) - Thanks for your interest in partnering with Solid Ground to run the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program at your organization. Solid Ground’s SHIBA volunteers help people understand their Medicare rights and options. Our well-trained volunteers counsel people of all ages about their Medicare choices - including people under age 65 living with disabilities,
- [Volunteer Application Form](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form/) - At Solid Ground, we believe poverty is solvable – but we can’t do it alone! Our volunteers are invaluable. Like us, they are dedicated to undoing racism and promoting social justice. Together we meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change. To Volunteer with Solid Ground, please complete the following: 1) Online Volunteer Application Please
- [Donate Now](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/eblast-donate/)
- [Giving 2024](https://www.solid-ground.org/giving24-2/) - Thanks to compassionate people like you, Jalyssa and Mysun are now thriving in a safe and supportive environment. Thank you for supporting families to build pathways beyond poverty – creating a community where everyone can thrive. Solid Ground's EIN/Tax ID #: 23-7421892
- [Donate to Help Families Thrive!](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate2024-segmentcodeen1124dml/) - Thanks to compassionate people like you, Jalyssa and Mysun are now thriving in a safe and supportive environment. Your gift can have DOUBLE the impact if you donate by December 31! Thank you for supporting families to build pathways beyond poverty – creating a community where everyone can thrive. Solid Ground's EIN/Tax ID #: 23-7421892
- [Our Story](https://www.solid-ground.org/our-story/) - From FPA to Solid Ground In the spring of 1974, a group of neighborhood activists and volunteers responded to growing economic desperation in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood by launching the Fremont Public Association (FPA). Tapping into the spirit and funding of the federal War on Poverty, they pledged to work for Freedom from Poverty through Action.
- [Workshops & Webinars](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-help/workshops/)
- [About Us](https://www.solid-ground.org/about/)
- [Housing First](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/housing-first/) - Our Housing First Philosophy Solid Ground housing and homelessness prevention programs and services operate under a Housing First philosophy. Our program participants’ experiences attest to the fact that people can best achieve stability and address the barriers they face when they have secure housing. We believe that safe and stable housing is a basic human
- [Building a Better Housing System](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/housing-homelessness/building-a-better-housing-system/) - Solid Ground has a long legacy of fighting housing displacement, helping people stay in their homes, and building and managing affordable housing with support services. The lived experiences of the people who come to Solid Ground programs inform and empower our housing advocacy. Solid Ground’s forebear, the Fremont Public Association, was a leader in establishing
- [Providing Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/housing-homelessness/providing-housing/) - Solid Ground's residential facilities provide emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing, and comprehensive case management for families and individuals formerly experiencing homelessness. Beyond providing roofs over heads, we strive to connect residents with the resources and support they need to identify and achieve their goals. Broadview: For domestic violence survivors Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing
- [Preventing Housing Loss](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/housing-homelessness/preventing-housing-loss/) - Prevention is the most cost-effective way to reduce homelessness. To do this, we help people stay in their current homes when possible - rapidly rehouse them when it's not - and provide in-depth case management and other support services to help them hold on to stable housing. Topics on this page: Tenant Services JourneyHome Rapid
- [Resource Wire Signup](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-help/resource-wire-signup/) - Resource Wire is a weekly email newsletter with updates and news about jobs, housing, health care, social services, and community events of interest for people living on low incomes. Anyone can sign up to receive Resource Wire.
- [Legal Help with Public Benefits](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-help/health-care-and-public-benefits/) - Legal Help with Public Benefits Are you having problems getting or keeping your cash, food, medical, and/or child care benefits? Have you been told you were overpaid benefits and have to pay them back? Our attorneys provide legal help and information to single adults and families whose Washington state benefits have been reduced, terminated, or
- [Media Info](https://www.solid-ground.org/about/media/) - Solid Ground staff are expert sources for stories on myriad issues impacting poverty and people living on low incomes in Washington state. To talk to someone about any of the following issue areas, please contact Mike Buchman, Communications Director, at media@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6802. Solid Ground Expertise Areas Solid Ground Media Release Forms Solid Ground Media
- [Programs & Services](https://www.solid-ground.org/about/programs-services/)
- [Tenant Webinars](https://www.solid-ground.org/rar/) - Rent Smart Webinars in English Solid Ground's Tenant Services offers educational webinars in English and Spanish to help Washington state renters understand their rights under state landlord/tenant law. ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español More Tenant Education Resources King County residents: Are you being threatened with eviction? Contact the Housing Justice Project for
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.solid-ground.org/privacy-policy/) - This statement demonstrates Solid Ground's firm commitment to your privacy. We only collect personally identifying information about you when you visit our site if you choose to provide it, which is strictly voluntary. This policy is your guide to how we will handle information we learn about you from your visit to the website. Use of links
- [Labor Acknowledgement](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/labor-acknowledgement/) - Like most modern-day U.S. institutions, Solid Ground benefits from the unaddressed legacy of stolen labor at the foundation of this nation and its vast and inequitable wealth. We respectfully acknowledge our debt to the enslaved people, primarily of African descent, whose labor and suffering built and grew the economy and infrastructure of a nation that
- [Food Access & Education](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/hunger-nutrition/) - Growing Healthy Communities Solid Ground recognizes that hunger and health disparities aren't due to a lack of sufficient food - they're caused by inequities designed into the food system which disproportionately impact communities of color. Solid Ground's food programs work with communities to break down barriers, so they can lead healthful, thriving lives. How We
- [Youth Waiver for Marra Farm Volunteers](https://www.solid-ground.org/youth-waiver-marra-farm-volunteers/) - Volunteers under 18, please have a parent or guardian complete and sign this Youth Waiver for Marra Farm Volunteers, which is required before you can schedule a volunteer session at the farm. (Note that youth under 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult while volunteering, and all adult volunteers must submit an Adult Waiver for
- [Adult Waiver for Marra Farm Volunteers](https://www.solid-ground.org/adult-waiver-marra-farm-volunteers/) - A completed and signed Adult Waiver is required prior to scheduling a volunteer session at the Marra Farm Giving Garden. If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian complete and sign this Youth Waiver for Marra Farm Volunteers instead. After you submit the waiver, you’ll receive a follow-up email with instructions on
- [2023 Giving](https://www.solid-ground.org/giving2023/) - The beautiful thing about the work of solving poverty is you get to see and hear how it changes lives every day. Thank you for joining us to change lives and build a healthier community.
- [Giving 2023](https://www.solid-ground.org/giving23/) - The beautiful thing about the work of solving poverty is you get to see and hear how it changes lives every day. Thank you for joining us to change lives and build a healthier community.
- [Recruiter Application Page](https://www.solid-ground.org/recruiter-application-page/)
- [2023 Building Community Event](https://www.solid-ground.org/building-community-event/) - Thanks to all who joined us for our Building Community Event! If you missed it, you can still experience the wisdom and love of MC Eva Walker with presenters Forest Ember, Colleen Echohawk, and Erin Jones - plus the incredible vocal stylings of Maya Marie and Stephanie Anne Johnson. It's also not too late to
- [Community Food Education](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/hunger-nutrition/community-food-education/) - Community Food Education supports the health and wellbeing of communities experiencing poverty. We educate kids and adults about growing, buying, cooking, and eating nutritious foods. To further support this, we help make local, institutional changes that support the health of the communities we work with - and we center food as a tool to build
- [Be a Social Justice Champion!](https://www.solid-ground.org/community-friends/) - Fitness & solving poverty: What’s the connection? YOU are! For nearly 50 years, Solid Ground has worked to make communities stronger and fight the root causes of poverty. Thanks for donating to support our work to solve poverty.
- [Board of Directors Annual Pledge Form](https://www.solid-ground.org/board-of-directors-annual-pledge-form/)
- [Grievance Process for Current Solid Ground Clients, Participants, or Residents](https://www.solid-ground.org/grievance-process/) - Solid Ground's Grievance Process is designed to provide people who come to us for services with a clear path to address concerns and grievances. If you feel you haven’t been treated fairly or have a concern you can’t resolve with the people directly involved (or their supervisor), you can follow our Grievance Process to report
- [Maintenance Page](https://www.solid-ground.org/maintenance-page/) - Our website is under maintenance We are doing some maintenance on our website to improve your experience. Please check back soon!
- [Join Us to Solve Poverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/eoy2022/) - Each of the 67,000 people Solid Ground works with has an individual story that deserves personalized care and attention. Thank you for donating generously to help us meet people where they are to nurture success and build a healthier community for ALL of our neighbors.
- [Donation form test](https://www.solid-ground.org/donation-form-test/)
- [Youth Volunteer Waiver (General)](https://www.solid-ground.org/youth-volunteer-waiver/) - Volunteers under age 18, please have a parent or guardian complete and sign this Youth Volunteer Waiver for you, which is required before you can volunteer at Solid Ground. If you plan to volunteer at Marra Farm, please fill out the Youth Waiver for Marra Farm Volunteers instead. PLEASE NOTE: Youth under age 14 must
- [Thanks for supporting our Social Justice Salons!](https://www.solid-ground.org/give/) - We're deeply grateful for your support of our community conversations with Solid Ground staff, participants, and community partners and leaders - discussing innovative solutions to community challenges. Donate today to support people-focused, social justice-oriented programs!
- [Federal Employees: Give to Solid Ground via the CFC!](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfc/) - Solid Ground welcomes our partnership with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which enables federal employees like you to make regular donations to nonprofits like us through their payroll system. Not a federal employee but want to give?
- [More Community Resources](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-help/more-services/) - Topics on this page: Financial Skills Resource Wire Jobs & Community Resources Upcoming Events & Workshops Financial Skills Solid Ground is not currently offering Financial Fitness Boot Camp workshops. Please check the FEN (Financial Empowerment Network) Change Counts! website for resources related to financial education providers, financial news and publications, a calendar of upcoming classes
- [One-Time Volunteer Intake](https://www.solid-ground.org/one-time-volunteer-intake/) - A completed and signed One-Time Volunteer Intake Form is required prior to volunteering at a one-time opportunity. If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian complete and sign this Youth Volunteer Waiver instead. PLEASE NOTE: This volunteer application is for one-time events only. If you’re interested in ongoing volunteer opportunities, please contact us and
- [Applicant Data Supplement (optional)](https://www.solid-ground.org/applicant-data-supplement-optional/)
- [Linktree](https://www.solid-ground.org/linktree/)
- [Test Page: Get News and Updates (Virtuous)](https://www.solid-ground.org/test-page-get-news-and-updates-virtuous/)
- [Update Your User Profile](https://www.solid-ground.org/update-user-email-profile/) - Stay in touch with Solid Ground news and stories! Update your contact information and sign up for: General updates and news on Solid Ground initiatives and issues of importance Blog Daily Digest for alerts when a new post is published on the Groundviews Blog Resource Wire for emails with employment opportunities, information on accessing public
- [Adult Waiver for Marra Farm Volunteers](https://www.solid-ground.org/adult-waiver-for-marra-farm-volunteers/) - At Solid Ground, we believe poverty is solvable – but we can’t do it alone! Our volunteers are invaluable. Like us, they are dedicated to undoing racism and promoting social justice. Together we meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change.
- [Support Solid Ground on Resolution Day!](https://www.solid-ground.org/resolution-day-2021/) - Thank you for your resolution to end homelessness! Your gift helps build homes for healing, provide holistic support, and catalyze change through community-driven advocacy.
- [Test Virtuous Donation page](https://www.solid-ground.org/test-virtuous-donation-page/) - Your gift helps build homes for healing! Thanks to friends and supporters like you, thousands of families know their futures are worth working toward.
- [Golden Hour with Solid Ground](https://www.solid-ground.org/golden-hour/) -  ~Scroll to 3:15 for the start of the program!~ Golden Hour ... the digital experience These short videos shown during the Golden Hour highlight four brilliant and resilient ways Solid Ground participants and staff adapted services to the virtual world over the past year. See what some of our partners and supporters have to
- [Feedback Form (Farsi – فارسی)](https://www.solid-ground.org/feedback-form-farsi/) - بازخورد ازسوی )فارسی ( نظر خود را به ما بگویید!
- [Feedback Form (Vietnamese – Tiếng Việt)](https://www.solid-ground.org/feedback-form-vietnamese/) - Hãy cho chúng tôi biết quý vị nghĩ gì!
- [Feedback Form (Tigrinya – ትግርኛ)](https://www.solid-ground.org/feedback-form-tigrinya/) - ምን እንደሚያስቡ ይንገሩን!
- [Feedback Form (Spanish – Español)](https://www.solid-ground.org/feedback-form-spanish/) - ¡Dinos qué piensas!
- [Feedback Form (Chinese – 中国人)](https://www.solid-ground.org/feedback-form-chinese-simplified/) - 向我们讲述您的想法！
- [Feedback Form (Amharic – አማርኛ)](https://www.solid-ground.org/feedback-form-amharic/) - ምን እንደሚያስቡ ይንገሩን!
- [Text GLOW to 50155 to meet our goal!](https://www.solid-ground.org/golden-hour-thermometer/) - 
- [Golden Hour Virtual Host Event](https://www.solid-ground.org/golden-hour-virtual-host-event/) - Thank you for volunteering to engage your networks as a Golden Hour virtual host! Together, we'll create an inspiring and fun program to celebrate our community’s brilliance, resilience, and all the rays of light that culminate in the Golden Hour - shining a light on how Solid Ground, community partners, and supporters can help us
- [Win tickets to a reading by Claudia Rankine!](https://www.solid-ground.org/sal-ticket-giveaway/) - Author, playwright, poet, and multi-media artist Claudia Rankine writes strikingly about the human condition. Eager to cross genres, Rankine combines poetry, essay, visuals, and scholarship, and works with her husband to create short films. The author of five poetry collections, two plays, and a variety of essays, Rankine’s latest acclaim comes from her visceral lyric
- [Launch kids into digital learning!](https://www.solid-ground.org/nurture-school-success-bts-enewsletter/) - The start of the next school year is fast approaching. Contribute to the success of young Solid Ground housing residents! Help us raise $10,000 to support school engagement and learning. Gifts over $100 will be graciously matched by Comcast Internet Essentials in the spirit of closing digital divides!
- [Launch kids into digital learning!](https://www.solid-ground.org/nurture-school-success-bts-smedia/) - The start of the next school year is fast approaching. Contribute to the success of young Solid Ground housing residents! Help us raise $10,000 to support school engagement and learning. Gifts over $100 will be graciously matched by Comcast Internet Essentials in the spirit of closing digital divides!
- [Solid Ground's Coronavirus Response](https://www.solid-ground.org/coronavirus/) - News and events surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 are evolving rapidly. Solid Ground continues to closely monitor the changing situation. With safety of our program participants, staff, volunteers, and community foremost in our minds, we are taking leadership from the Seattle & King County Public Health Department and other experts to develop our response. We will use
- [Recipe for Change Virtual Lunch-IN](https://www.solid-ground.org/virtual-luncheon/) - Chef Edouardo Jordan's workshops with Sand Point Housing youth resulted in a beautiful cookbook designed by Enjoli Izidor Design - and presenting sponsor Whole Foods Market donated the essential spice needed for Chef's signature Berbere meatballs recipe.
- [RSVP for the 2020 Virtual Lunch-IN!](https://www.solid-ground.org/rsvp-for-the-2020-virtual-luncheon/)
- [LR - Live stream testing](https://www.solid-ground.org/lr-live-stream-testing/)
- [Your support is the key ingredient!](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate-to-recipe-for-change/) - Thank you for contributing to our largest fundraiser of the year! As we pivot our event from an in-person gathering to a virtual experience, we’re humbled by the outpouring of support and enthusiasm from our community. We mean it when we say that YOU, our Solid Ground community, are the key ingredient to our recipe
- [2020 Luncheon Registration](https://www.solid-ground.org/2020-luncheon-registration/)
- [Giving to 'Whole Lives'](https://www.solid-ground.org/whole-lives/) - Your gift helps people like Lakesha solve poverty! Everyone wants to be seen as a whole person; “housing” and “health” are interconnected and can’t be fully addressed in isolation. Many of the 76,000+ people who come to Solid Ground each year seek specific services but end up accessing others to meet their basic needs and
- [Giving to 'Whole Lives'](https://www.solid-ground.org/social-giving-whole-lives/) - Your gift helps people like Lakesha solve poverty! Everyone wants to be seen as a whole person; “housing” and “health” are interconnected and can’t be fully addressed in isolation. Many of the 76,000+ people who come to Solid Ground each year seek specific services but end up accessing others to meet their basic needs and
- [Giving to 'Whole Lives'](https://www.solid-ground.org/giving-guide-whole-lives/) - Your gift helps people like Lakesha solve poverty! Everyone wants to be seen as a whole person; “housing” and “health” are interconnected and can’t be fully addressed in isolation. Many of the 76,000+ people who come to Solid Ground each year seek specific services but end up accessing others to meet their basic needs and
- [Giving to 'Whole Lives'](https://www.solid-ground.org/legacy/) - Your gift helps people like Lakesha solve poverty! Everyone wants to be seen as a whole person; “housing” and “health” are interconnected and can’t be fully addressed in isolation. Many of the 76,000+ people who come to Solid Ground each year seek specific services but end up accessing others to meet their basic needs and
- [Media Release Form (English)](https://www.solid-ground.org/media-release-form-english/)
- [Celebrate Broadview’s Legacy of Caring](https://www.solid-ground.org/broadview/)
- [Celebrate Gordon’s Leadership & Legacy](https://www.solid-ground.org/gordon/)
- [Food System Support](https://www.solid-ground.org/what-we-do/hunger-nutrition/food-system-support/) - Solid Ground's Food System Support staffs the Seattle Food Committee, which provides technical assistance, administrative services and advocacy support to a coalition of 27 Seattle food banks. We help Seattle’s food banks respond to increased community need through equitable distribution of emergency food. We make bulk purchases of critically-needed foods and deliver over 7 million
- [Farm to Table Dinner - VIP Tickets](https://www.solid-ground.org/farm-to-table-vip/) - We are pleased to offer discounted tickets to our Host Committee, Board of Directors and special friends of Solid Ground. Thank you for all you do! DATE: Saturday, September 15, 2018 TIME: 6:30pm LOCATION: Marra Farm (9026 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) (view map >) PRICE: $200 (Special friends receive $50 off admission) Please
- [2019 Luncheon Donation](https://www.solid-ground.org/2019-luncheon-donation/)
- [Case Manager Pool application](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/job-application-form/case-manager-pool-application/)
- [Sand Point Family Resident Advocate application](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/job-application-form/sand-point-family-resident-advocate-application/)
- [Community Food Education AmeriCorps Application](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/job-application-form/community-food-education-americorp-app/)
- [Sand Point Housing media center](https://www.solid-ground.org/sand-point-media/) - For more information contact Mike Buchman, Communications Director 206.450.9373 NEWS RELEASES Moving forward at Sand Point 2.0 (February 16, 2018) https://www.solid-ground.org/moving-forward-at-sand-point/ Our response to being added to Lyles lawsuit (December 22, 2017) https://www.solid-ground.org/solid-ground-response-to-being-added-to-lyles-lawsuit/ Force review board report highlights need for I-940 (December 12, 2017) https://www.solid-ground.org/force-review-board-report-highlights-need-for-i-940/ Solid Ground endorses De-Escalate Washington (July 11,
- [Diversion Services - Self-Referral Form](https://www.solid-ground.org/diversion-services-self-referral-form/)
- [HP Program Assistant Application 032018](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/job-application-form/hp-program-assistant-application-032018/)
- [Thank you for being a voice for justice!](https://www.solid-ground.org/ap-donate/)
- [After Party - Discounted Tickets](https://www.solid-ground.org/after-party-discounted-tickets/) - DATE: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 TIME: 6-9pm LOCATION: Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134 (view map ») PRICE: $40 (Solid Ground staff and volunteers save 50%!) New this year, we're hosting an After Party in the evening following our Building Community Luncheon! As a special thanks for all you do, Solid Ground staff and volunteers can save
- [Solid Starts for Kids](https://www.solid-ground.org/kids/) - Solid Ground's Sand Point Housing residential campus helps children and families find stability from the trauma of homelessness by providing permanent housing and individualized support. The campus houses 250 amazing children who work hard in school, play hard at the community center, and get the support they need to succeed. They receive specialized children's services
- [For Homeowners](https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-homeowners/) - As of June 30, 2017, Solid Ground’s Mortgage Services program is sunsetting, and we are no longer accepting new clients effective immediately. If you are currently working with Solid Ground’s Mortgage Counselor and have a question, leave a message at 206.694.6768. Washington State Homeowners’ Resources Parkview Services Mortgage Default Program: HUD Approved Housing Counselors provide
- [Donate Now!](https://www.solid-ground.org/farm-to-table-donate/)
- [Donate Now!](https://www.solid-ground.org/mayoral-debate-donate/)
- [Host Site Partner Contribution](https://www.solid-ground.org/cooking-matters-satellite-partners/host-site-partner-contribution/) - Thank you for making a payment toward Cooking Matters classes. Your contribution allows us to provide a quality facilitated educational experience. If you have questions, please contact Nutrition Education Supervisor Sandra Williams at sandraw@solid-ground.org.
- [Supporting Our Sand Point Community](https://www.solid-ground.org/donate/supporting-our-sand-point-community/) - The Solid Ground family is grieving the death of one of our Sand Point Housing residents. While the investigation is ongoing, we know that our residents and staff are scared, confused and hurting. Right now there is need for mental health counseling, grief therapy and meeting emergent needs. You can help by supporting these critical
- [Food Truck Taste Off - Day Of Registrations](https://www.solid-ground.org/food-truck-taste-off-day-of-registrations/)
- [Food Truck Taste Off](https://www.solid-ground.org/food-truck-taste-off-discount/) - DATE: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 TIME: 5:30-8:30pm LOCATION: Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115 (view map ») PRICE: $15-$40 in advance; $20-50 at the door (advance registration closes Wednesday, May 31) Advance registration for the Food Truck Taste Off is now closed. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $40/general admission,
- [Food Truck Taste Off - bring a friend for free!](https://www.solid-ground.org/food-truck-taste-off-2-for-1/) - DATE: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 TIME: 5:30-8:30pm LOCATION: Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115 (view map ») PRICE: $30 for beer garden admission ($40 at the door; advance registration available through May 31) We're happy to offer Monthly Donors and new GiveBIG donors 2 for 1 admission and free drink tickets! Advance registration for
- [WSC AmeriCorps 2017-18 Application](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/job-application-form/wsc-americorps-2017-18-application/)
- [Luncheon Registration](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/events/luncheon-registration/)
- [Lunch & Learn Evaluation: Food Justice Film Fest](https://www.solid-ground.org/lunch-learn-evaluation-food-justice-film-fest/)
- [Donate to win Sounders MLS Cup playoff tickets!](https://www.solid-ground.org/sounders/) - Win a pair of tickets to the Seattle Sounders MLS Cup Conference Finals Match! Donate at least $10 to have your name entered in a drawing to win a pair of Club Level seats for the Tuesday, 11/22/16 home opener of this two-game, aggregate goal series. This is your chance to cheer the Sounders on to
- [Jazz Benefit at Egan’s Ballard Jam House](https://www.solid-ground.org/overton/) - DATE: October 22, 2016 The concert is over, but you can still help end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty! Join Overton Berry, Bruce Phares and Egan’s Ballard Jam House in supporting Solid Ground. At the show we raised $2,885! Use the link below to help us get to $5,000!
- [Food Justice Film Fest Registration](https://www.solid-ground.org/food-justice-film-fest-registration/) - WHEN: Thursday, November 10, 2016, 6-8pm WHERE: Northwest Film Forum (view map »)
- [Van Tour Payment Form 2016](https://www.solid-ground.org/van-tour-payment-form-2016/) - Please fill out the form below to electronically pay for your agency’s spots on the 2016 Van Tour. Cost to attend is $10 per person, which includes lunch and transportation for the whole day. If you are paying for more than one person, please choose or fill in the appropriate amount. No one will be turned
- [WSC AmeriCorps 2016-17 Application](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/job-application-form/wsc-americorps-2016-17/)
- [Field Trip Online Payment](https://www.solid-ground.org/field-trip-online-payment/)
- [Application Form-SGT Bus Operator](https://www.solid-ground.org/application-form-sgt-bus-operator/)
- [Application Form - Stabilization Services Director](https://www.solid-ground.org/application-form-stabilization-services-director/)
- [Job Application Form](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/job-application-form/)
- [Apply: Bring Cooking Matters to Your Organization](https://www.solid-ground.org/become-a-cooking-matters-site-partner/apply-online/)
- [Resource Development Director Application](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/job-application-form/resource-development-director-application/)
- [How'd Your Field Trip Go?](https://www.solid-ground.org/farm-tours-field-trips/howd-your-field-trip-go/)
- [Therapeutic Case Manager	 Supervisor Application](https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/job-application-form/therapeutic-case-manager-supervisor-application-page/)
- [Residential Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/residential-housing/)

## Volunteer

- [WAITLIST: SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/shiba-volunteer/) - Help Washington state residents understand their Medicare rights and options. (There's currently a wait list for new volunteers.)
- [Supply Drive Coordinator](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/supply-drive-coordinator/) - Help Solid Ground provide supplies to our residents!
- [WAITLIST: Summer Meals Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/summer-meals-broadview/) - Support Broadview Shelter staff with distributing free summer meals to youth.
- [Summer Meals Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/summer-meals-sand-point/) - Support Sand Point Housing staff with distributing free summer meals and snacks to youth.
- [Youth Activity Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/sand-point-activity-volunteer/) - Engage with youth through a variety of after-school programs and activities.
- [WAITLIST: Office Support Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/office-support-volunteer/) - Provide administrative and clerical support for Solid Ground's front desk staff.
- [WAITLIST: Children's Program Support Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/children-program-support-volunteer/) - Support Broadview's Children’s Program through childcare, activities, tutoring, etc.
- [Professional Career Guest Speaker](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/professional-career-guest-speaker/) - Share your career expertise with Sand Point Housing resident youth.
- [Youth Tutor](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/sand-point-tutor/) - Provide one-on-one and group tutoring support (virtual and/or in-person) to children and youth.
- [Marra Farm Field Trip Educator](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/marra-farm-field-trip-educator/) - Help lead hands-on educational farm field trips for elementary students and support them in gardening activities. (Volunteers needed Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct.)
- [Cooking & Nutrition Class Assistant](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/class-assistant/) - Help out behind the scenes in our cooking and nutrition classes!
- [Knit-It-Alls Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/kia-volunteer/) - Knit, crochet, or sew warm winter clothing for low-income families!
- [PAUSED: Youth Mentor](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/youth-mentor/) - Support youth development through mentorship and guidance.
- [PAUSED: Voice Message Line Support Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/vm-line-support-volunteer/) - Tenant Services is looking for volunteers to support a voice message line that provides education on renter rights and responsibilities.
- [Activity Leader](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/broadview-activity-leader/) - Develop and lead healing and/or educational activities for adults or youth.
- [Marra Farm Giving Gardener](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/marra-farm-gardener/) - Grow food at Marra Farm! (Volunteers needed Mar-Nov.)
- [Marra Farm Giving Garden Work Party](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/giving-garden-work-party/) - Groups of 6-40 help grow produce at Marra Farm! (Volunteers needed Mar-Nov.)
- [Solid Ground Board Member](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/solid-ground-board-member/) - Help set strategy, oversee management, and provide financial oversight of the organization as part of Solid Ground's Board of Directors.
- [RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Ambassador](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/rsvp-ambassador/) - Support RSVP's mission and volunteer recruitment efforts.
- [Special Events Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/special-events-vol/) - Volunteers will support the Resource Development team with event day responsibilities including, but not limited to, setup and takedown, greeting and interacting with guests, registration, and other responsibilities.
- [Youth Hip Hop Dance Instructor](https://www.solid-ground.org/volunteer/hip-hop-instructor/) - Lead fun, energizing hip hop dance classes for youth at Sand Point Family Housing.

## Careers

- [JourneyHome Case Manager](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/journeyhome-case-manager-2/) - Job Summary The JourneyHome Case Manager supports families of two programs, Rapid Rehousing and Keep King County Housed (KKCH), who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability who reside throughout the Seattle and King County area. This position is part of a team that works with families in crisis to rapidly obtain rental assistance and stabilize
- [A Level Automotive Technician](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/a-level-automotive-technician-2/) - Job Summary Solid Ground Transportation (SGT) includes a program that provides paratransit service under contract to King County Metro’s Access Services and Vehicle Maintenance divisions. SGT also operates the Solid Ground Circulator, providing free transportation in the downtown Seattle core area. The A Level Automotive Technician is responsible for servicing the SGT fleet and other agency
- [Residential Case Manager - Brettler Family Place](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/residential-case-manager-brettler-family-place-2/) - Job Summary This position provides support services and focuses on housing stability to help residents achieve the highest quality of life possible. The Case Manager (CM) provides culturally competent, individually tailored case management to assist residents with the resources needed to maintain housing. This position carries a case load of thirty-five residents and assists
- [DV Legal Advocate](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/dv-legal-advocate/) - Job Summary Broadview is a 24-hour facility providing emergency shelter (10 units), transitional housing (21 units) and support services to women, children and youth whose lives have been disrupted by family violence, substance abuse, inadequate medical and mental health care, long periods of family separation, child abuse and neglect and poverty. Support services include on
- [DV Advocate – Broadview](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/dv-advocate-broadview/) - Job Summary Broadview is a Domestic Violence shelter and transitional housing program providing 24/7 housing and supportive services to DV survivors with children. The Resident Advocate (RA) ensures that there is a staff presence in the building at all times and supports the work of the case manager. The RA assists with promoting the well-being
- [Resident Advocate (On Call)](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/resident-advocate-on-call/) - Job Summary Sand Point Family is a permanent supportive housing program providing 24/7 housing and supportive services to families with children. The Resident Advocate (RA) ensures that there is a staff presence in the building at all times and supports the work of the case manager. The RA assists with promoting the well-being of residents
- [Donor Engagement Specialist](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/donor-engagement-specialist/) - Job Summary The Donor Engagement Specialist helps design and advance supporter journeys that help community members move from learning about Solid Ground’s mission to taking action in meaningful, sustained ways. This role manages a portfolio of mid-level donors and leads annual fundraising campaigns, with a focus on acquisition, retention, upgrade, and deeper engagement. Reporting to
- [C Level Automotive Technician](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/c-level-automotive-technician/) - Job Summary Solid Ground Transportation (SGT) includes a program that provides paratransit service under contract to King County Metro’s Access Services and Vehicle Maintenance divisions. SGT also operates the Solid Ground Circulator, providing free transportation in the downtown Seattle core area. The C Level Technician works under the supervision of the A Level or the
- [Regional Access Point (RAP) Assessment & Diversion Specialist](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/regional-access-point-rap-assessment-diversion-specialist-3/) - Job Summary The Regional Access Point (RAP) Assessment & Diversion Specialist serves families, single adults and young adults experiencing homelessness who are residing throughout the Seattle and King County area. The Assessment & Diversion Specialist will provide core services of system entry, including- discussion of diversion options and explanation of the diversion program; completing household
- [Resident Advocate – Sand Point Families](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/resident-advocate-sandpoint-families-2/) - Job Summary Santos is a permanent supportive housing program providing 24/7 housing and supportive services to families with children. The Resident Advocate (RA) ensures that there is a staff presence in the building at all times and supports the work of the case manager. The RA assists with promoting the well-being of residents through a
- [Food System Support Program Coordinator - Temporary](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/food-system-support-program-coordinator-temporary/) - Job Summary This position coordinates overall administrative support to the Food System Support Program. This generally includes the Seattle Food Committee (“SFC”), and the Washington State Department of Agriculture Emergency Food Assistance Program (“EFAP”) subcontracts. The Food System Support Program Coordinator maintains relationships with relevant parties, including the City of Seattle contract monitor, in coordination
- [Human Resources Coordinator - .80 PT](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/hr-coordinator/) - Job Summary The Human Resource Coordinator is the hub of the HR team and serves as ambassador to the department and the agency. This position provides broad administrative support of day-to-day operations of the Human Resource Department in accordance with agency policy and three union contracts ensuring the smooth operation of HR processes. A key
- [DV Housing Case Manager](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/dv-housing-case-manager/) - Job Summary Broadview is a 24-hour facility providing emergency shelter (10 units), transitional housing (21 units) and support services to women, children, and youth whose lives have been disrupted by family violence, substance abuse, inadequate medical and mental health care, long periods of family separation, child abuse and neglect and poverty. Support services include on
- [Resident Advocate - Santos Place](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/resident-advocate/) - Job Summary Santos is a permanent supportive housing program providing 24/7 housing and supportive services to families with children. The Resident Advocate (RA) ensures that there is a staff presence in the building at all times and supports the work of the case manager. The RA assists with promoting the well-being of residents through a
- [Maintenance Service Worker](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/maintenance-service-worker/) - Job Summary The Maintenance Service Worker assists with road service calls and is responsible for ensuring Seattle Personal Transit vehicles are fueled, cleaned and properly serviced for daily operation. Essential Responsibilities, Duties & Tasks 50% Cleaning interior of vehicle including windows, dashboard, wheelchair securement tracks, seats and belts. Mopping floors weekly, wipe down seats,
- [Food System Support Driver](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/food-system-support-driver/) - Job Summary The Food System Support Driver is responsible for picking up food and non-food items from food distribution warehouses such as Northwest Harvest and Food Lifeline and making deliveries to various Seattle food banks in accordance with program policies and procedures and a predetermined delivery schedule. Deliveries may need to be made during inclement
- [Substitute Domestic Violence Housing Case Manager](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/substitute-domestic-violence-housing-case-manager/) - Job Summary Broadview is a 24-hour facility providing emergency shelter (10 units), transitional housing (21 units) and support services to women, children and youth whose lives have been disrupted by family violence, substance abuse, inadequate medical and mental health care, long periods of family separation, child abuse and neglect and poverty. Support services include on
- [Fleet Maintenance Administrative Assistant](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/maintenance-assistant/) - Job Summary The Transportation Department includes Solid Ground Transportation (SGT), a program that provides para-transit service under contract to King County Metro’s Access Services Division, Community Transportation Services, and the vehicle Maintenance division. The Fleet Maintenance Administrative Assistant is responsible for, administrative tasks including account payments and reconciliations provides supports to the Maintenance department including
- [Operations Dispatcher/Scheduler](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/operations-dispatcher-scheduler-3/) - Job Summary Solid Ground Transportation includes programs that provide para-transit service under contract to King County Metro’s Accessible Services Division; Solid Ground Circulator services; Center Park Shuttle services; and Solid Ground Shuttle services. The Operations Dispatcher/Scheduler is essential personnel responsible for ensuring Operators can complete daily schedules in an efficient manner by providing direction, support
- [Accounts Payable Manager/Assistant Controller](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/dv-housing-case-manager-2/) - Job Summary The Accounts Payable Manager/Assistant Controller is responsible for managing the Accounts Payable function, totaling over $15M in regular payables a year and up to $25M in construction expenses, for Solid Ground and several other non-profits and for profits as needed. This position is responsible for assuring all vendor payments are processed, accrued, expensed,
- [Grant Writer](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/grant-writer/) - Job Summary The Grant Writer provides a critical connection between the mission of Solid Ground and our funding partners and is responsible for accurately representing our community’s needs and how our programs respond to those needs (agencywide, over $2 million annually). The Grant Writer will prepare and submit approximately 60 funding proposals annually to private
- [Domestic Violence Housing Case Manager, Swing Shift](https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/domestic-violence-housing-case-manager-swing-shift/) - Job Summary Broadview is a 24-hour facility providing emergency shelter (10 units), transitional housing (21 units) and support services to women, children, and youth whose lives have been disrupted by family violence, substance abuse, inadequate medical and mental health care, long periods of family separation, child abuse and neglect and poverty. Support services include on site

## Events

- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-6-8-23/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/volunteer-orientation-8-11-26/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice. Attending
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-7-7-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Seattle Central College, this virtual
- [Medicare: Introducción Seminario Web](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-introduccion-9-15-26/) - En este seminario web GRATUITO, aprenderás sobre todos los aspectos de Medicare para que puedas hacer una decisión informada sobre tus opciones de Medicare. Hablaremos sobre… Medicare A, B, C y D Inscripción Beneficios y opciones de Medicare Los planes de Medigap (Seguro Suplementario de Medicare) y Medicare Advantage Obtenga ayuda para pagar los costos
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Shoreline)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-7-10-26/) - TO REGISTER: Call the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center at 206.365.1536. In this FREE presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help
- [Annual Gala: Building pathways beyond poverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/gala-5-28-25/) - Online registration is closed. Please email giving@solid-ground.org with questions. Solid Ground’s mission to end poverty is bold. And at this critical time in our nation’s history, it requires us to stand more firmly than ever in community with those who share our values and believe that every person is important and deserves the opportunity to thrive.
- [Food Truck Taste Off](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/food-truck-taste-off/) - Thanks to everyone who came out Thursday, August 8, for Solid Ground’s Food Truck Taste Off presented by Verizon. We had a great evening of food, fun, and friendly competition as Seattle’s favorite food trucks faced off to solve poverty. Guests sampled signature dishes from local food trucks and voted for the best. This year's
- [Farm to Table Dinner](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/farmtest/) - Please join Solid Ground for an intimate evening of culinary delights at the historic Marra Farm. Enjoy a locally sourced, four-course meal with wine pairings in an idyllic setting while learning how YOU can support food justice in Seattle. 6:30pm | RECEPTION -- Drinks, appetizers & farm tours 7:30pm | DINNER -- Prepared & presented by Shawn Applin, Executive Chef
- [The Good Gathering: Community Conversations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/the-good-gathering-7-23-25/) - Join nonprofits Solid Ground, Volunteers of America Western Washington, Starfire Sports, and King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) for The Good Gathering at Columbia Tower Club, an inspiring evening of connection, celebration, and social impact! Connect, converse, and champion Seattle nonprofits! Take in sweeping panoramic views from Seattle’s tallest building while you enjoy delicious
- [Building Community Luncheon](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/building-community-luncheon/) - Join us to create a recipe for change!
- [Housing Forum: Can Rapid Rehousing Solve Seattle’s Homelessness Crisis?](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/housing-forum/) - The City’s new plan to address homelessness focuses on Rapid Rehousing (RRH), rent subsidies that get people housed quickly but only last a few months. Can Rapid Rehousing lead toward long-term stability in a market with skyrocketing housing costs? How do we address root causes of housing instability? Join Solid Ground and a panel of
- [Building Community Event: Opening Doors to Opportunity!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/bce-2022-opening-doors-to-opportunity/) - Join us to open doors to opportunity! ~Livestreamed and in person ~ Town Hall Seattle~ Main Event: 4:30 – 5:15pm Afterparty: 5:30 – 6:15pm About the event Challenging times call for swift solutions and collective, unified action to open doors and break down barriers to opportunities. We're excited to celebrate the remarkable work our community
- [Social Justice Salon: Equitable Eating](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/sjs-3-22-23/) - How can we build a more just and resilient local food system? Between bare grocery store shelves and skyrocketing food costs, the last few years have made it abundantly clear just how much we rely on a fragile global system that treats food as a commodity instead of a basic human right. But what if
- [Building Community Event: Overcoming Barriers to Social Justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/bce-5-11-23/) - Join Solid Ground and MC Eva Walker live and IN PERSON in The Forum at Town Hall Seattle for a fun evening celebrating our community's progress overcoming barriers to social justice. Our biggest event of the year, this year's Building Community Event gives you a chance to connect with folks with lived experience who’ve overcome
- [Social Justice Salon: Women of Color Leading Change](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/woc-leading-change-6-6-23/) - Join us for Women of Color Leading Change, a community conversation with BIPOC women CEOs and Executive Directors of King County’s leading anti-poverty organizations! At our next Social Justice Salon, the leaders of five of Seattle’s Community Action Agencies will share their experiences and visions for working to overcome poverty in King County. Through
- [Food Truck Roundup](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/food-truck-roundup-8-11-23/) - For the first time since 2019, we're bringing back the Food Truck Roundup! Join us on August 11 at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park from 4-8pm for a night of music, games, and fun! We'll have 14 local craft vendors, a beer garden, and delicious food from 7 local food trucks! In collaboration with Northwest
- [SOLD OUT! 50th Anniversary Gala](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/50th-gala-5-8-24/) - Registration is now closed, but we can't wait for our 50th Anniversary Gala. We'll celebrate a half century of progress toward solving poverty and share our transformative vision for the future! CEO Shalimar Gonzales will cohost the event with Sasha Summer Cousineau, Fundraising Auctioneer extraordinaire. You’ll enjoy… Reception with jazz greats Bruce Phares and Tim
- [Groundswell Gala](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/gala-5-15-26/) - Registration is now closed. If you have questions about the event, please email giving@solid-ground.org.
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-9-2-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-8-5-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-7-1-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event
- [Rent Smart: Mold & Your Rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-23-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Mold & Your Rights Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. It poses serious health risks to people who live in rentals with mold – and many tenants don’t know their rights or understand Washington state’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA) laws on dealing with mold. Join Solid Ground
- [Rent Smart: Eviction Threats & Your Rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-9-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Eviction Threats & Your Rights Are you worried that your landlord is going to evict you? Want to know your rights in the eviction process? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn: The legal eviction process and steps involved. How legal eviction notices are issued and processed. Information on the
- [Rent Smart: Learning the Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-26-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Learning the Basics Are you a renter in Washington state and want to know more about your rights, general procedures, landlord and tenant responsibilities, making a repair request, or even what to do if you decide you need to break your lease legally? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn: Landlord
- [Rent Smart: Pests & Infestations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-12-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Pests & Infestations Are you dealing with pests in your rental house or apartment? Is your landlord not responding to or handling the pest problem? What are tenants’ rights related to pests? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn: How to report a pest problem to your landlord. Tenants’ rights
- [Rent Smart: Housing Search Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-29-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Housing Search Basics As a Washington state renter, it can be a daunting task to find housing search information and what it takes to find rentals. The laws and processes can be confusing and even overwhelming. Learning general information about housing search and tenants’ rights is the first step to
- [Rent Smart: When You Can't Pay Rent](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-15-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH When You Can't Pay Rent Has your landlord increased your rent? Are you unable to make your rent this month? Will you be evicted – and if so, how does that work? Do you think you should move out to protect yourself? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn: The
- [Rent Smart: Breaking Your Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-2-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Breaking Your Lease Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this workshop, we’ll go over three circumstances where you may be able to break a lease without liability, including: You’ve experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence, or sexual assault. You’ve been assaulted by another
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Aprender los Conceptos Básicos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-12-3-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Aprender los Conceptos Básicos ¿Eres inquilino en el estado de Washington y quieres saber más sobre tus derechos, los procedimientos generales, las responsabilidades del propietario e inquilino, cómo solicitar una reparación o incluso qué hacer si decides que necesitas rescindir tu contrato de arrendamiento legalmente? Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información para Sobrevivientes de Violencia Doméstica](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-11-5-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información para Sobrevivientes de Violencia Doméstica Los inquilinos que sufren violencia doméstica (DV) podrían desconocer sus derechos cuando se produce abuso en su vivienda de alquiler. ¿Quién es responsable de reparar los daños? ¿Qué ocupantes serán desalojados, quiénes podrán quedarse y qué sucederá después? Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos de
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Romper Su Contrato de Arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-10-29-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Romper Su Contrato de Arrendamiento ¿Necesitas rescindir su contrato de arrendamiento para su seguridad? ¿Cómo puedes romper un contrato de arrendamiento si tiene un contrato a plazo fijo? ¿Perderás su depósito si se mudas al romper su contrato de arrendamiento? Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground para obtener
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información Sobre Mudanzas](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-9-24-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información Sobre Mudanzas ¿Está pensando en mudarse de su alquiler residencial actual y le gustaría saber cuáles son los próximos pasos y cuáles son los derechos de sus inquilinos? Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground para obtener más información sobre: Cómo recuperar su depósito de seguridad. Cómo documentar
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Tarifas y Depósitos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-8-27-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Tarifas y Depósitos ¿Alguna vez su propietario le ha cobrado una tarifa y no sabe por qué? ¿Es legal? ¿O has desocupado una vivienda de alquiler y no te han devuelto el depósito? Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground para obtener más información sobre: Qué tarifa pueden
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Desalojos y Terminaciones](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-7-30-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Desalojos y Terminaciones ¿Su propietario o mánager de la propiedad lo está amenazando con desalojarlo? ¿Están los propietarios autorizados a desalojar ellos mismos a los inquilinos? ¿Un desalojo afectará sus posibilidades de volver a alquilar? ¿Quiere saber cuándo un propietario puede rescindir su contrato de alquiler? Únase a los consejeros
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-6-15-26/) - Passionate about making a difference? Solid Ground’s RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) matches the interests, skills, and schedules of volunteers 55 and older with opportunities that meet critical community needs. We invite YOU to share your experience and energy! We hold several information sessions a year to highlight current opportunities. Join us to learn
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orient-5-27-26/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice. Attending
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Plagas e Infestaciones](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-6-25-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Plagas e Infestaciones ¿Tiene problemas con plagas en su casa o apartamento de alquiler? ¿Su propietario no responde ni soluciona el problema de plagas? ¿Cuáles son los derechos de los inquilinos en relación con las plagas? Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground para obtener más información sobre: Cómo informar un problema de
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Opciones cuando no puedes pagar la renta](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-4-30-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Opciones cuando no puedes pagar la renta ¿Tu propietario te ha subido la renta? ¿No puedes pagar la renta este mes? ¿Serás desalojado? Y si es así, ¿cómo funciona el proceso? ¿Crees que deberías mudarte para protegerte? Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground para obtener más información sobre: Las leyes corrientes sobre el aumento de renta y la estabilización de la
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Problemas de reparación y obligaciones del propietario](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-5-28-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Problemas de reparación y obligaciones del propietario ¿Necesitas hacer reparaciones en su casa de alquiler y no sabes si es tu responsabilidad o la del propietario? ¿Estás teniendo dificultades para conseguir que su propietario haga las reparaciones? ¿Y cuáles son exactamente sus derechos como inquilino? Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground para obtener más información sobre:
- [Medicare: Introducción Seminario Web](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-introduccion-6-2-26/) - En este seminario web GRATUITO, aprenderás sobre todos los aspectos de Medicare para que puedas hacer una decisión informada sobre tus opciones de Medicare. Hablaremos sobre… Medicare A, B, C y D Inscripción Beneficios y opciones de Medicare Los planes de Medigap (Seguro Suplementario de Medicare) y Medicare Advantage Obtenga ayuda para pagar los costos
- [Rent Smart: Evictions & Terminations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-24-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Evictions & Terminations Are you being threatened with eviction by your landlord or property manager? Are landlords even allowed to evict tenants themselves? Will having an eviction affect your chances of being able to rent again? Want to know when a landlord can terminate your tenancy? Join Solid Ground tenant
- [Rent Smart: Senior Renters Part 1 – What to look for in your housing search](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-27-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Senior Renters Part 1 – What to look for in your housing search Are you a senior looking to understand your renter’s rights? Do you want to learn about the different types of rentals available for seniors in your community? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn: What seniors can
- [Rent Smart: Senior Renters Part 2 – Fees, deposits & rent increases](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-10-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Senior Renters Part 2 – Fees, deposits & rent increases Are you a senior looking to understand your renter’s rights? Do you want to learn about fees, deposits, and rent increases that affect seniors? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors for information about: Fees and deposits. Senior renters’ responsibilities. Rent increases
- [Rent Smart: Mold & Your Tenant Rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-13-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Mold & Your Tenant Rights Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. It poses serious health risks to people who live in rentals with mold – and many tenants don’t know their rights or understand Washington state’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA) laws on dealing with mold. Join Solid
- [Rent Smart: Evictions & Terminations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-5-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Evictions & Terminations Are you being threatened with eviction by your landlord or property manager? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors and legal advisors to get insight into your tenant rights under Washington state's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act when you're confronted with an eviction or tenancy termination. We'll answer these questions and
- [Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-4-22-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Repair Issues & Landlord Duties Do you need repairs done in your rental home but don’t know if you or your landlord is responsible for fixing them? Are you having a hard time getting your landlord to make repairs? And what exactly are your rights as a tenant? Join Solid
- [Rent Smart: Fees & Deposits](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-4-8-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Fees & Deposits Have you ever been charged a fee by your landlord but don’t know why? Is it even legal? Or have you left a rental and didn’t get your deposit back? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn: Which fees landlords can legally charge tenants and which are
- [Rent Smart: Options for When You Can’t Pay Rent](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-4-7-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Options for When You Can’t Pay Rent Are you unable to make your rent this month? Curious about what you can do? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors along with legal advisors for a better understanding of what rights you have if you can’t pay your rent – and what comes
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Moho y Sus Derechos Como Inquilino](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-3-26-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Moho y Sus Derechos Como Inquilino El moho es un problema grave en el noroeste del Pacífico. Representa un grave riesgo para la salud de las personas que viven en viviendas de alquiler con moho, y muchos inquilinos desconocen sus derechos o las leyes de la Ley de Arrendadores e Inquilinos
- [Rent Smart: Breaking Your Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-3-25-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Breaking Your Lease Do you need to break your lease to stay safe? How can you break a lease if you have a fixed-term contract? Will you lose your deposit if you move out when you break your lease? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn: General information about the
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Auburn)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-4-20-26/) - In this FREE presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by the Auburn Library, this in-person
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-4-11-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by North Seattle College, this virtual
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-4-8-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Des Moines)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-4-15-26/) - In this FREE presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by the Woodmont Library, this in-person
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-6-3-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-5-6-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-4-10-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Seattle Central College, this virtual
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Kirkland)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-6-8-26/) - TO REGISTER: Call the Peter Kirk Community Center at 425.587.3360. In this FREE presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Bothell)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-4-14-26/) - TO REGISTER: Contact Janet Zielasko at 425.286.1035 or janetz@mynorthshore.org. In this FREE presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Kenmore)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-3-26-26/) - TO REGISTER: Contact Janet Zielasko at 425.286.1035 or janetz@mynorthshore.org. In this FREE presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Federal Way)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-3-16-26/) - In this FREE presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by the Federal Way 320th Library,
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-3-18-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orient-4-7-26/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice. Attending
- [Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-3-3-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Repair Issues & Landlord Duties Do you need repairs done in your rental home and don’t know if you or your landlord is responsible for fixing them? Are you having a hard time getting the landlord make repairs? And what exactly are your rights as a tenant? Join Solid Ground
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-9-16-26/) - Passionate about making a difference? Solid Ground’s RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) matches the interests, skills, and schedules of volunteers 55 and older with opportunities that meet critical community needs. We invite YOU to share your experience and energy! We hold several information sessions a year to highlight current opportunities. Join us to learn
- [Day of Service](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/dos-8-21-26/) - Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact! We're coming together across three Solid Ground sites to harvest and care for our Giving Garden at Marra Farm, beautify the Sand Point Housing campus, and help clean and refresh our Solid Ground Transportation (SGT) ACCESS bus fleet. Let’s build community through hands-on service
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-2-18-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-2-4-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Seattle Central College, this virtual
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-1-28-26/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Woodinville)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-1-9-26/) - In this FREE in-person presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Woodinville Library, this in-person
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-5-6-26/) - Passionate about making a difference? Solid Ground’s RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) matches the interests, skills, and schedules of volunteers 55 and older with opportunities that meet critical community needs. We invite YOU to share your experience and energy! We hold several information sessions a year to highlight current opportunities. Join us to learn
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-3-11-26/) - Passionate about making a difference? Solid Ground’s RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) matches the interests, skills, and schedules of volunteers 55 and older with opportunities that meet critical community needs. We invite YOU to share your experience and energy! We hold several information sessions a year to highlight current opportunities. Join us to learn
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-4-8-25/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at this in-person orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice. We hold
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Desalojos y Terminaciones](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-2-26-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Desalojos y Terminaciones ¿Su arrendador o administrador de la propiedad le está amenazando con el desalojo? ¿Los propietarios tienen permitido desalojar a los inquilinos por sí mismos? ¿Un desalojo afectará tus posibilidades de poder alquilar de nuevo? ¿Quieres saber cuándo un arrendador puede rescindir tu contrato de alquiler? Únase a los
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Aprender los Conceptos Básicos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-rent-smart-1-29-26/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Aprender los Conceptos Básicos ¿Eres inquilino en el estado de Washington y quieres saber más sobre tus derechos, los procedimientos generales, las responsabilidades del propietario e inquilino, cómo solicitar una reparación o incluso qué hacer si decides que necesitas rescindir tu contrato de arrendamiento legalmente? Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Seattle)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-12-10-25/) - In this FREE in-person presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA),
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-9-3-25/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice. Attending
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/volunteer-orientation-2-5-26/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice. Attending
- [Rent Smart: Information for Senior Renters](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-12-2-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Information for Senior Renters Are you a senior looking to understand your rights as a tenant? Learn everything you need to know about: Fees and deposits. How to deal with maintenance requests. Finding safety and community in your housing. Evictions in senior housing. Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!
- [Rent Smart: Information for Domestic Violence Survivors](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-3-11-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Information for Domestic Violence Survivors Renters who experience domestic violence (DV) may not know their rights when abuse happens in their rental. Who’s responsible for repairing any damage? Which occupants will be evicted, who gets to stay, and what happens next? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn: How to
- [Rent Smart: Renting with an Eviction on Your Record](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-2-25-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Renting with an Eviction on Your Record Many tenants fear that once evicted, they’ll become houseless and won’t be able to rent in the future. This webinar will focus on how you can still rent with an eviction on your record – and other options to potentially help renters. Join
- [Rent Smart: Overcoming Housing Barriers](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-2-11-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Overcoming Housing Barriers This webinar will focus on overcoming the barriers that prevent tenants from being able to successfully get into rental housing. Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to find out: Information on discrimination and Fair Housing laws. General information on tenant screening process and what can and what cannot
- [Rent Smart: Housing Search Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-2-3-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Housing Search Basics In this webinar, Solid Ground tenant counselors will focus on: Where to search for housing. Tenant screening. Best tips for finding a rental. Tax credit housing. Holding deposits when applying for a rental. Overcoming rental barriers such as criminal history and evictions on your record. Rent Smart
- [Rent Smart: Learning the Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-1-14-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Learning the Basics Are you a renter in Washington state and want to know more about your rights, general procedures, landlord and tenant responsibilities, making a repair request, or even what to do if you decide you need to break your lease legally? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn
- [Rent Smart: Housing Search Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-1-28-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Housing Search Basics As a Washington state renter, it can be a daunting task to find housing search information and know what it takes to find rentals. The laws and processes can be confusing and even overwhelming. Learning general information about housing search and tenants’ rights is the first step
- [Rent Smart: Learning the Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-1-6-26/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Learning the Basics: Landlord and tenant duties, make a repair request, break a lease Join Solid Ground tenant counselors as they discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of Washington state. You’ll learn: How to make a formal repair request. When you can break your lease. How
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation & Counseling (Burien)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-11-17-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Burien Community Center and AARTH (African Americans Reach & Teach Health Ministry), this in-person
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation (Renton)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-11-5-25-2/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Renton Library, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-11-14-25/) - In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Des Moines)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-12-7-25/) - In this FREE in-person presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Woodmont Library, this in-person
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Kirkland)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-11-13-25/) - In this FREE in-person presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Kingsgate Library, this in-person
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation (Federal Way)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-11-2-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Federal Way Library, this in-person event will be presented by a Statewide Health Insurance
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation (Mercer Island)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-30-25/) - TO REGISTER: Contact Mercer Island Community & Events Center at 206.275.7657 or miyfs@mercerisland.gov. Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Mercer
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation (Bellevue)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-10-28-25/) - In this FREE in-person presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Bellevue Library, this in-person
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation (Shoreline)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-27-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Shoreline Library, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation (Tukwila)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-26-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Tukwila Library, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-13-23/) - REGISTER: Call the Sea-Tac Senior Center at 206.973.4680. Join us for our Medicare Open Enrollment workshop. In this FREE session, we’ll cover: What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Lee, a Statewide Health
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-11-5-25/) - Join us for a webinar on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, virtual session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Solid Ground, this Zoom webinar will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-22-25-northshore/) - TO REGISTER: Contact Janet Zielasko at 425.286.1035 or janetz@mynorthshore.org. Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Northshore Senior Center - Bothell,
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-14-25/) - TO REGISTER: Call Greenwood Senior Center at 206.297.0875 to reserve a spot. Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Greenwood Senior
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-22-25-woodmont/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Woodmont Library, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-10-12-25/) - In this FREE in-person presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Fairwood Library, this in-person
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-10-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Woodinville Library, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-7-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Fairwood Library, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Rent Smart: General Tenant Information](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-12-10-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH General Tenant Information Learn some of the basics of Landlord-Tenant law, including: How to navigate the housing search and tenant screening applications. How to get your security deposit back. How to document communications with your landlord. Dealing with repair issues. ...and more. Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres
- [Rent Smart: Pests & Infestations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-11-12-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Pests & Infestations Are you a tenant dealing with an infestation in your rental house or apartment? In this workshop, tenant counselors will describe: how to deal with different types of infestations. how to report the problem to your landlord. what to do if your landlord fails
- [Rent Smart: Renting a Place with an Eviction on Your Record](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-11-4-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Renting a Place with an Eviction on Your Record This webinar will focus on how you can rent with an eviction on your record. Learn what rights you have - and successfully navigate your way to find housing. Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español
- [Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-10-22-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Breaking a Lease Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this workshop, we’ll go over three situations where you may be able to break a lease without liability, including: You’ve experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence, or sexual assault. You’ve been assaulted by
- [Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-10-8-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Repair Issues & Landlord Duties Do you need repairs done in your rental home and don’t know if you or your landlord is responsible for fixing them? Are you having a hard time getting the landlord make repairs? And what exactly are your rights as a tenant? Join Solid
- [Rent Smart: Information for Domestic Violence Survivors](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-10-7-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Information for Domestic Violence Survivors Join Solid Ground tenant counselors as they discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of Washington state. You’ll learn how to: Break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse. Report an incident to a qualified third party. Try to get
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Necesito romper mi contrato de arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-10-30-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Necesito romper mi contrato de arrendamiento. ¿Cómo puedo hacer eso? ¿Necesita romper su contrato de arrendamiento para escapar de una situación peligrosa? En este taller, discutimos situaciones en las que es posible que pueda romper un contrato de arrendamiento sin responsabilidad, incluyendo: Si ha sufrido acosos ilegales, violencia doméstica o agresión
- [Rent Smart: Eviction Threats & Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-1-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Eviction Threats & Your Tenant Rights Are you concerned that your landlord may try to kick you out? In this webinar, you’ll learn about: Local legal resources. How local city laws may impact your situation. The Statewide Good Cause Eviction Bill and how it impacts month-to-month tenancies. How to get
- [Rent Smart: Learning the Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-27-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Learning the Basics Join Solid Ground tenant counselors as they discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of Washington state. You’ll learn: How to make a formal repair request. When you can break your lease. How to formally move out of your unit. Rent Smart Webinars in
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-8-25/) - Join us for a webinar on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, virtual session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Covington Library, this Zoom webinar will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-webinar-10-27-25/) - Join us for a webinar on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, virtual session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Seattle Central College, this Zoom webinar will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-9-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Bitter Lake Community Center, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-1-25/) - Join us for a webinar on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, virtual session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Covington Library, this Zoom webinar will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-18-25/) - TO REGISTER: Call Bellevue Mini City Hall at 425.452.2800 to reserve a spot. Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare How to use
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-17-25/) - TO REGISTER: Contact Janet Zielasko at 425.286.1035 or janetz@mynorthshore.org. Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Kenmore Senior Center, this in-person
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-10-7-25/) - In this webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Seattle Central College, this Zoom event
- [Social Justice Salon: Responding to the Moment](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/social-justice-salon-10-15-25/) - Solid Ground’s Social Justice Salons are intimate, in-person community conversations that bring together Solid Ground staff, participants, partners, and local leaders to discuss innovative solutions to community challenges. In Responding to the Moment: Social Justice, Federal Actions, and the Future of Human Services, we'll bring out into the open the existential conversation currently happening behind
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-24-25/) - Join us for a webinar on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, virtual session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Solid Ground, this webinar will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-21-25/) - TO REGISTER: Call the SeaTac Community Center at 206.973.4680. Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by SeaTac Community Center, this in-person
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-16-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Rainier Beach Community Center, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-13-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by St. Madeleine Sophie Parish, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-10-25-25/) - In this webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by North Seattle College, this Zoom event
- [Housing Justice Advocacy Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/housing-justice-human-services-advocacy-training/) - Join the Seattle Human Services Coalition (SHSC), the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH), and Statewide Poverty Action Network for an IN-PERSON housing justice and human services advocacy training at Solid Ground in Wallingford. We'll have food to share. This training is open to anyone who wants to raise their voice to make sure Seattle,
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-9-24-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Burien Community Center, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-9-8-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare, so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… The differences between Medicare A, B, C, and D The enrollment process Understanding your Medicare benefits and options The difference between Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans How to get help
- [Annual Day of Service](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/day-of-service-8-22-25/) - ~Registration is now closed.~ Roll up your sleeves and join us for our annual Day of Service! You’ll be in good company with hundreds of Solid Ground community members as we gather across multiple Solid Ground and Seattle-area volunteer sites to plant and tend to garden beds, beautify parks, clean up our Solid Ground Transportation’s
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-9-11-25/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Hosted by Redmond Senior & Community Center, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-9-26-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this Zoom event will
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Violencia Doméstica: Conozca sus derechos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-11-6-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Violencia Doméstica: Conozca sus derechos Únase a loconsejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos bajo la ley de inquilinos y propietarios residenciales del estado de Washington. Aprenda: Cómo puede romper un contrato de arrendamiento sin responsabilidad después de un incidente de abuso. Cómo
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Cargos y depósitos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-8-28-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Cargos y depósitos ¿Alguna vez su arrendador le ha cobrado un cargo y no sabe por qué? ¿O se ha ido de un alquiler y no ha recuperado su depósito? Únase a nosotros en este seminario web de los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground que discuten qué cargos pueden imponer
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-7-31-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento ¿Su arrendador o administrador de la propiedad lo amenaza con desalojarlo? Obtenga más información sobre los derechos de los inquilinos cuando se enfrentan a un desalojo o la terminación de su arrendamiento. Únase con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground junto con los representantes legales
- [Rent Smart: Part 2 – What to Look for as a Senior Renter](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-11-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Part 2 – What to Look for as a Senior Renter Are you a senior and looking to understand your rights as a tenant? Learn everything you need to know about: Fees and deposits. How to deal with maintenance requests. Finding safety and community in your housing. Evictions in senior housing.
- [Rent Smart: Eviction Threats & Tenant Rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-10-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Eviction Threats & Tenant Rights Are you concerned that your landlord may try to kick you out? In this webinar, you’ll learn about: Local legal resources How local city laws may impact your situation The Statewide Good Cause Eviction Bill and how it impacts month-to-month tenancies How to get an
- [Rent Smart: Pests & Infestations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-13-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Pests & Infestations Are you a tenant dealing with an infestation in your rental house or apartment? In this workshop, tenant counselors will: Describe how to deal with different types of infestations. How to report the problem to your landlord. What to do if your landlord fails to meet their
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-8-3-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare, so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… The differences between Medicare A, B, C, and D The enrollment process Understanding your Medicare benefits and options The difference between Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans How to get help
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-7-22-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare, so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… The differences between Medicare A, B, C, and D The enrollment process Understanding your Medicare benefits and options The difference between Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans How to get help
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-7-21-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Seattle Central College, this Zoom event
- [Rent Smart: Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-24-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Information about mold and your rights as a tenant Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. Learn why and how to treat and prevent it. In this webinar, tenant counselors will discuss: How to recognize when a house has a mold problem. The owner’s responsibilities to solve repair
- [Rent Smart: Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-2-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. Learn why and how to treat and prevent it. In this webinar, tenant counselors will discuss: How to recognize when a house has a mold problem. The owner’s responsibilities to solve repair problems. What
- [Rent Smart: Pests & Infestations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-5-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Pests & Infestations Are you a tenant dealing with an infestation in your rental house or apartment? In this workshop, tenant counselors will: Describe how to deal with different types of infestations. How to report the problem to your landlord. What to do if your landlord fails to meet their
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-7-6-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare, so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… The differences between Medicare A, B, C, and D The enrollment process Understanding your Medicare benefits and options The difference between Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans How to get help
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-6-27-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare, so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… The differences between Medicare A, B, C, and D The enrollment process Understanding your Medicare benefits and options The difference between Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans How to get help
- [Rent Smart: Evictions & Terminations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-25-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Evictions & Terminations Are you being threatened with eviction by your landlord or property manager? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors and legal advisors to get insight into your tenant rights under Washington state's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act when you're confronted with an eviction or tenancy termination. We'll answer these questions and
- [Rent Smart: Looking for Housing – The Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-23-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Looking for Housing - The Basics In this webinar, Solid Ground tenant counselors will focus on: Where to search for housing Tenant screening Best tips for finding a rental Tax credit housing Holding deposits when applying for a rental Overcoming rental barriers such as criminal history and evictions on your
- [Rent Smart: What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Rent](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-2-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Rent "I can't pay full rent. What are my options? What's the best way to proceed?" Are you unable to make your rent this month? Curious about what you can do? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors along with legal advisors for a
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-6-4-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this Zoom event will
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-6-16-25/) - TO REGISTER: Call 425.587.3360 During this FREE session, you'll learn about… The differences between Medicare A, B, C, and D The enrollment process Understanding your Medicare benefits and options The difference between Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans How to get help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud issues Hosted by Peter Kirk Community Center,
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-8-15-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this Zoom event will
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-7-11-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this Zoom event will
- [Welcome to Medicare Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-5-22-25/) - TO REGISTER: Contact Janet Zielasko at 425.286.1035 or janetz@mynorthshore.org. During this FREE session, you'll learn about… The differences between Medicare A, B, C, and D The enrollment process Understanding your Medicare benefits and options The difference between Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans How to get help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud issues Hosted
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-5-17-25/) - In this webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by North Seattle College, this Zoom event
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-5-7-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this Zoom event will
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-4-16-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this Zoom event will
- [Rent Smart: Fees & Deposits](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-4-9-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Fees & Deposits Have you ever been charged a fee by your landlord and don’t know why? Or have you vacated a rental and didn’t get your deposit back? Join us to discuss… Which fees landlords can impose on tenants. Which fees are illegal. Deposits when applying for a new
- [Rent Smart: Part 1 – What to Look for as a Senior Renter](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-28-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Part 1 – What to Look for as a Senior Renter Are you a senior looking to know your rights as a tenant? Join us to learn… What to look for in your housing search. Which resources are best suited for your specific needs. Using your credit history to find
- [Rent Smart: Mold & Your Tenant Rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-14-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. Learn why – and how to treat and prevent it. We’ll cover… How to recognize when a house has a mold problem. Landlords’ responsibilities to solve repair problems. What you should do as a
- [Rent Smart: Part 1 – What to Look for as a Senior Renter](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-22-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Part 1 – What to Look for as a Senior Renter Are you a senior looking to know your rights as a tenant? Join us to learn… What to look for in your housing search. Which resources are best suited for your specific needs. Using your credit history to find
- [Rent Smart: Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-25-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. Learn why – and how to treat and prevent it. We’ll cover… How to recognize when a house has a mold problem. Landlords’ responsibilities to solve repair problems. What you should do as a
- [Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-4-23-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Repair Issues & Landlord Duties Are you having repair issues in your rental home and don’t know if you or your landlord are responsible to fix them? What exactly are your rights as a tenant and what are the landlord’s duties? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors and legal advisors to
- [Rent Smart: Breaking Your Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-3-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Breaking Your Lease Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this workshop, we’ll go over three situations in which you may be able to break a lease without liability, including: You’ve experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence, or sexual assault. You’ve been assaulted by
- [Rent Smart: Evictions & Terminations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-6-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Evictions & Terminations Are you being threatened with eviction by your landlord or property manager? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors and legal advisors to get insight into your tenant rights under Washington state's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act when you're confronted with an eviction or tenancy termination. We'll answer these questions and
- [Rent Smart: What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Rent](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-4-1-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Rent Are you unable to make your rent this month? Curious about what you can do? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors along with legal advisors for a better understanding of what rights you have if you can't pay your rent, and what
- [Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-3-26-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Breaking a Lease Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this workshop, we’ll go over three situations in which you may be able to break a lease without liability, including: You’ve experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence, or sexual assault. You’ve been assaulted by
- [Rent Smart: Information for Survivors of Domestic Violence](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-3-12-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Information for Survivors of Domestic Violence Join Solid Ground tenant counselors as they discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of Washington state. You’ll learn how to: break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse report an incident to a qualified third party try to
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-2-19-25/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-10-7-25/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an information session. You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done to assist them. The
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-5-8-25/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an information session. You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done to assist them. The
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-3-12-25/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an in-person information session. You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done to assist them.
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-2-19-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this Zoom event will
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-2-5-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Solid Ground, this Zoom event will
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-1-13-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Seattle Central College, this Zoom event
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-3-8-25/) - In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by North Seattle College, this Zoom event
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! No puedo pagar la renta completo](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-4-24-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL No puedo pagar la renta completo. ¿Cuáles son mis opciones? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de proceder? ¿No puede pagar la renta este mes? ¿Y quiere saber qué puedes hacer? Unirse a este seminario web con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground junto con representantes legales para aprender sobre qué
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-12-4-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos Únase con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos de la ley de inquilinos y propietarios residenciales del estado de Washington. Aprenda: Cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación formal. Cuándo puede romper su contrato de arrendamiento.
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- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-9-25-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual ¿Estás pensando en mudarte? Aprenda: Todo lo que necesita saber para recuperar su depósito de seguridad. Documentar las condiciones físicas de su casa o apartamento. Rescindir un contrato de arrendamiento de mes a mes. Romper un contrato de arrendamiento a
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-2-27-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento ¿Su arrendador o administrador de la propiedad lo amenaza con desalojarlo? Obtenga más información sobre los derechos de los inquilinos cuando se enfrentan a un desalojo o la terminación de su arrendamiento. Únase con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground junto con los representantes legales
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en un alquiler](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-6-26-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en un alquiler ¿Es usted un inquilino con una problema de infestación de plagas en su casa o apartamento? En este taller, el consejero bilingüe de Inquilinos describirá… Cómo manejar con diferentes tipos de infestaciones. Cómo reportar el problema a su arrendador. Qué hacer
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Reparaciones, moho, depósitos y responsabilidades del propietario](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-5-29-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Cómo manejar los problemas con reparaciones, moho, depósitos, y responsabilidades del propietario ¿Tiene problemas con su alquiler y su arrendador? Conozca sus derechos como inquilino sobre: cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación problemas de moho aprender acerca de los depósitos saber cuáles son las responsabilidades del arrendador con respecto a su
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-3-27-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino El moho es un problema serio en el noroeste del Pacífico. En este taller, aprenderá: Porque moho es un problema y cómo tratarlo y evitarlo. A reconocer que una casa tiene un problema de moho. Sobre las responsabilidades del propietario para solucionar problemas
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-1-30-25/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos Únase con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos de la ley de inquilinos y propietarios residenciales del estado de Washington. Aprenda: Cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación formal. Cuándo puede romper su contrato de arrendamiento.
- [Rent Smart: Looking for Housing – The Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-1-22-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Looking for Housing – The Basics In this webinar, Solid Ground tenant counselors will focus on: Where to search for housing Tenant screening Best tips for finding a rental Tax credit housing Holding deposits when applying for a rental Overcoming rental barriers such as criminal history and evictions on your
- [Rent Smart: Learning the Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-1-8-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Learning the Basics: Landlord and tenant duties, how to make a repair request, and how to break your lease Join Solid Ground tenant counselors as they discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of Washington state. You’ll learn: How to make a formal repair request When you
- [Rent Smart: Renting with an Eviction on Your Record](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-2-26-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Renting with an Eviction on Your Record This webinar will focus on how you can rent with an eviction on your record. Learn what rights you have and successfully navigate your way to find housing. Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español
- [Rent Smart: Overcoming Barriers to Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-2-12-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Overcoming Barriers to Housing This webinar will focus on overcoming the barriers that prevent tenants from successfully getting into rental housing. Solid Ground tenant counselors will discuss: Tenant credit information Evictions and orders of limited dissemination Dealing with past debt Criminal history on a tenant’s record Landlord discrimination Rent Smart
- [Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-3-4-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Repair Issues & Landlord Duties Are you having repair issues in your rental home and don’t know if you or your landlord is responsible to remedy them? What exactly are your rights as a tenant and what are the landlord’s duties? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors and legal advisors to
- [Rent Smart: Housing Search Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-2-4-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Housing Search Basics In this webinar, Solid Ground tenant counselors will focus on: Where to search for housing Tenant screening Best tips for finding a rental Tax credit housing Holding deposits when applying for a rental Overcoming rental barriers such as criminal history and evictions on your record Rent Smart
- [Rent Smart: Learning the Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-1-7-25/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Learning the Basics: Landlord and tenant duties, how to make a repair request, and how to break your lease Join Solid Ground tenant counselors as they discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of Washington state. Learn how to make a formal repair request, and find out
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-6-18-25/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-14-24/) - REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Join us for a free, in-person Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Larry, a Statewide Health Insurance
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-12-3-24/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. Hosted online by Solid Ground, this event will be presented by Larry, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-19-24/) - In this webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide Health
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-18-24/) - Join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What if you are still working at 65 How to get help paying for Medicare Updates to the Medicare Program from the Inflation Reduction Act This class will
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-16-24/) - Hosted through Shoreline Library, join us for a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Don, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop & Counseling](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-15-24/) - In partnership with African Americans Reach and Teach Health Ministry (AARTH) and Burien Community Center, join us for a workshop on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare This
- [Medicare Open Enrollment In-Person Counseling Pop-up Event](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-popup-11-14-24/) - SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT: Contact MIYFS at miyfs@mercerisland.gov or 206.275.7657. Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers are available for in-person appointments to assist with Medicare plan comparison. This pop-up event is in partnership with Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. Appointments will be in the Luther Burbank Building. Be prepared to bring relevant information such as
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-11-7-24/) - Join us for a free, in-person Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop and learn how to navigate the system.
- [MINDING THE GAP: Poverty, homelessness, and restoring our broken mental health system](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/minding-the-gap-10-23-24/) - Online registration is now closed. Please email suzannes@solid-ground.org to sign up. Solid Ground’s Social Justice Salons are intimate, in-person community conversations that bring together Solid Ground staff, participants, partners, and local leaders to discuss innovative solutions to community challenges. MINDING THE GAP: Poverty, homelessness, and restoring our broken mental health system will explore how our
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-9-24/) - Join a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare This event will be presented by Denise, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA provides free, unbiased,
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-4-24/) - Join a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare This event will be presented by Don, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA provides free, unbiased,
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-2-24/) - Join a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare This event will be presented by Don, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA provides free, unbiased,
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-17-24/) - TO REGISTER: Call 253.931.3016 Join us for an in-person workshop on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Diana, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-15-24/) - TO REGISTER: Call 206.275.7657 or email miyfs@mercerisland.gov. Join us for an in-person workshop on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Don, a Statewide
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-13-24/) - Join us for an in-person workshop on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Denise, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-14-24-b/) - Join us for a webinar on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event, hosted online by Seattle Central College, will be presented by Larry, a Statewide Health Insurance
- [Budget Advocacy Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/budget-advocacy-webinar-10-22-24/) - REGISTER: ...Even if you can't attend! We'll share the recording after the training. Learn how to speak up! Join the Seattle Human Services Coalition (SHSC) and the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH) for an online budget advocacy training. This training is open to anyone who wants to raise their voice to make sure the
- [Budget Advocacy Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/budget-advocacy-workshop-10-8-24/) - Learn how to speak up! Join the Seattle Human Services Coalition (SHSC) and the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH) for an IN-PERSON budget advocacy training. This training is open to anyone who wants to raise their voice to make sure the City of Seattle and King County fund essential human services in this year's
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-10-31-24/) - In this webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide Health
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-10-19-24/) - In this webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event, hosted online by North Seattle College,
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-10-17-24/) - In this webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event, hosted online by Seattle Central College,
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-14-24-a/) - TO REGISTER: Call 206.297.0875. Join us for a workshop on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-10-24/) - TO REGISTER: Contact Janet Zielasko at 425.286.1035 or janetz@mynorthshore.org. Join a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by a Statewide Health Insurance
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-10-8-24/) - Join a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare This event will be presented by Denise, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA provides free, unbiased,
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-10-2-24/) - TO REGISTER: Contact Janet Zielasko at 425.286.1035 or janetz@mynorthshore.org. Join a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare This event will be presented by a Statewide Health Insurance
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-9-10-24/) - Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Necesito romper mi contrato de arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-10-31-24/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Necesito romper mi contrato de arrendamiento. ¿Cómo puedo hacer eso? ¿Necesita romper su contrato de arrendamiento para escapar de una situación peligrosa? En este taller, discutimos situaciones en las que es posible que pueda romper un contrato de arrendamiento sin responsabilidad, incluyendo: Si ha sufrido acosos ilegales, violencia doméstica o agresión
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-12-5-24/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos Únase con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos de la ley de inquilinos y propietarios residenciales del estado de Washington. Aprenda: Cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación formal. Cuándo puede romper su contrato de arrendamiento.
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-9-26-24/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual ¿Estás pensando en mudarte? Aprenda: Todo lo que necesita saber para recuperar su depósito de seguridad. Documentar las condiciones físicas de su casa o apartamento. Rescindir un contrato de arrendamiento de mes a mes. Romper un contrato de arrendamiento a
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Reparaciones, moho, depósitos, y responsabilidades del propietario](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-8-29-24/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Cómo manejar los problemas con reparaciones, moho, depósitos, y responsabilidades del propietario ¿Tiene problemas con su alquiler y su arrendador? Conozca sus derechos como inquilino sobre: cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación problemas de moho aprender acerca de los depósitos saber cuáles son las responsabilidades del arrendador con respecto a su
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-9-30-24/) - TO REGISTER: Call 425.587.3360 Join a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare This event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers. SHIBA provides free,
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-9-24-24/) - In this webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide Health
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-enroll-9-12-24/) - REGISTER NOW: Call 425.837.3339. Join a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare This event will be presented by a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-9-12-24/) - Join a presentation on Medicare's Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss… What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare This event will be presented by a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-9-10-24/) - In this in-person workshop, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide Health
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-8-20-24/) - In this in-person workshop, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-8-9-24/) - In this in-person workshop, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Medicare A, B, C and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide Health
- [Rent Smart: General Tenant Information](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-12-11-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH General information for residential tenants Learn some basics of Landlord-Tenant law, including how to: Navigate the housing search and tenant screening applications. Get your security deposit back. Document communications with your landlord. Deal with repair issues. Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español Tenant Webinar
- [Rent Smart: Pests & Infestations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-11-13-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH What to do about pests and infestations in your rental Are you dealing with pests in your rental house or apartment? In this workshop, Tenant Counselors will describe how to: Deal with different types of infestations. Report problems to your landlord. Take action if your landlord fails to meet their
- [Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-10-23-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH I need to break my lease. How do I do that? Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this webinar, we’ll discuss three situations where you may be able to break a lease without liability, including: You've experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence, or
- [Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-10-9-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH How can I get my landlord to make repairs to my rental? Are you having repair issues in your rental home and don’t know if you or your landlord is responsible to fix them? What exactly are your rights as a tenant and what are the landlord's duties? Learn how
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-6-25-24/) - Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Day of Service Celebrating 50 Years](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/day-of-service-8-23-24/) - Roll up your sleeves and join us for our Day of Service Celebrating 50 Years! You’ll be in good company with 300+ Solid Ground community members as we gather across five Seattle volunteer sites to plant and tend to garden beds, beautify parks, clean up our Solid Ground Transportation’s ACCESS bus fleet, and more! Projects take place
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en un alquiler](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-6-27-24/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en un alquiler ¿Es usted un inquilino con una problema de infestación de plagas en su casa o apartamento? En este taller, el consejero bilingüe de Inquilinos describirá… Cómo manejar con diferentes
- [Rent Smart: Pests & Infestations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-12-3-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Pests & Infestations Are you a tenant dealing with an infestation in your rental home or apartment? In this webinar, Solid Ground Tenant Counselors will cover: How to deal with different types of infestations. How to report the problem to your landlord. What to do if your landlord fails to
- [Rent Smart: Eviction Threats & Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-11-5-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Eviction Threats & Your Rights as a Tenant Are you concerned that your landlord may try to kick you out? Learn about: local legal resources how local city laws may impact your situation the Statewide Good Cause Eviction Bill and how it impacts month-to-month tenancies how to get an eviction
- [Rent Smart: Breaking Your Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-10-1-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Breaking Your Lease Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this workshop, Solid Ground Tenant Counselors will go over three situations where you may be able to break a lease without liability: You’ve experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence, or sexual assault. You’ve been
- [Rent Smart: Evictions & Terminations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-3-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Evictions & Terminations Learn more information on tenant’s rights when confronted with an eviction or termination of their tenancy. Is your landlord or property manager threatening you with eviction? How does one get evicted? What are the reasons and causes for an eviction? What is an unlawful detainer? How can
- [Rent Smart: Options for When You Can’t Pay Full Rent](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-6-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Options for When You Can’t Pay Full Rent Are you unable to make your rent this month? Curious about what you can do? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors along with legal advisors for a better understanding of what rights you have if you can’t pay your full rent – and
- [Rent Smart: Looking for Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-4-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Looking for Housing Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors to discuss housing search basics. We’ll focus on: Where to search for housing Tenant screening information Best tips for finding a rental Tax-credit housing Holding deposits when applying for rentals Overcoming rental barriers such as criminal history and past evictions Rent
- [Rent Smart: Learning the Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-7-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Learning the Basics Learn how to make a formal repair request – and find out when you can break your lease. This webinar will be presented by Solid Ground Tenant Counselors, and a visiting attorney from the Tenant Law Center will also be on hand to help answer questions.
- [Rent Smart: Threats of Eviction & Your Rights as a Tenant ](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-11-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Threats of Eviction & Your Rights as a Tenant Are you concerned that your landlord may try to kick you out? In this webinar, we’ll cover… Local legal resources. How local city laws may impact you. The statewide Good Cause Eviction bill, and how it impacts month-to-month tenancies. How to
- [Rent Smart: General Information – Learning the Basics ](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-28-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH General Information – Learning the Basics Discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under Washington state’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, including: How to make a formal repair request. When you can break your lease. How to formally move out of your unit. Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en
- [Rent Smart: Pests & Infestations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-14-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Pests & Infestations Are you a tenant dealing with an infestation in your rental house or apartment? In this workshop, tenant counselors will let you know: How to deal with different types of infestations. How to report problems to your landlord. What to do if your landlord fails to meet
- [Rent Smart: Looking for Housing – The Basics ](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-24-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Looking for Housing – The Basics Learn the basics of housing search, including: where to search tenant screening best tips for finding a rental tax credit housing holding deposits overcoming rental barriers like past evictions or criminal history Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-7-25-24/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento ¿Su arrendador o administrador de la propiedad lo amenaza con desalojarlo? Obtenga más información sobre los derechos de los inquilinos cuando se enfrentan a un desalojo o la terminación de su arrendamiento. Únase con
- [Rent Smart: I Can't Pay Full Rent. What Are My Options? ](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-10-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH I Can't Pay Full Rent. What Are My Options? Are you unable to make your rent this month? Curious about what you can do? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors along with legal advisors for a better understanding of what rights you have if you can’t pay your full rent
- [Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-2-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Repair Issues & Landlord Duties Do you need repairs in your rental and don’t know if you or your landlord are responsible for fixing them? What exactly are your rights as a tenant – and what are the landlord’s duties? Solid Ground Tenant Counselors and legal representatives will explain how
- [Rent Smart: Evictions & Terminations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-26-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Evictions & Terminations Are you being threatened with eviction by your landlord or property manager? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors and legal advisors to get information and insight on tenants’ rights under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. We’ll answer these questions and more... How does one get evicted?
- [Rent Smart: Part 2 – What to Look for as a Senior Renter](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-12-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Part 2 – What to Look for as a Senior Renter Are you a senior looking to know your rights as a tenant? Join us to learn… Information on fees and deposits. Dealing with maintenance requests. Factoring safety and community into your housing search. Information on evictions in senior housing.
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-7-20-24/) - Learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Central Seattle College, this Zoom event will be presented by
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-7-15-24/) - Learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Central Seattle College, this Zoom event will be presented by
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-4-17-24/) - Learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Central Seattle College, this Zoom event will be presented
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-5-20-24/) - REGISTER: Call 425.587.3360 to reserve your spot! In this in-person workshop, you’ll learn about all the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-6-4-24/) - In this in-person workshop, you’ll learn about all the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-5-29-24/) - In this in-person workshop, you’ll learn about all the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide
- [Cooking Matters Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-training-4-23-24/) - Solid Ground works to support community members experiencing food insecurity through Cooking Matters classes with adults and families. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on, learner-driven education that combines cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety, and sanitation. Do you love sharing your passion for food? Community Food Education seeks volunteer Cooking
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Cómo manejar los problemas con su alquiler y propietario](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-5-30-24/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Cómo manejar los problemas con su alquiler y propietario? ¿Tiene problemas con su alquiler y su arrendador? Conozca sus derechos como inquilino sobre… Cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación. Problemas de moho. Los depósitos. Saber cuáles son las responsabilidades
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! No puedo pagar la renta completo](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-4-25-24/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL No puedo pagar la renta completo. ¿Cuáles son mis opciones? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de proceder? ¿No puede pagar la renta este mes? ¿Y quiere saber qué puedes hacer? Unirse a este seminario web con los consejeros de
- [Rent Smart: Fees & Deposits](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-4-10-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Fees & Deposits Have you ever been charged a fee by your landlord and don’t know why? Or have you vacated a rental and didn’t get your deposit back? Join us to discuss… Which fees landlords can impose on tenants. Which fees are illegal. Deposits when applying for a new
- [Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-4-24-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Repair Issues & Landlord Duties Do you need repairs in your rental and don’t know if you or your landlord are responsible for fixing them? What exactly are your rights as a tenant – and what are the landlord’s duties? Learn how to request repairs, and find out what the
- [Rent Smart: Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-8-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. In this webinar, you’ll find out why – plus how to treat and prevent it. You’ll learn… How to recognize when a house has a mold problem. The owner’s responsibilities to solve repair problems.
- [Volunteer Orientation – IN PERSON](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-4-9-24/) - Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-2-22-24/) - Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-3-2-24/) - Learn about all of the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-3-27-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Breaking a Lease Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this webinar, we’ll discuss three situations in which you may be able to break a lease without liability: If you’ve experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence, or sexual assault. If you’ve been assaulted by
- [Rent Smart: Info for Domestic Violence Survivors](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-3-13-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Info for Domestic Violence Survivors Join us to discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Learn how to… break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse report an incident to a qualified third party try to get an eviction off your tenant
- [Rent Smart: Housing Search Part 3 – Renting with an Eviction on Your Record](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-2-28-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Housing Search Part 3 – Renting with an Eviction on Your Record This is the final session of a three-part series on your housing search. We’ll focus on how you can… rent with an eviction on your record understand your rights successfully navigate your way to find housing
- [Rent Smart: Housing Search Part 2 – Overcoming Barriers to Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-2-14-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Housing Search Part 2 – Overcoming Barriers to Housing This is the second of a three-part series on your housing search. We’ll focus on overcoming barriers that prevent tenants from successfully getting into rental housing. Topics include… tenant credit information evictions and orders of limited dissemination dealing with past
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-2-10-24-2/) - Learn about all of the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. At this in-person workshop, we’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-3-20-24/) - Learn about all of the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-2-10-24/) - Learn about all the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by North Seattle College, this Zoom event will be
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-1-31-24/) - TO REGISTER: Contact Janet Zielasko at 425.286.1035 or janetz@mynorthshore.org. Learn about all the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-1-26-24/) - Learn about all the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-3-28-24/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino El moho es un problema serio en el noroeste del Pacífico. En este taller, aprenderá: Porque moho es un problema y cómo tratarlo y evitarlo. A reconocer que una casa tiene
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-2-22-24/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento ¿Su arrendador o administrador de la propiedad lo amenaza con desalojarlo? Obtenga más información sobre los derechos de los inquilinos cuando se enfrentan a un desalojo o la terminación de su arrendamiento. Únase con
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-1-25-24/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos Únase con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos de la ley de inquilinos y propietarios residenciales del estado de Washington. Aprenda: Cómo hacer
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-vols-10-15-24/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an information session. You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done to assist them. The
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-vols-5-29-24/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an information session. You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done to assist them. The
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-vols-3-7-24/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an information session. You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done to assist them. The
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-12-7-23/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento ¿Su arrendador o administrador de la propiedad lo amenaza con desalojarlo? ¿Cómo se puede desalojar a uno y cuáles son las razones y causas de un desalojo? ¿Qué es una retención ilícita? ¿Cómo puedo rescindir mi contrato de arrendamiento? Obtenga más información sobre los derechos de
- [Rent Smart: General Tenant Information](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-1-10-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH General Tenant Information Discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Learn how to make a formal repair request and when you can break your lease. Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español Tenant Webinar Videos
- [Rent Smart: Housing Search Part 1 – Looking for Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-1-24-24/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Housing Search Part 1 – Looking for Housing This is the first of a three-part series on your housing search. We'll focus on… where to search how tenants are screened best tips for finding a rental tax credit housing holding deposits when applying for a rental Rent Smart
- [Cooking Matters Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-training-2-29-24/) - Solid Ground works to support community members experiencing food insecurity through Cooking Matters classes with adults and families. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on, learner-driven education that combines cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety, and sanitation. Do you love sharing your passion for food? Community Food Education seeks volunteer Cooking
- [Social Justice Salon: Untangling the Safety Net](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/social-justice-salon-untangling-the-safety-net/) - Join the conversation on creating equitable access to opportunity! Too often, people who need and deserve public benefits programs support encounter steep eligibility requirements, confounding paperwork, and other barriers – some of them insurmountable. We hope to see you for this in-person community conversation about how we can untangle our safety net and make it
- [Cooking Matters New Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-training-9-28-23/) - Solid Ground works to support community members experiencing food insecurity through Cooking Matters classes with adults and families. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on, learner-driven education that combines cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety, and sanitation. Do you love sharing your passion for food? Community Food Education seeks volunteer Cooking Facilitators,
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-11-18-23/) - Learn about all the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by North Seattle College, this Zoom event
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-6-23/) - Join us for a free, in-person Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Don, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-10-4-23/) - Join us for an in-person Welcome to Medicare Workshop and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-welcome-10-24-23/) - Join us for an in-person Welcome to Medicare Workshop and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-24-23/) - Join us for a free, in-person Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Don, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-19-23/) - Join us for a free, in-person Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop and learn how to navigate the system.
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-18-23/) - Join us for our Medicare Open Enrollment presentation. In this FREE session, we’ll cover: What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Lee and Laura, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Program volunteer. SHIBA
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-12-23/) - REGISTER: Call the Greenwood Senior Center at 206.297.0875. Join us for our Medicare Open Enrollment presentation. In this FREE session, we’ll cover: What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Lee and Laura, a Statewide
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-10-5-23/) - REGISTER: Call the Auburn Senior Center at 253.931.3016. Join us for our Medicare Open Enrollment presentation. In this FREE session, we’ll cover: What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Diana, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-4-23/) - Join us for our Medicare Open Enrollment presentation. In this FREE session, we’ll cover... What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Don, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-11-16-23/) - Join us for our Medicare Open Enrollment presentation. In this FREE session, we’ll cover... What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Denise, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-10-14-23/) - Join us for our in-person Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop. In this FREE session, we’ll cover: What you can do during Medicare Open Enrollment. Choosing and changing plans. What Medigap plans are available. How to get help paying for Medicare. This event will be presented by Lee and Laura, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-9-14-23/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-9-21-23/) - Join us for a free, in-person Welcome to Medicare Workshop and learn how to navigate the system.
- [Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-10-25-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH I need to break my lease. How do I do that? Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this webinar, we'll discuss three situations where you may be able to break a lease without liability, including: You've experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence,
- [Rent Smart: Getting Your Landlord to Make Repairs](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-10-11-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH How can I get my landlord make repairs to my rental? Are you having issues in your rental that need repair? Are you having a hard time getting your landlord to make repairs? This webinar will explain your tenant rights and what you need to do to request repairs
- [Rent Smart: Pests & Infestations in a Rental](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-11-15-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH What to do about pests and infestations in your rental. Are you a tenant dealing with an infestation in your rental house or apartment? In this workshop, tenant counselors will: Describe how to deal with different types of infestations. Explain how to report the problem to your landlord. Tell
- [Rent Smart: General Tenant Information](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-12-13-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH General Tenant Information Discuss tenants' rights and procedures from the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of Washington state. You'll learn how to... Make a formal repair request. Break your lease. Formally move out of your unit. Get your deposit back. Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales
- [Help Prevent Medicare Fraud & Abuse Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-fraud-5-23-23/) - Join SHIBA for a free in-person presentation to look at common scams and how to avoid fraud.
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-4-25-23/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system.
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en un alquiler](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-6-29-23/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en un alquiler ¿Es usted un inquilino tratando con una infestación en su casa o apartamento? En este taller, el consejero bilingüe de Inquilinos describirá: Cómo manejar con diferentes tipos de infestaciones.
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-7-27-23/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento ¿Su arrendador o administrador de la propiedad lo amenaza con desalojarlo? Obtenga más información sobre los derechos de los inquilinos cuando se enfrentan a un desalojo o la terminación de su arrendamiento. Únase con
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Cargos y depósitos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-8-31-23/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Cargos y depósitos ¿Alguna vez su arrendador le ha cobrado un cargo y no sabe por qué? ¿O se ha ido de un alquiler y no ha recuperado su depósito? Únase a nosotros en este seminario web de los
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-9-28-23/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual ¿Estás pensando en mudarte? Aprenda: todo lo que necesita saber para recuperar su depósito de seguridad documentar las condiciones físicas de su casa o apartamento rescindir un contrato
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Necesito romper mi contrato de arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-10-26-23/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Necesito romper mi contrato de arrendamiento. ¿Cómo puedo hacer eso? ¿Necesita romper su contrato de arrendamiento para escapar de una situación peligrosa? En este taller, discutimos situaciones en las que es posible que pueda romper un contrato de arrendamiento
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Violencia Doméstica – Conozca sus derechos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-11-9-23/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Violencia Doméstica – Conozca sus derechos Únase a los asesores de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos de la Ley de Arrendadores y Arrendatarios Residenciales del Estado de Washington. Aprenda cómo: puede
- [Rent Smart: Evictions & Terminations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-14-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Evictions & Terminations Are you being threatened with eviction by your landlord or property manager? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors and legal advisors to get information and insight on tenants’ rights under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. We’ll answer these questions and more: How does one get evicted?
- [Rent Smart: I can't pay full rent. What are my options?](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-28-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH I can't pay full rent. What are my options? Curious about what you can do or how to proceed if you're unable to make your rent this month? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors to better understand your rights under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act if you can’t pay
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-4-29-23/) - Join us online for a Welcome to Medicare Webinar and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This class will be taught by a Solid Ground SHIBA
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-5-2-23/) - Join us for an in-person Welcome to Medicare Workshop and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This class will be taught by a Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-6-20-23/) - Join us for an in-person Welcome to Medicare Workshop and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This class will be taught by a Solid Ground SHIBA
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-7-8-23/) - Join us online for a Welcome to Medicare Webinar and learn how to navigate the system.
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-7-12-23/) - Join us online for a Welcome to Medicare Webinar and learn how to navigate the system.
- [Rent Smart: General Tenant Information](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-9-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH General Tenant Information Discuss tenants' rights and procedures from Washington state's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. You'll learn how to... Make a formal repair request. Break your lease. Formally move out of your unit. Get your deposit back. Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español Tenant
- [Rent Smart: What to Look for as a Senior Renter](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-23-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH What to Look for as a Senior Renter Are you a senior looking to know about your rights as a tenant? Learn everything you need to know about... What to look for in your housing search. Which resources are best suited for your search. Using your credit history to
- [Rent Smart: Threats of Eviction & Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-13-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Threats of Eviction & Your Rights as a Tenant Are you concerned that your landlord may try to kick you out? Learn about... Local legal resources. How local city laws may impact you. The statewide Good Cause Eviction bill and how it impacts month-to-month tenancies. How to get an
- [Rent Smart: Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-27-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. In this webinar, you'll find out why - plus how to treat and prevent it. You'll learn... How to recognize when a house has a mold problem. Owner responsibilities to solve repair problems.
- [Living Well: Medicare and You Weekly Workshops](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-workshop-series/) - Do you have ongoing questions about Medicare? Join us for a free weekly discussion group focused on various aspects of the program each week over the course of 8 weeks. Get your questions answered!
- [Medicare Fraud Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-fraud-workshop/) - Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion each year and raises the cost of healthcare for everyone. Learn about different forms of Medicare fraud. Review ways you can prevent, detect and report suspicious activity. This free class will be taught by a Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) Volunteer. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and
- [Rent Smart: Looking for Housing Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-12-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Looking for Housing Basics Learn the basics of a housing search, including... where to search tenant screening best tips for finding a rental tax credit overcoming rental barriers such as a criminal history and a record of evictions Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en
- [Rent Smart: Payment Plans & What to Expect in Mediation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-26-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Payment Plans & What to Expect in Mediation The pandemic resulted in job and income loss for many King County residents who now have a lot of rental debt. This presentation is for you if you live in King County and are experiencing any of the following: You're behind
- [Cooking Matters New Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-training-6-22-23/) - Solid Ground works to support community members experiencing food insecurity through Cooking Matters classes with adults and families. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on, learner-driven education that combines cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety, and sanitation. Do you love sharing your passion for food? Community Food Education seeks volunteer Cooking Facilitators,
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/10-11-23-rsvp-vols/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an information session. You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done to assist them.
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-4-13-23/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race & Social Justice.
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! No puedo pagar la renta completa](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-4-27-23/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL No puedo pagar la renta completa. ¿Cuáles son mis opciones? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de proceder? ¿No puede pagar la renta este mes? ¿Y quiere saber qué puedes hacer? Unirse a este seminario web con los consejeros de
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-5-25-23/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino El moho es un problema serio en el noroeste del Pacífico. En este taller, aprenderá: Porque moho es un problema y cómo tratarlo y evitarlo. A reconocer que una casa tiene
- [Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-26-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Repair Issues & Landlord Duties Do you need repairs in your rental and don’t know if you or your landlord are responsible for fixing them? What exactly are your rights as a tenant – and what are the landlord’s duties? Learn how to request repairs, and find out what
- [Rent Smart: Fees & Deposits](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-10-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Fees & Deposits Have you ever been charged a fee by your landlord but don’t know why? Is it even legal? Or have you vacated from a rental, and you didn’t get your deposit back? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors and legal advisors to discuss which fees landlords can
- [Rent Smart: Info for Domestic Violence Survivors](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-4-26-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Info for Domestic Violence Survivors Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors to discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. You’ll learn: how you can break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse. how to make a report of an incident to a qualified
- [Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-4-19-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH I need to break my lease. How do I do that? Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this webinar, we'll discuss three situations where you may be able to break a lease without liability, including: You’ve experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence,
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-2-23-23/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información General – Aprender los conceptos básicos Únase con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos de la Ley de inquilinos y propietarios residenciales del estado de Washington. Aprenda: cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación formal cuándo puede romper su contrato de
- [Rent Smart: Housing Search Part 1 – Looking for Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-2-15-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Housing Search Part 1 – Looking for Housing This first of a three-part series on your housing search focuses on: where to search how tenants are screened best tips for finding a rental tax credit housing holding deposits when applying for a rental Rent Smart Webinars in English
- [Cooking Matters Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cm-vols-4-20-23/) - Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) program is teaching virtual and in-person classes, and we need volunteers like you to make it happen! Cooking Matters classes combine cooking, nutrition, food justice, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety, and sanitation to community members experiencing food insecurity. Each Cooking Matters class is led by a staff Community Food Educator
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Reparaciones, moho, depósitos, y responsabilidades del propietario](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-3-30-23/) - ¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA! Envía un correo electrónico a tenantwa@solid-ground.org para recibir el enlace Zoom. ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Cómo manejar los problemas con reparaciones, moho, depósitos, y responsabilidades del propietario ¿Tiene problemas con su alquiler y su arrendador? Conozca sus derechos como inquilino sobre: cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación problemas de moho aprender acerca de los
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Plan de repago e información de mediación](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-espanol-1-26-23/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Plan de repago e información de mediación Muchos inquilinos están luchando para mantenerse al día con los pagos de la renta y han acumulado una deuda de renta significativa. Esta presentación es para USTED si es residente del condado de King y: Está atrasado en el pago de la renta. Ha
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Plan de repago e información de mediación](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/inquilinos-inteligentes-plan-de-repago-e-informacion-de-mediacion/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Plan de repago e información de mediación/ Payment plans and mediation information La pandemia de COVID-19 ha provocado la pérdida de empleo e ingresos para muchos residentes del condado de King. Muchos inquilinos están luchando para mantenerse al día con los pagos de la renta y han acumulado una deuda de
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/6-8-23-rsvp-vols/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an information session. You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done to assist them.
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 & Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/4-18-23-rsvp-vols/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an information session. You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done to assist them.
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-4-8-23/) - Join us for an in-person Welcome to Medicare Workshop and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This class will be taught by a Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide
- [Rent Smart: Housing Search Part 3 – Renting with an Eviction on Record](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-3-22-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Housing Search Part 3 – Renting with an Eviction on Record This final installment of a three-part series on your housing search focuses on how you can rent with an eviction on your record. Learn your rights and successfully navigate to find housing. Rent Smart Webinars in English
- [Rent Smart: Housing Search Part 2 – Overcoming Barriers to Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-3-8-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Housing Search Part 2 – Overcoming Barriers to Housing This second of a three-part series on your housing search focuses on overcoming barriers that prevent tenants from successfully getting into rental housing. Topics include: tenant credit information evictions and orders of limited dissemination dealing with past debt criminal history
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-3-9-23/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This class will be taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)
- [Welcome to Medicare Webinar](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-3-4-23/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This class will be taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-2-9-23/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Cooking Matters Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cm-vols-2-28-23/) - Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) program is teaching virtual and in-person classes, and we need volunteers like you to make it happen! Cooking Matters classes combine cooking, nutrition, food justice, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety, and sanitation to community members experiencing food insecurity. Each Cooking Matters class is led by a staff Community Food Educator
- [Info Session for Volunteers 55 and Older](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/2-15-23-rsvp-vols/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an orientation. You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done to assist them. The
- [Rent Smart: Domestic Violence – Know Your Rights in 2023](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-2-8-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Domestic Violence – Know Your Rights in 2023 Discuss tenants' rights and procedures under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of Washington State. You'll learn: how you can break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse how to make a report of an incident to a qualified third party
- [Welcome to Medicare](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-2-27-23/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This class will be taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)
- [Rent Smart: General Tenant Information](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-1-25-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH General Tenant Information Discuss tenants' rights and procedures under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of Washington state. You’ll learn: how to make a formal repair request when you can break your lease how to go about getting your deposit back Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales
- [Rent Smart: Payment Plans & What to Expect in Mediation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-1-11-23/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Payment Plans & What to Expect in Mediation The pandemic led to employment and income loss for many King County residents. Many tenants struggle to keep up with rent payments and have significant rental debt. This presentation is for you if you’re a King County resident experiencing any of
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Violencia Doméstica: Conozca sus derechos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/inquilinos-inteligentes-violencia-domestica-conozca-sus-derechos/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Violencia Doméstica: Conozca sus derechos/ Domestic Violence: Know Your Rights Únase a los asesores de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos de la Ley de Arrendadores y Arrendatarios Residenciales del Estado de Washington. Aprenda: cómo puede romper un contrato de arrendamiento sin responsabilidad después
- [Welcome to Medicare](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-1-11-23/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This class will be taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)
- [Help Prevent Medicare Fraud & Abuse](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/prevent-medicare-fraud-abuse-12-6-22/) - Join SHIBA for a free hybrid presentation to look at common scams and how to avoid fraud. Learn how to do your part to tackle fraud in our community! Find out who is affected by fraud and the consequences. Hear about the latest scams and fraud schemes. Find out how to prevent, detect and report
- [Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-10-26-22/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Breaking a Lease Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this webinar, we'll go over three scenarios where you may be able to break a lease without liability. These are: 1) You've experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence, or sexual assault. 2) You've
- [Rent Smart: Pests and Infestations in a Rental](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-11-9-22/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Breaking a Lease Are you a tenant dealing with an infestation in your rental house or apartment? In this workshop tenant counselors will: Describe how to deal with different types of infestations Tell you how to report problems to your landlord Tell you what to do if your landlord
- [Rent Smart: General Information for Residential Tenants](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-12-14-22/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: General Information for Residential Tenants Learn some Landlord-Tenant Law basics, including... how to navigate housing search tenant screening applications how to get your security deposit back how to document things with your landlord dealing with repair issues ...and other landlord-tenant issues Presented by Solid Ground Tenant Counselors; a visiting
- [Welcome to Medicare](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-10-29-22/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover...
- [Medicare Open Enrollment](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-19-22/) - Join us for our Medicare Open Enrollment presentation. In this FREE session, you will learn...
- [Statewide Health Insurance Program Info Session](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/shiba-info-9-28-22/) - Need help with Medicare? Contact SHIBA! Join us to learn more about the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Program. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare health care choices.
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-9-20-22/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Medicare Open Enrollment](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/open-enrollment-10-17-22/) - Join us for our Medicare Open Enrollment presentation. You’ll learn:
- [Welcome to Medicare](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-10-12-22/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover...
- [Rent Smart: Mold and Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-mold-and-your-rights-as-a-tenant/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Mold and Your Rights as a Tenant Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. Learn why it's a problem and how to treat and prevent it. Learn to: Recognize when a house has a mold problem Learn about the responsibilities of the owner to solve repair problems
- [Public Benefits Are Key! Medicare Savings Program & Spenddowns Training for Service Providers](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/public-benefits-medicare-11-16-22/) - The Coalition on Homelessness and Solid Ground's Benefits Legal Assistance (BLA) attorneys invite you to join us for a Public Benefits Are Key! session on understanding the Medicare Savings Program and Spenddowns to help people experiencing homelessness apply for and maintain public benefits. Geared toward case managers working with people experiencing homelessness – both
- [Public Benefits Are Key! TANF Training for Service Providers](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/public-benefits-are-key-tanf-10-27-22/) - The Coalition on Homelessness and Solid Ground's Benefits Legal Assistance (BLA) attorneys invite you to join us for the Public Benefits Are Key! session about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) & WorkFirst programs. Geared toward case managers working with people experiencing homelessness – both new case managers as well as experienced providers
- [Public Benefits Are Key! A Listening Session for Service Providers](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/public-benefits-listening-session-9-8-22/) - The Coalition on Homelessness and Solid Ground's Benefits Legal Assistance (BLA) attorneys invite you to join us in a listening session for the Public Benefits Are Key! training series. This session is designed to hear about the issues practitioners face when attempting to get your clients on public benefits. What barriers make it hard
- [Public Benefits Are Key! HEN/ABD Training for Service Providers](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/abd-hen-training-9-29-22/) - The Coalition on Homelessness and Solid Ground's Benefits Legal Assistance (BLA) attorneys invite you to join us for the Public Benefits Are Key! session about the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) and Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) programs. Geared toward case managers working with people experiencing homelessness – both new case managers as well
- [Social Justice Salon: Interrupting Generational Poverty Through Youth Development](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/social-justice-salon-addressing-generational-poverty-9-10-22/) - Truly ending poverty requires stopping generational or inherited poverty. This Salon investigates how Solid Ground services and advocacy create pathways to success for youth. You’ll hear from community partners and youth participants as we explore the many ways we can build healthier communities for generations to come. You'll also meet some talented youth artists from
- [Calling Volunteer Enthusiasts 55 and Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-vols-10-4-22/) - Register Now! Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an orientation to learn about... You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being
- [Marra Farm Fest](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/marra-farm-fest-8-27-22/) - Please join us and the rest of the Marra Farm Coalition for the 20th Annual Marra Farm Fest in South Park! This will be a family friendly celebration, and there is no need to pre-register. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. We’ll have: Free food Fresh apple cider Youth activities ¡Bienvenidos a este celebración
- [Welcome to Medicare - Rainbow Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-8-18-22/) - Learn unbiased Medicare information from a trained SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteer to help you be an informed consumer. This Rainbow event is tailored especially for LGBTQ+ identified individuals, friends, and allies. It's hosted by Rainbow Recreation, a program of Lifelong Recreation for LGBTQ Seniors 55+, in collaboration with Solid Ground’s SHIBA (Statewide
- [Welcome to Medicare](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-8-4-22/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)
- [Welcome to Medicare](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-help-9-1-22/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud This class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)
- [Welcome to Medicare](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-workshop-7-9-22/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by Seattle Central College, this class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA
- [Welcome to Medicare](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-workshop-8-13-22/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud Hosted by North Seattle College, this class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-6-28-22/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-workshop-6-7-22/) - Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) staff
- [Cooking Matters Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-volunteer-training/) - Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) program is excited to resume hosting in-person classes, and we need volunteers like you to make it happen! Cooking Matters classes combine cooking, nutrition, food justice, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety, and sanitation to community members experiencing food insecurity. Each Cooking Matters class is led by a staff Community Food
- [Inside Whole Foods Market: Get the most from your shopping experience!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/whole-foods-insiders-tour/) - Learn all the secrets of being a savvy, well-informed shopper, and find out some specialty tips and exclusive deals that only Whole Foods Market offers. You’ll learn tips and tricks for healthy grocery shopping, what to look for on food labels, how to seek healthier options, and how to find the best deals! Please register
- [Whole Foods Market 5% Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/whole-foods-market-5-day/) - Your next grocery shopping trip can help support Solid Ground! Shop at one of the EIGHT Whole Foods Market locations that will donate 5% of the day's sales to our programming - working with us to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change. Store locations: Bellevue - Hours: 7am-10pm Interbay - Hours: 7am-10pm Kirkland
- [Social Justice Salon: Addressing Our Community’s Homelessness Crisis](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/social-justice-salon-addressing-homelessness-5-12-22/) - Permanent housing with place-based support services as needed is one key to ending homelessness. Moderated by Nicole Macri, Deputy Director for Strategy at Downtown Emergency Service Center and Washington State House of Representatives member (43rd District), this Salon showcases Solid Ground’s approach – including amplifying resident voices – and presents innovative housing models. Join us
- [Rent Smart: Looking for Housing Basics](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-27-22/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Looking for Housing Basics Learn the basics of a housing search, including: Where to search for housing Information regarding tenant screening Best tips for finding a rental Tax credit housing Information about holding deposits when applying for a rental Overcoming rental barriers such as a criminal history and a
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Necesito romper mi contrato de arrendamiento. ¿Cómo puedo hacer eso?](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/necesito-romper-mi-contrato-de-arrendamiento-como-puedo-hacer-eso/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Necesito romper mi contrato de arrendamiento. ¿Cómo puedo hacer eso?/ I need to break my lease. How do I do that? ¿Necesita romper su contrato de arrendamiento para escapar de una situación peligrosa? En este taller, discutimos situaciones en las que es posible que pueda romper un contrato de arrendamiento sin
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/lo-que-necesita-saber-sobre-la-mudanza-de-su-alquiler-actual/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual/ What you need to know about moving out of your current rental ¿Estás pensando en mudarte? Aprenda: todo lo que necesita saber para recuperar su depósito de seguridad documentar las condiciones físicas de su casa o apartamento rescindir un contrato
- [Rent Smart: General Tenant Information](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-10-22/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: General Tenant Information Join Solid Ground tenant counselors as they discuss tenants’ rights and procedures from Washington state's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. You’ll learn… how to make a formal repair request when you can break your lease how to go about getting your deposit back Presented by Solid Ground Tenant
- [Rent Smart: I can't pay full rent. What are my options? What's the best way to proceed?](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-7-22-22/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: I can't pay full rent. What are my options? What's the best way to proceed? Are you unable to make rent this month? Curious about what you can do? Join us to better understand what rights you have if you aren't able to make rent - and what comes
- [Rent Smart: Evictions and Terminations](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-22-22/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Evictions and Terminations Join us to get insight on your tenant rights under Washington state’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act if you're facing eviction or tenancy termination. We'll cover these questions and more: Are you being threatened by your landlord or property manager with eviction? How does one get
- [Rent Smart: Repair Issues and Landlord Duties](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-6-8-22/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Repair Issues and Landlord Duties Are you having rental repair issues and don’t know if you or your landlord is responsible for remedying them? What exactly are your rights as a tenant – and what are your landlord's responsibilities? Learn how to request repairs, and find out
- [Rent Smart: Fees and Deposits](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-25-22/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Fees and Deposits Have you ever been charged a fee by your landlord and don’t know why? Or have you vacated a rental and didn’t get your deposit back? Join us to discuss: which fees landlords can impose on tenants which fees are illegal deposits when applying for
- [Rent Smart: Information for Survivors of Domestic Violence](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-5-11-22/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Information for Survivors of Domestic Violence Discuss tenants' rights and procedures from the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of Washington state. You'll learn... how to break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse how to get a security deposit back your rights are impacted by legal protections
- [Rent Smart: Getting Your Landlord to Make Repairs](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-10-12-22/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Getting Your Landlord to Make Repairs Are you having issues in your rental that need repair? Are you having a hard time getting the landlord to make them? This webinar explains your tenant rights and what recourse you have to request repairs. Presented by Solid Ground Tenant Counselors; a
- [Rent Smart: Threats of Eviction and Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-9-14-22/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Threats of Eviction and Your Rights as a Tenant Are you concerned that your landlord may try to kick you out? Learn about... local legal resources how local city laws may impact your situation statewide Good Cause Eviction bill and how it impacts month-to-month tenancies how to get an
- [Rent Smart: Moving Out of Your Current Rental](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-8-24-22/) - RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Moving Out of Your Current Rental Thinking about moving out? Learn everything you need to know about... getting your security deposit back tying up loose ends at your old rental dealing with rental debt due to your old landlord documenting the physical conditions of your house or apartment terminating
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Cargos y depósitos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/inquilinos-inteligentes-cargos-y-depositos/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Cargos y depósitos/ Fees and deposits ¿Alguna vez su arrendador le ha cobrado un cargo y no sabe por qué? ¿O se ha ido de un alquiler y no ha recuperado su depósito? Únase a nosotros en este seminario web de los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground que discuten: qué cargos
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/desalojos-y-terminaciones-del-arrendamiento/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento/ Evictions and terminations in rental housing Únase con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground junto con los representantes legales para brindar información sobre cuáles son los derechos de su inquilino según la ley de inquilinos de propietarios residenciales. ¿Su arrendador o administrador de la propiedad
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en un alquiler](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/inquilinos-inteligentes-que-hacer-con-las-plagas-e-infestaciones-en-un-alquiler/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en un alquiler/ What to do about pests and infestations in your rental housing ¿Es usted un inquilino tratando con una infestación en su casa o apartamento? En este taller, el consejero bilingüe de inquilinos Edgar Aldrett describirá cómo: manejar con diferentes tipos de
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/inquilinos-inteligentes-informacion-sobre-moho-y-sus-derechos-como-inquilino/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino/ Information about mold and your rights as a tenant El moho es un problema serio en el noroeste del Pacífico. Aprenda porque moho es un problema y cómo tratarlo y evitarlo. También aprender a reconocer que una casa tiene un problema de moho.
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/informacion-general-aprender-los-conceptos-basicos/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Aprender los conceptos básicos/ General Information – Learning the basic concepts Únase con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos de la Ley de inquilinos y propietarios residenciales del estado de Washington. Aprenda cómo: hacer una solicitud de reparación formal cuándo puede
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/vol-orientation-4-27-22/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-breaking-a-lease-4-27-22/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Breaking a Lease Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this workshop, discuss three situations in which you may be able to break a lease without liability including: You have experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence or sexual assault You have been
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-3-23-22/) - Register Now! Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-workshop-4-4-22/) - Register Now! Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-workshop-4-11-22/) - Register Now! Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
- [SHIBA Volunteer Info Session](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/shiba-vol-5-2-22/) - Register Now! Interested in becoming a SHIBA Volunteer? Learn more about the SHIBA volunteer position during one of our virtual information sessions! In this session we we’ll cover: The SHIBA program SHIBA volunteer opportunities Training provided Next steps to becoming a volunteer Q&A time For more information, visit Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [SHIBA Volunteer Info Session](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/shiba-vol-4-6-22/) - Register Now! Interested in becoming a SHIBA Volunteer? Learn more about the SHIBA volunteer position during one of our virtual information sessions! In this session we we’ll cover: The SHIBA program SHIBA volunteer opportunities Training provided Next steps to becoming a volunteer Q&A time For more information, visit Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Cómo manejar los problemas con reparaciones, moho, depósitos, y responsabilidades del propietario](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/inquilinos-inteligentes-como-manejar-los-problemas-con-reparaciones-moho-depositos-y-responsabilidades-del-propietario/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Cómo manejar los problemas con reparaciones, moho, depósitos, y responsabilidades del propietario/ How to handle problems with repairs, mold, deposits, and landlord responsibilities ¿Tiene problemas con su alquiler y su arrendador? Conozca sus derechos como inquilino sobre: cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación problemas de moho aprender acerca de los depósitos
- [The Whitewashing of the Local Foods Movement](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/the-whitewashing-of-the-local-foods-movement/) - Our volunteers asked for more opportunities to learn about the racist and oppressive aspects of our food system. This session focuses on the whiteness of the local foods movement and some BIPOC, Queer, and cooperative led farm futures! The mainstream local foods movement is full of phrases like “getting your hands dirty in the soil,”
- [Rent Smart Housing Search Series: Part 2 - Overcoming Barriers to Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-housing-search-series-part-2-overcoming-barriers-to-housing/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Housing Search Series: Part 2 - Overcoming Barriers to Housing This second installment of a three-part series on your housing search will focus on overcoming the barriers that prevent tenants from being able to successfully get into rental housing. Topics will include: tenant credit information evictions and orders
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Información General – Aprender los Conceptos Básicos](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/inquilinos-inteligentes-informacion-general-aprender-los-conceptos-basicos/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información General – Aprender los Conceptos Básicos/ General Information – Learning the Basic Concepts Únase con los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos de la Ley de inquilinos y propietarios residenciales del estado de Washington. Aprenda cómo: hacer una solicitud de reparación
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: No puedo pagar la renta completo. ¿Cuáles son mis opciones? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de proceder?](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/inquilinos-inteligentes-no-puedo-pagar-la-renta-completo-cuales-son-mis-opciones-cual-es-la-mejor-manera-de-proceder/) - ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL No puedo pagar la renta completo. ¿Cuáles son mis opciones? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de proceder?/ I can’t pay the rent. What are my options? What’s the best way to proceed? ¿No puede pagar la renta este mes? ¿Y quiere saber qué puedes hacer? Unirse a este seminario web con
- [Rent Smart: 2022 Eviction Moratorium Updates](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/tenant-webinar-2022-eviction-moratorium-updates/) - RSVP Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: 2022 Eviction Moratorium Updates Are you currently still owing rent to your landlord because you were affected by the pandemic? Are you wondering what next steps to take now that the Washington state Governor’s eviction moratoriums and protections have expired? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors as they provide
- [Rent Smart: Navigating the Housing Search](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-navigating-the-housing-search/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Navigating the Housing Search Learn how to navigate the housing search including: Everything you need to know about tenant screening reports Finding affordable housing Information about subsidized housing programs Fair housing laws Information about holding deposits and security deposits How to get an eviction off of your tenant
- [Rent Smart: Payment Plans and What to Expect in Mediation ](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-payment-plans-and-what-to-expect-in-mediation/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Payment Plans and What to Expect in Mediation The pandemic has resulted in loss of employment and income for many King County residents. Many tenants are struggling to keep up with rent payments and have accumulated significant rental debt. This presentation is for YOU if you're a King
- [Rent Smart: Domestic Violence - Know Your Rights in 2022](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-domestic-violence-know-your-rights-in-2022/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Domestic Violence - Know Your Rights in 2022 Discuss tenants' rights and procedures from the Residential Landlord Tenant Act of Washington state. You'll learn: how you can break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse how to make a report of an incident to a qualified
- [Rent Smart: General Tenant Information](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-general-tenant-information/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: General Tenant Information Discuss tenants' rights and procedures from the Residential Landlord Tenant Act of Washington state. You'll learn: how to make a formal repair request when you can break your lease how to go about getting your deposit back Presented by Solid Ground Tenant Counselors; a visiting
- [Rent Smart Housing Search Series: Part 3 - Renting with an Eviction on Record](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-housing-search-series-part-3-renting-with-an-eviction-on-record/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Housing Search Series: Part 3 - Renting with an Eviction on Record This final installment of a three-part series on your housing search will focus on how an individual is able to rent a dwelling with an eviction on their record. Learn what rights you have and successfully
- [Rent Smart Housing Search Series: Part 1 - Looking for Housing ](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-housing-search-series-part-1-looking-for-housing/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Housing Search Series: Part 1 - Looking for Housing This first installment of a three-part series on your housing search will focus on: where to search for housing information regarding how tenants are screened best tips for finding a rental tax credit housing information about holding deposits when
- [¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Información General - Aprenda los Conceptos Básicos ](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/inquilinos-inteligentes-informacion-general-aprenda-los-conceptos-basicos/) - ¡Regístrate Ahora! ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información General - Aprenda los Conceptos Básicos Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground y aprenda sobre los derechos y procedimientos de la Ley de inquilinos y propietarios residentes del estado de Washington. Aprenda cómo hacer una solicitud de reparación formal, cuándo puede romper su contrato de
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/virtual-volunteer-orientation-1-12-22/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and how staff and volunteers work together for Race and Social Justice.
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop: Understand your options!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-workshop-understand-your-options/) - Register Now! Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance
- [Welcome to Medicare: Understand your options!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-understand-your-options-3/) - Register Now! Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance
- [Welcome to Medicare: Understand your options!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-understand-your-options/) - Register Now! Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop: Understand your options!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-workshop-understand-your-options-3/) - Register Now! Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance
- [Welcome to Medicare Workshop: Understand your options!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-workshop-understand-your-options-2/) - Register Now! Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance
- [Welcome to Medicare: Understand your options!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/welcome-to-medicare-understand-your-options-2/) - Register Now! Join us for Welcome to Medicare and learn how to navigate the system. We'll cover... Medicare A, B, C, and D Enrollment Understanding your Medicare benefits and options Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans Help paying for Medicare Medicare fraud The class is taught by Solid Ground SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance
- [Calling Volunteer Enthusiasts 55 and Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/calling-volunteer-enthusiasts-55-and-older-4/) - Register Now! Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an orientation to learn about... You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being
- [Calling Volunteer Enthusiasts 55 and Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/calling-volunteer-enthusiasts-55-and-older-2/) - Register Now! Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an orientation to learn about... You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being
- [Calling Volunteer Enthusiasts 55 and Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/calling-volunteer-enthusiasts-55-and-older/) - Register Now! Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) invite you to an orientation to learn about... You'll learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community. What’s being done
- [Calling Volunteer Enthusiasts 55 & Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/calling-volunteer-enthusiasts-55-older/) - Register Now! Passionate about making a difference? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) matches the passion, skills, and schedules of volunteers 55 and older with volunteer opportunities that meet critical community needs. Solid Ground and RSVP invite you to a discussion to learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community.
- [Tenant Webinar: Just Cause and How it Applies to You](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/tenant-webinar-just-cause-and-how-it-applies-to-you/) - RSVP Now! Tenant Webinar in ENGLISH: Just Cause and How it Applies to You Join the Solid Ground Tenant Services team to discuss new laws passed in Washington state that protect tenants from having their tenancies wrongly terminated. Information will focus on the proper “Cause” required for landlords to end a tenancy, including the City
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Event](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-enrollment-event-10-25-21/) - Register to Join Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7, 2021 this year. Need help understanding Medicare? This class is great for those new to Medicare, those who've been on Medicare for a while, and those learning about Medicare to assist loved ones. We'll go over: 2021 changes to Medicare for
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Event](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-enrollment-event-11-3-21/) - Register to Join Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7, 2021 this year. Need help understanding Medicare? This class is great for those new to Medicare, those who've been on Medicare for a while, and those learning about Medicare to assist loved ones. We'll go over: 2021 changes to Medicare for
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Event](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-enrollment-event-11-8-21/) - Register to Join Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7, 2021 this year. Need help understanding Medicare? This class is great for those new to Medicare, those who've been on Medicare for a while, and those learning about Medicare to assist loved ones. We'll go over: 2021 changes to Medicare for
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Event](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-enrollment-event-11-29-21/) - Register to Join Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7, 2021 this year. Need help understanding Medicare? This class is great for those new to Medicare, those who've been on Medicare for a while, and those learning about Medicare to assist loved ones. We'll go over: 2021 changes to Medicare for
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Event](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-enrollment-event-11-16-21/) - Register to Join Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7, 2021 this year. Need help understanding Medicare? This class is great for those new to Medicare, those who've been on Medicare for a while, and those learning about Medicare to assist loved ones. We'll go over: 2021 changes to Medicare for
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Event](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/medicare-open-enrollment-event-12-1-21/) - Register to Join Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7, 2021 this year. Need help understanding Medicare? This class is great for those new to Medicare, those who've been on Medicare for a while, and those learning about Medicare to assist loved ones. We'll go over: 2021 changes to Medicare for
- [Spanish Tenant Webinar on Mold: Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/spanish-tenant-webinar-on-mold-informacion-sobre-moho-y-sus-derechos-como-inquilino/) - Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground mientras discuten los derechos y procedimientos de los inquilinos de la Ley de Inquilinos-Propietarios Residenciales del estado de Washington. El moho es un problema serio en el noroeste del Pacífico. Nuestro tema cubrirá la siguiente información: Aprenda porque
- [Calling Volunteer Home Helpers 55 & Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/calling-volunteer-home-helpers-55-older-2/) - Register Now! The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) matches the passion, skills, and schedules of volunteers 55 and older with volunteer opportunities that meet critical community needs. We need YOU to help elder neighbors remain independent in their homes! Join RSVP for a discussion with Catholic Community Services (CCS). You’ll learn about... The critical
- [Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-breaking-a-lease/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this workshop, we'll discuss three situations in which you may be able to break a lease without liability including: You have experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence, or sexual assault.
- [Rent Smart: Requesting Repairs](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-requesting-repairs/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Rent Smart: Requesting Repairs Are you having issues in your rental that need repair? Are you having a hard time getting the landlord make repairs? This webinar will explain your tenant rights and what recourse you have to make repair requests to your landlord. A visiting attorney from
- [Rent Smart/¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en casos de alquiler](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-inquilinos-inteligentes-que-hacer-con-las-plagas-e-infestaciones-en-casos-de-alquiler/) - ¡Regístrate Ahora! RENT SMART/¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en casos de alquiler ¿Es usted un inquilino afectado por una infestación en su casa o apartamento? En este taller, el consejero bilingüe de inquilinos, Edgar Aldrett le enseñará cómo manejar los diferentes tipos de infestaciones; cómo reportar el problema a su arrendador;
- [Rent Smart/¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-inquilinos-inteligentes-informacion-sobre-moho-y-sus-derechos-como-inquilino/) - ¡Regístrate Ahora! RENT SMART/¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! Información sobre moho y sus derechos como inquilino El moho es un problema serio en el noroeste del Pacífico. Aprenda porque el moho es un problema, cómo tratarlo y evitarlo; reconozca cuando una casa tiene un problema de moho. En este taller también aprenderá sobre las responsabilidades del propietario para
- [Rent Smart: Moving Out of Your Current Rental](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-moving-out-of-your-current-rental/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Rent Smart: Moving Out of Your Current Rental Thinking about moving out? Learn everything you need to know about: Getting your security deposit back Tying up loose ends at your old rental Dealing with rental debt due to your old landlord Documenting the physical conditions of your house
- [Rent Smart Webinar: Payment Plans and What to Expect in Mediation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-webinar-payment-plans-what-to-expect-in-mediation/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Payment Plans & What to Expect in Mediation The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in loss of employment and income for many King County residents. Many tenants are struggling to keep up with rent payments and have accumulated significant rental debt. This presentation is for YOU if you are
- [Rent Smart: Threats of Eviction and Your Rights as a Tenant](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-threats-of-eviction-and-your-rights-as-a-tenant/) - Register Now! RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Rent Smart: Threats of Eviction and Your Rights as a Tenant Are you concerned that your landlord may try to kick you out? Learn about local legal resources Find out how local city laws may impact your situation Learn about the State-wide Good Cause Eviction bill and how
- [Qué Hacer Si No Puede Pagar El Alquiler (What to Do If You Can't Pay the Rent)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/que-hacer-si-no-puede-pagar-el-alquiler-what-to-do-if-you-cant-pay-the-rent/) - ¡Regístrese Ahora! Qué Hacer Si No Puede Pagar El Alquiler (What to Do If You Can't Pay the Rent): Asistencia de alquiler, asistencia legal, mediación, y planes de repago Este seminario web gratuito ayuda a los inquilinos del estado de Washington a comprender sus derechos y responsabilidades. Únase a los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground
- [Rent Smart/¡Inquilinos inteligentes!: No puedo pagar la renta completo. ¿Cuáles son mis opciones?](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-inquilinos-inteligentes-no-puedo-pagar-la-renta-completo-cuales-son-mis-opciones/) - ¡Regístrate Ahora! ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! Taller en Español: No puedo pagar la renta completo. ¿Cuáles son mis opciones? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de proceder? ¿No puede pagar la renta este mes? ¿Quiere saber qué puedes hacer? Únase a este seminario en línea con expertos de Solid Ground y representantes legales para aprender sobre qué derechos
- [Taking on Big Soda](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/taking-on-big-soda/) - Our volunteers asked for more opportunities to learn about the racist and oppressive aspects of our food system. This session focuses on how the soda industry targets kids and people living in poverty, especially Black and Latino youth and communities. Soda companies spend billions of dollars each year targeting advertisements and products towards kids and
- [Wallingford Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/wallingford-pop-up-covid-19-vaccination-clinic/) - The Seattle Fire Department is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in the south parking lot behind the building housing Solid Ground, FamilyWorks, and The Seattle Public Library Wallingford branch. No reservation required Wear a mask Moderna (1st or 2nd shot) and Johnson & Johnson vaccines available Coming for your 2nd shot? Bring your vaccination card!
- [Cooking Matters at Home Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-at-home-volunteer-training-4-28-21/) - Solid Ground’s Community Food Education (CFE) program is excited to pivot to virtual learning through our Cooking Matters at Home classes, and we need volunteers like you to make it happen! Cooking Matters at Home virtual classes combine cooking, nutrition, food justice, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety, and sanitation to community members experiencing food insecurity.
- [Golden Hour: Community Brilliance and Resilience](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/golden-hour-community-brilliance-and-resilience/) - ⇓ Click to Jump to Livestream Page! ⇓ Last year reminded us that everything we need to heal and rebuild from loss exists in our community. Join us in celebrating the brilliance and resilience that our communities have shown over the last year, lighting the way forward through the darkest moments of the pandemic and poverty.
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/virtual-volunteer-orientation-4-14-21/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and about how staff and volunteers work together on our Anti-Racism Initiative.
- [Diet Culture, Food, and Colonialism](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/4-21-21-vol-event/) - Our volunteers asked for continued learning opportunities on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and we heard you! Learn about ways that food intersects with race, colonialism, and diet culture. Food has always been a fundamental tool in the process of colonization. The legacies of past and ongoing colonialism are present in the way that we talk about
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/virtual-vol-orientation-3-4-21/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? March 4th Volunteer Orientation is currently full. Please check back soon, for our next orientation date. Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization,
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation (FULL- stay tuned for our next orientation in early March!)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/virtual-vol-orientation-1-27-21/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and about how staff and volunteers work together on our Anti-Racism Initiative.
- [Calling Volunteer Home Helpers 55 & Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/calling-volunteer-home-helpers-55-older/) - We need YOU to help elder neighbors remain independent in their homes! Join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for a virtual discussion with Catholic Community Services (CCS). Virtual and/or socially distant volunteer opportunities are available. Join us to learn about… The critical needs of low-income, isolated seniors in your neighborhood. What is being
- [Calling Volunteers 55 & Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/calling-volunteers-55-older/) - Passionate about making a difference? Solid Ground and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! Virtual and/or socially distant volunteer opportunities are available. Join us to learn about… Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community What is being done
- [Food, Race, & Gentrification](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/food-race-gentrification/) - Our volunteers asked for continuous learning opportunities on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and we heard you! Learn about ways that food intersects with race and gentrification, and discuss how we can work to build a vibrant food system without displacement. At Solid Ground we believe that healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food is a human right. We
- [Virtual Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/volunteer-orientation-9-23-20/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and about how staff and volunteers work together on our Anti-Racism Initiative.
- [Calling Volunteer Enthusiasts 55 & Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-8-19-20/) - Solid Ground's Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) matches the passion, skills, and schedules of volunteers 55 and older with volunteer opportunities that meet critical community needs. Want to make a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! You're invited to a discussion to learn about…
- [Building Power with Food System Workers](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/building-power-with-food-system-workers/) - Our volunteers asked for continued learning opportunities on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and we heard you! Join us as we learn together about ways that racism, sexism, classism, xenophobia, and capitalism intersect for workers in our food system, and discuss how we can work together to build power with them. There will be 20 minutes of
- [VIRTUAL Event: Calling Volunteer Tutors 55 & Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/virtual-event-calling-volunteer-tutors-55-older/) - Use your time, wisdom, and passion to influence the life of a young person! RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) and Catholic Community Services invite you to a Zoom ONLINE discussion about the Youth Tutoring Program. You’ll learn about... The critical community needs of low-income youth from immigrant and refugee families in Seattle. How to
- [Virtual Community Food Education New Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/community-food-education-new-volunteer-training-may/) - Solid Ground’s Community Food Education programs offer cooking and nutrition classes to community members living on low-incomes. We encourage maximizing food resources with adults and families through Cooking Matters classes and grocery budgeting events, and with youth in elementary school classes. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on, learner-driven education that combines cooking skills,
- [Community Food Education New Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/community-food-education-new-volunteer-training-march/) - Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. Out of an abundance of caution, we have cancelled our March 11 Volunteer orientation and our March 19 Community Food Education New Volunteer Training. As you know, events surrounding the coronavirus are evolving rapidly. Solid Ground continues to closely monitor the changing situation, both globally and
- [New Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/volunteer-orientation-3-11-20/) - Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. As you know, events surrounding the coronavirus are evolving rapidly. Solid Ground continues to closely monitor the changing situation, both globally and locally. With safety of our program participants, staff, volunteers, and community foremost in our minds, we are taking guidance from the King County Public
- [Calling Volunteer Cooking Enthusiasts 55 & Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/nutrition-ed-vols-9-28-18/) - Passionate about cooking and food? We need YOU to share your skills and passion with communities in need! Join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for a discussion with Solid Ground’s Community Food Education team. You’ll learn about... Food security and nutrition needs of families and children in your community. How Solid Ground is
- [Calling Volunteer Home Helpers 55 & Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/homehelpers-1-13-20/) - *Possible snow is predicted for the day this event is scheduled. If Seattle Public Schools close or are delayed, this event will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.* We need YOU to help elder neighbors remain independent in their homes! Join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for a discussion with Catholic
- [Community Food Education New Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/community-food-education-new-volunteer-training-february/) - Solid Ground’s Community Food Education programs offer cooking and nutrition classes to community members living on low-incomes. We encourage maximizing food resources with adults and families through Cooking Matters classes and grocery budgeting events, and with youth in elementary school classes. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on, learner-driven education that combines cooking skills,
- [New Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/volunteer-orientation-2-11-20/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and about how staff and volunteers work together on our Anti-Racism Initiative.
- [Calling All Volunteers 55 & Older!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rsvp-3-4-20/) - Passionate about making a difference? We need YOU to share your experience and skills to help meet critical community needs! The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) invites you to a discussion to learn about... Critical needs of families, youth, and seniors in your community What is being done to assist them The impacts volunteers
- [New Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/volunteer-orientation-1-22-20/) - Interested in volunteering to meet basic needs, nurture success and spread change in our community? Solid Ground is looking for volunteers like you! Join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more about our mission as an organization, our current volunteer opportunities, and about how staff and volunteers work together on our Anti-Racism Initiative.
- [Community Food Education New Volunteer Training](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/community-food-education-training-january/) - Solid Ground’s Community Food Education programs offer cooking and nutrition classes to community members living on low-incomes. We encourage maximizing food resources with adults and families through Cooking Matters classes and grocery budgeting events, and with youth in elementary school classes. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on, learner-driven education that combines cooking skills,
- [Social Justice Film Fest: Black Voices, Black Lives screening & discussion](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/social-justice-film-fest-black-voices-black-lives-screening-discussion/) - Join Solid Ground at the Social Justice Film Fest for a special evening of films focused on the courage of local, national, and global Black Voices and Black Lives. Local documentary feature Patrinell: A Total Experience is an ode to legendary civil rights leader and singer Patrinell Wright, whose powerful voice is the staying and
- [Social Justice Film Fest: Guest House screening & panel](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/social-justice-film-fest-guest-house-screening-panel/) - Join Solid Ground at the Social Justice Film Fest for a screening and panel discussion of Guest House, a documentary feature that captures a six-month period of life of three women previously incarcerated for non-violent crimes and now living together. Guest House takes the viewer through the realities of reintegration from the prison system and
- [4-part series: Financial Fitness Boot Camp](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/financial-fitness-boot-camp-11-2019/) - Are you struggling to make ends meet financially? Are bill collectors calling you? Want to create a roadmap to financial empowerment? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Financial Fitness Boot Camp may be able to help you! We offer a 4-part workshop series to help you… Create and maintain a budget Pull,
- [Marra Farm Fest](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/marra-farm-fest/) - Please join us for the 18th Annual Marra Farm Fest! Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. We'll have: Free Food • Live Music • Fresh Apple Cider • Children’s Activities • Cooking Demos Bienvenidos a este celebración gratis: el Anual 18 Fiesta de la Granja Marra. ¡Traiga su plato preferido para compartir! Comida Gratuita
- [Shop Smart Event Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/shop-smart-event-day/) - Want to learn how to save money at the grocery store and buy healthier foods for your family? Join Solid Ground’s Cooking Matters for a grocery store event day at the Beacon Hill QFC! During the event, you’ll practice skills like: buying fruits & vegetables comparing unit prices to find bargains reading & comparing food
- [¡Tour del Supermercado Gratis!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/tour-del-supermercado-gratis/) - ¿Quiere aprender a ahorrar dinero en el supermercado y comprar alimentos más saludables para su familia? ¡Acompañe a Cooking Matters de Solid Ground en un tour gratuito del supermercado en QFC en Northgate! Este tour se llevará a cabo en inglés y español. Durante el Tour de Cooking Matters en el supermercado usted practicará lo
- [Food Budgeting In-Store Exploration (Wallingford)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/grocery-budgeting-wallingford/) - Want to learn to shop smarter on a budget and make healthier affordable choices on the go? Join Solid Ground’s Community Food Education team for a free, one-time class on choosing healthy food on a budget at the Wallingford QFC! During the in-store food budgeting exploration, you’ll practice skills like: buying fruits and vegetables comparing
- [Community Accountability Council (CAC) Info Session](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cac-4-4-19/) - Solid Ground is building a new Community Accountability Council (CAC), because we believe that people know best what they need and should be involved in decisions that affect their lives. Join us at a CAC info session to learn more! ABOUT the CAC: We’re looking for members of our Solid Ground community who are committed
- [Community Accountability Council (CAC) Info Session](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/community-accountability-council-3-14-19-cac-info-session/) - Solid Ground is building a new Community Accountability Council (CAC), because we believe that people know best what they need and should be involved in decisions that affect their lives. Join us at a CAC info session to learn more! ABOUT the CAC: We’re looking for members of our Solid Ground community who are committed
- [Community Accountability Council (CAC) Info Session](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/community-accountability-council-cac-info-session-3-19-19/) - Solid Ground is building a new Community Accountability Council (CAC), because we believe that people know best what they need and should be involved in decisions that affect their lives. Join us at a CAC info session to learn more! ABOUT the CAC: We’re looking for members of our Solid Ground community who are committed
- [Cooking Demonstration at FamilyWorks Food Bank](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-demonstration-at-familyworks-food-bank/) - Join Solid Ground's Community Food Education program for a cooking demonstration at the FamilyWorks Family Resource Center & Food Bank! We'll talk about cooking delicious food, making healthy choices, and saving time and money. Find answers to your questions on: Buying fruits and vegetables Comparing unit prices to find bargains Reading and comparing food labels Identifying
- [Rent Smart! Tenant Rights Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-tenant-rights-workshop-sno-valley/) - Are you a renter? Are you searching for housing? Join us at the Sno-Valley Senior Center for a workshop on your rights as a tenant! Learn how to find affordable housing & navigate landlord screening criteria Know & assert your rights as tenants Protect yourself from eviction & housing loss Learn how to get deposits
- ["Rent Smart" Tenant Rights Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-tenant-rights-workshop-3/) - Are you a renter? Are you searching for housing? Join us at Solid Ground for a workshop on your rights as a tenant! Learn how to find affordable housing & navigate landlord screening criteria Know & assert your rights as tenants Protect yourself from eviction & housing loss Learn how to get deposits back &
- [Financial Fitness Boot Camp Relaunch](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/financial-fitness-boot-camp-relaunch/) - It’s time to “reboot” Solid Ground's Financial Fitness Boot Camp! Join us for a fun and informative event to learn about Solid Ground's newly-formulated workshops and one-on-one financial management sessions. We’ll have... a brief presentation of the program light refreshments prizes & giveaways All are welcome; come one, come all!
- [After Party](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/after-party/) - For the first time ever, Solid Ground is hosting an After Party following our annual Building Community Luncheon, complete with music, drinks, small bites and dancing! Join us for an in-depth conversation on race and poverty in Seattle with Ijeoma Oluo, local author of So You Want to Talk About Race, and Marcus Green, editor-in-chief
- [Employment Workshop: Strengthen Your Conflict Resolution Skills!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/soft-skills-employment-workshop-strengthen-your-conflict-resolution-skills/) - New Year/New Career? ... or do you excel at your current one? Are you finding yourself involved in altercations with coworkers and/or supervisors? Are you coachable? Come and learn the skills you need to handle these situations in a positive way! Join Solid Ground’s Homelessness Prevention Programs for an amazing Soft Skills Workshop with interactive
- [Food Justice Film Fest](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/food-justice-film-fest/) - Join Solid Ground and Seattle Food Committee in our collective push for food justice! Enjoy a special screening of some of the best short films on sustainable food and farming from Real Food Films. You’ll have the chance to hear from local experts on food justice in our community and participate in a lively discussion!
- [Changing Seattle: Mayoral Candidates Debate Growth, Affordable Housing & Homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/mayors-forum-on-housing-homelessness/) - *The event is FULL,* but you'll be able to livestream it. The livestream is a joint broadcast by Crosscut and The Seattle Times; watch it on Crosscut's Facebook page or on The Seattle Times Facebook page. You will also be able to watch the feed at Crosscut.com (on the homepage) and at seattletimes.com. You can also watch on Solid Ground's Facebook page.
- [Cooking Matters New Volunteer Training - Sept](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-new-volunteer-training-sept/) - Cooking Matters offers cooking and nutrition classes focused on maximizing food resources to community members in low-income areas. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on education, combining cooking, nutrition, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety and sanitation. Do you love cooking? Do you love to teach? Do you love to eat healthy? Cooking Matters is
- [Cooking Matters New Volunteer Training - June](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-new-volunteer-training-june/) - Cooking Matters offers cooking and nutrition classes focused on maximizing food resources to community members in low-income areas. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on education, combining cooking, nutrition, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety and sanitation. Do you love cooking? Do you love to teach? Do you love to eat healthy? Cooking Matters is
- [Soft Skills (Session 4): Careers & Employment](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/soft-skills-session-4-careers-employment/) - This is the final session in a four-part series: SESSION 4: Conflict Resolution/Getting Along With Coworkers How to navigate difficult situations in the workplace without conflict How to respond to certain conversations and situations in a healthy and empowered way How to get to a place where getting along doesn’t feel like selling-out A light
- [Soft Skills (Session 2): Careers & Employment](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/soft-skills-session-2-careers-employment/) - SESSION 2: How to Sell Yourself in an Interview/Transferable Skills A breakdown of how to compare job descriptions and interview questions to present in a confident way Dos and don’ts for interviewing Basics of how to transfer and present skills when interviewing. A light breakfast will be provided. This is the second in a four-part series. The
- [Cooking Matters New Volunteer Training - May](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-new-volunteer-training-may/) - Cooking Matters offers cooking and nutrition classes focused on maximizing food resources to community members in low-income areas. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on education, combining cooking, nutrition, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety and sanitation. Do you love cooking? Do you love to teach? Do you love to eat healthy? Cooking Matters is
- [Soft Skills (Session 1): Careers & Employment](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/soft-skills-session-1-careers-employment/) - SESSION 1: Career Path An interactive exercise to flush out potential careers Discussion of your chosen career Identifying strengths that can be applied to a number of careers Followed by a basic discussion on how to pursue that career (i.e., employment history, volunteerism, education, networking, salary, etc.) A light breakfast will be provided. This is the
- [Soft Skills (Session 3): Careers & Employment](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/soft-skills-session-3-careers-employment/) - SESSION 3: Online Applications/How to Navigate Successfully How to apply online (with example) Uploading cover letters/resumes for large organizations when applying for more than one position A light breakfast will be provided. This is the third in a four-part series. The last session is:
- [Cooking Matters New Volunteer Training - April](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-new-volunteer-training-april/) - Cooking Matters offers cooking and nutrition classes focused on maximizing food resources to community members in low-income areas. With the help of volunteers, we provide hands-on education, combining cooking, nutrition, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen safety and sanitation. Do you love cooking? Do you love to teach? Do you love to eat healthy? Cooking Matters is
- [“Rent Smart” Tenant Rights Workshop (Central District)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/centraldistrict/) - In this FREE workshop for current and future renters and tenant advocates, Solid Ground Tenant Counselors will cover information to help you... Know and assert your rights as tenants Navigate the housing search and landlord screening process Protect yourself from eviction and housing loss Learn how to get deposits back and repairs made Please note
- [Inquilinos Inteligentes (“Rent Smart” en Español) - Beacon Hill](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-tenant-rights-workshop-2/) - Taller de información para inquilinos Le invitamos a un taller gratuito para contester preguntas sobre derechos de inquilinos, presentado por consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground. Podemos compartir información sobre: Mejores prácticas y recomendaciones Sus derechos bajo la Ley de Propietarios e Inquilinos Residenciales Qué considerar cuando desea alquilar y el criterio para los propietarios para
- ["Rent Smart" Tenant Rights Workshop (Shoreline)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-tenant-rights-workshop/) - Workshop for current & future renters: Know and assert your rights as tenants Navigate the housing search & landlord screening process Protect yourself from eviction & housing loss Learn how to get deposits back & repairs made QUESTIONS? Please call the Shoreline Library directly at 206.362.7550. Registration is required. Register Now!
- [Soft Skills Workshop for Domestic Violence Survivors: A Day of Support for Women](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/soft-skills-workshop-survivorship-a-day-of-support/) - Are you a domestic violence survivor? Join Solid Ground case managers Saturday January 28 for a day-long Soft Skills Workshop/Day of Support for women survivors. WE'LL PROVIDE: ⇒ Breakfast, lunch & snacks ⇒ A fun & informative classroom atmosphere! ⇒ Children’s activities ⇒ Prizes ⇒ Vendors ⇒ Gas cards ⇒ A convenient location ⇒ Access
- [Financial Fitness & Rent Smart Workshop (Capitol Hill)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/financial-fitness-rent-smart-workshop-capitol-hill/) - In this fun and interactive workshop, you'll learn how to: Navigate the housing search & landlord screening process Know & assert your rights as tenants Protect yourself from eviction & housing loss Get deposits back & repairs made Pull your free annual credit report Open a bank account & begin saving money & budgeting Track
- [Cooking Matters at the Store Tour (Lake City)](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-at-the-store-tour-lake-city/) - Want to learn how to save money at the grocery store and buy healthier foods for your family? Join Solid Ground’s Cooking Matters for a free guided grocery store tour at Fred Meyer in Lake City! During the Cooking Matters at the Store Tour, you’ll practice skills like: buying fruits and vegetables comparing unit prices
- [Poverty Action Turns 20!](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/poverty-action-turns-20/) - Join the Statewide Poverty Action Network to celebrate 20 years of working together for equity in Washington state. Come celebrate our successes, gear up for 2017, and commemorate two decades of working together! We'll have refreshments, appetizers, prizes -- and lots of opportunity to connect and celebrate. Questions? Email roshni@povertyaction.org. RSVP Now! Poverty Action website
- [Foreclosure Prevention Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/foreclosure-prevention-workshop-10/) - WORKSHOP FOR WASHINGTON STATE HOMEOWNERS: Solid Ground offers workshops to help homeowners better understand the foreclosure process. During this workshop, we will discuss home retention and non-retention options, the foreclosure process and timeline, and information about our services. To RSVP: Please call our Mortgage Counseling Services Intake Line at 206.694.6766.
- [Hamm Creek Service Project](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/hamm-creek-service-project/) - Find your secret gardener and help spread the dirt!
- [Marra Farm Fall Fest](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/marra-farm-fall-fest/) - Please join us for the 15th annual Marra Farm Fall Fest! The event is free, and all are welcome. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share.
- [Foreclosure Prevention Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/foreclosure-prevention-workshop-9/) - WORKSHOP FOR WASHINGTON STATE HOMEOWNERS: Solid Ground offers workshops to help homeowners better understand the foreclosure process. During this workshop, we will discuss home retention and non-retention options, the foreclosure process and timeline, and information about our services. To RSVP: Please call our Mortgage Counseling Services Intake Line at 206.694.6766.
- [Foreclosure Prevention Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/foreclosure-prevention-workshop-8/) - WORKSHOP FOR WASHINGTON STATE HOMEOWNERS: Solid Ground offers workshops to help homeowners better understand the foreclosure process. During this workshop, we will discuss home retention and non-retention options, the foreclosure process and timeline, and information about our services. To RSVP: Please call our Mortgage Counseling Services Intake Line at 206.694.6766.
- [Foreclosure Prevention Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/foreclosure-prevention-workshop-7/) - WORKSHOP FOR WASHINGTON STATE HOMEOWNERS: Solid Ground offers workshops to help you better understand the foreclosure process. During this workshop, we will go over home retention and explain non-retention options, the foreclosure process, loan modification, and mediation. To RSVP: Please call our Mortgage Counseling Services Intake Line at 206.694.6766.
- [Foreclosure Prevention Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/foreclosure-prevention-workshop-6/) - WORKSHOP FOR WASHINGTON STATE HOMEOWNERS: Solid Ground offers workshops to help you better understand the foreclosure process. During this workshop, we will go over home retention and explain non-retention options, the foreclosure process, loan modification, and mediation. To RSVP: Please call our Mortgage Counseling Services Intake Line at 206.694.6766.
- [Cooking Matters Event Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/cooking-matters-event-day/) - Looking for a fun and "delicious" afternoon with family and friends? Well our Cooking Matters Program has you covered! On Monday, June 6th we plan to host a Cooking Matter’s Event Day from 3-6:00pm at Solid Ground, where we will offer delicious food samples, healthy eating on a low budget tips, and raffle $10 grocery gift
- [Foreclosure Prevention Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/foreclosure-prevention-workshop-5/) - WORKSHOP FOR WASHINGTON STATE HOMEOWNERS: Solid Ground offers workshops to help you better understand the foreclosure process. During this workshop, we will go over home retention and explain non-retention options, the foreclosure process, loan modification, and mediation. To RSVP: Please call our Mortgage Counseling Services Intake Line at 206.694.6766.
- [Foreclosure Prevention Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/foreclosure-prevention-workshop-4/) - WORKSHOP FOR WASHINGTON STATE HOMEOWNERS: Soild Ground offers workshops to help you better understand the foreclosure process. During this workshop with we go over home rentention and will explain non-rentention options, the foreclosure process, loan modification, and mediation. To RSVP: Please call our Mortgage Counseling Services Intake Line at 206.694.6766.
- [Grow Your Own: Container Gardening Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/grow-your-own-container-gardening-workshop-5/) - Grow your own food!
- [Grow Your Own: Container Gardening Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/grow-your-own-container-gardening-workshop-4/) - Grow Your Own Food!
- [Grow Your Own: Container Gardening Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/grow-your-own-container-gardening-workshop-3/) - Grow Your Own Food!
- [Grow Your Own: Container Gardening Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/grow-your-own-container-gardening-workshop-2/) - Grow your own food!
- [Grow Your Own: Container Gardening Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/grow-your-own-container-gardening-workshop/) - Grow your own food!
- [Foreclosure Prevention Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/foreclosure-prevention-workshop-2/) - WORKSHOP FOR WASHINGTON STATE HOMEOWNERS: Understand your rights and responsibilities as a homeowner Learn about the foreclosure process & prevention Determine whether you are eligible for mediation Review documents needed to work with your lender To RSVP: Please call our Mortgage Counseling Services Intake Line at 206.694.6766.
- [Hunger & Food Resources New Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/hunger-food-resources-new-volunteer-orientation/) - Want to get involved with food justice? Come join us at our upcoming Hunger & Food Resources Volunteer Orientation to learn more! This is a great opportunity to discuss food issues in our community, meet program staff from Solid Ground's Apple Corps, Cooking Matters, Food Resources and Lettuce Link programs, and find ways to take action.
- ["Rent Smart" Tenant Rights Workshop at Seattle People's Assembly](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/rent-smart-tenant-rights-workshop-at-seattle-peoples-assembly/) - Workshop for current & future renters: Know and assert your rights as tenants Navigate the housing search & landlord screening process Protect yourself from eviction & housing loss Learn how to get deposits back and repairs made This workshop will be offered as part of the Seattle People's Assembly event, taking place on Saturday,
- [Mortgage Information & Enrollment Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/mortgage-information-and-enrollment-workshop/) - WORKSHOP FOR WASHINGTON STATE HOMEOWNERS: Understand your rights and responsibilities as a homeowner Learn about the foreclosure process & prevention Determine whether you are eligible for mediation Review documents needed to work with your lender To RSVP: Please call our Mortgage Counseling Services Intake Line at 206.694.6766.
- [2016 Giving Gardener Gathering](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/2016-giving-gardeners-gathering/) - Do you grow food for your neighborhood food bank or meal program?
- [Hunger & Food Resources New Volunteer Orientation](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/hunger-and-food-resources-new-volunteer-orientation/) - Want to get involved with food justice? Come join us at our upcoming Hunger & Food Resources Volunteer Orientation to learn more! This is a great opportunity to discuss food issues in our community, meet program staff from Solid Ground's Apple Corps, Cooking Matters, Food Resources and Lettuce Link programs, and find ways to take action.
- [Foreclosure Prevention Workshop](https://www.solid-ground.org/events/foreclosure-prevention-workshop/) - We invite you to attend our Foreclosure Prevention Workshop to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a homeowner, the foreclosure process and timeline, as well as modification and mediation options. RSVP at 206.694.6768

## Take Action

- [JAN 2016: Oppose additional fees on debt collection](https://www.solid-ground.org/campaigns/oppose-additional-fees-on-debt-collection/) - The debt collection agencies are at it again! This session, they are trying to pass a bill in Washington, SB 5222, that would charge consumers a fee of 50 cents plus 3% of the payment amount for the use of a credit card. Rather than charging people struggling with debt and poverty these fees, and
- [MAY 2016: YES! for Homes](https://www.solid-ground.org/campaigns/yes-for-homes/) - Solid Ground enthusiastically endorses YES! for Homes, the Seattle Housing Levy, and encourages a YES vote on Seattle Proposition 1 on August 2, 2016. Seattle's rapid growth is causing huge rent spikes, creating a severe shortage of affordable homes. Now more than ever, we need to provide for a future for our city’s working families,
- [JUNE 2016: #WhoDoYouKnow?](https://www.solid-ground.org/campaigns/whodoyouknow/) - Solid Ground strongly supports the Seattle Housing Levy and encourages a YES! vote on Proposition One on the August 2 ballot. We think the levy makes our city stronger for everyone by increasing funding for affordable housing, tenant services and assistance for home buyers. And because everyone knows someone who has or would benefit from
- [SEPT 2016: Sweep trash not people](https://www.solid-ground.org/campaigns/sweep-trash-not-people/) - Thanks to your advocacy, Seattle City Council has begun deliberations on Council Bill 118794, an Ordinance to Protect Public Health and Safety and Reduce Harms Experienced by Unsheltered Residents of our City. NOW they need to hear from you to pass the bill! We applaud Seattle Mayor Ed Murray for innovative responses to our city’s homelessness state
- [NOV 2017: Support 1-940: De-Escalate Washington!](https://www.solid-ground.org/campaigns/1-940-de-escalate-washington/) - The De-Escalate Washington campaign turned in almost 360,000 signatures on I-940, an initiative to the Washington State Legislature that would reduce violence in our communities and build bridges between communities and police. Solid Ground endorsed I-940 so that the police, who we entrust to serve and protect us, will have the training, understanding and tools they need
- [SEPT 2015: Breakfast after the bell](https://www.solid-ground.org/campaigns/breakfast-after-the-bell/) - Hungry kids face extra and unnecessary struggles in school. Washington state ranks 43 out of 50 states in serving breakfast to students of families living on low incomes. School breakfast legislation will require very high-need schools to offer breakfast in the classroom, grab-and-go food, and second chance breakfast to almost 175,000 students of families living on
- [OCT 2015: End income discrimination in rentals](https://www.solid-ground.org/campaigns/end-discrimination-in-rentals/) - This legislative session, we can remove a fundamental barrier to stable housing. Some landlords refuse to rent to tenants who have income from public benefits as opposed to employment. Since people of color are disproportionately unemployed in Washington state,* these practices reinforce institutional and structural racism, reducing access to stable housing for people living on
- [OCT 2015: Contact WA State Senate today to act on LFO's!](https://www.solid-ground.org/campaigns/reform-lfos/) - GOOD NEWS: The deadline to vote for the Legal Financial Obligation (LFO) Reform bill, HB 1390, has been extended and it is still alive! BAD NEWS: The Senate has not voted on or passed this bill! We need to make sure they do. Though the cut off for voting on bills was last Friday, some
- [MAY 2016: Strengthen predatory lending rules!](https://www.solid-ground.org/campaigns/strengthen-payday-lending-rules/) - Public comment needed! We have an historic opportunity to set fair payday lending rules for the whole country. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released draft rules to limit predatory lending practices. At the heart of their proposal is the reasonable and widely accepted idea that payday and car title loans should be made

## Venues

- [Olympic Hills Elementary](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/olympic-hills-elementary/)
- [high p](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/high-p/)
- [Bellwether Housing Security House](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/bellwether-housing-security-house/)
- [SWYFS Woodridge Park](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/swyfs-woodridge-park/)
- [SHA Sunrise Manor](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/sha-sunrise-manor/)
- [ADWAS](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/adwas/)
- [Marra Farm](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/marra-farm/)
- [Ballard Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/ballard-community-center/)
- [Queen Anne Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/queen-anne-community-center/)
- [Concord International Elementary School](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/concord-international-elementary-school/)
- [Magnuson Park Community Food Pantry](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/magnuson-park-community-food-pantry/)
- [Solid Ground](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/solid-ground/)
- [Beacon Hill International Elementary](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/beacon-hill-international-elementary/)
- [FamilyWorks Family Resource Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/familyworks-family-resource-center/)
- [Arbor Heights Elementary School](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/arbor-heights-elementary-school/)
- [Sea Mar White Center Clinic](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/sea-mar-white-center-clinic/)
- [Sea Mar South Park Clinic](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/sea-mar-south-park-clinic/)
- [SWEL Bilingual School](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/swel-bilingual-school/)
- [Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool](https://www.solid-ground.org/venue/hoa-mai-vietnamese-bilingual-preschool/)

## Organizers

- [Laura Emmerson](https://www.solid-ground.org/organizer/laura-emmerson/)
- [Maia McCoy](https://www.solid-ground.org/organizer/maia-mccoy/)
- [scott behmer](https://www.solid-ground.org/organizer/scott-behmer/)

## Events

- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-volunteer-opportunity/2026-07-11/) - Our regular drop-in volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering of the calendar year. Garden at Marra Farm (South
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-volunteer-opportunity-draft-2/2026-07-08/) - Our regular drop-in volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering of the calendar year. Garden at Marra Farm (South
- [CFE Marra Farm Volunteer Potluck!](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/cfe-marra-farm-volunteer-potluck/) - Please join us for a Marra Farm volunteer potluck! We’ll spend 9am-12pm volunteering on the farm, and have a volunteer potluck from 12-2pm. Even if you haven’t volunteered with us in a while, we would love for you to join. Please bring your favorite dish or snack to share with other volunteers. We look forward
- [CFE Marra Farm Volunteer Appreciation Party!](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/cfe-marra-farm-volunteer-appreciation-party-3/) - Please join us to celebrate our Marra Farm volunteers at our first appreciation party of the 2026 farm season! We’ll spend 10am-12pm volunteering on the farm, and have a pizza party from 12pm-2pm. Feel free to drop in at any time, and stay as long as you’d like! Even if you haven’t volunteered with us in
- [CFE Volunteer Winter Celebration & Potluck](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/cfe-volunteer-winter-celebration-potluck/) - Please join us to celebrate our CFE volunteers at a Winter Celebration & Potluck! Join us at our Wallingford Office, in the Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Room, from 4-6pm on February 4th. Feel free to drop in at any time, and stay as long as you’d like! Even if you haven’t volunteered with us in a
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-volunteer-opportunity-6/2025-10-31/) - Our regular drop-in volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering of the calendar year. Garden at Marra Farm (South
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-volunteer-opportunity-4/2025-10-25/) - Our regular drop-in volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering of the calendar year. Garden at Marra Farm (South
- [CFE Marra Farm Volunteer Appreciation Party!](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-volunteer-opportunity-4-3/) - Please join us to celebrate our Marra Farm volunteers at our last appreciation party of the 2025 farm season! We’ll spend 10am-12pm volunteering on the farm, and have a pizza party from 12pm-2pm. Feel free to drop in at any time, and stay as long as you’d like! Even if you haven’t volunteered with us in
- [CFE Marra Farm Volunteer Appreciation Party!](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/cfe-marra-farm-volunteer-appreciation-party-2/) - Please join us to celebrate our Marra Farm volunteers! We’ll spend 10am-12pm volunteering on the farm, and have a pizza party from 12pm-2pm. Feel free to drop in at any time, and stay as long as you’d like! Even if you haven’t volunteered with us in a while, we would love for you to join. Bring
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-volunteer-opportunity-4-2/) - Our regular drop-in volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering of the calendar year. Garden at Marra Farm (South
- [CFE Marra Farm Volunteer Appreciation Party!](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/cfe-marra-farm-volunteer-appreciation-party/) - Please join us to celebrate our Marra Farm volunteers! We'll spend 10am-12pm volunteering on the farm, and have a pizza party from 12pm-2pm. Feel free to drop in at any time, and stay as long as you'd like! Even if you haven't volunteered with us in a while, we would love for you to join.
- [CFE Adult & Family Education Volunteer Appreciation Party](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/cfe-adult-family-education-volunteer-appreciation-party/) - April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Please join us to celebrate our Community Food Education Adult & Family Education volunteers! We'll cook a meal together just as we would in an AFE class. Feel free to drop in at any time, and stay as long as you'd like! Even if you haven't volunteered with us
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-volunteer-opportunity-5/2024-11-01/) - Our regular drop-in volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering of the calendar year. Garden at Marra Farm (South
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-volunteer-opportunity-3/) - Our regular drop-in volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering of the calendar year. Garden at Marra Farm (South
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-10-26/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-11-27/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Preschool Pop-Up Farmer's Market](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/preschool-pop-up-farmers-market-3/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at a pop-up Farmer's Market on 11/15, 9:30-11am. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Friday 11/15, 9:30-11am Where: Olympic Hills Elementary (13018 20th Ave NE) Help us bring the farmer's market straight to school! We are hosting a farmer's-market-style food distribution event where students and families
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-11-20/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-11-13/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-11-06/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-10-30/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-10-23/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-10-16/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-10-11/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-10-09/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Preschool Pop-Up Farmer's Market](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/preschool-pop-up-farmers-market-2/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at a pop-up Farmer's Market on 11/1, 2:15-4pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Friday 11/1, 2:15-4pm Where: Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool (2915 Rainier Ave S) Help us bring the farmer's market straight to school! We are hosting a farmer's-market-style food distribution event where students
- [Preschool Pop-Up Farmer's Market](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/preschool-pop-up-farmers-market/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at a pop-up Farmer's Market on 10/18, 11:30am-1pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Friday 10/18, 11:30am-1pm Where: SWEL Bilingual Preschool (5405 Delridge Way SW) Help us bring the farmer's market straight to school! We are hosting a farmer's-market-style food distribution event where students and families
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-10-02/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-11-01/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-10-25/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-10-18/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-10-04/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-09-27/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-09-20/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-09-13/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-09-06/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-08-30/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-08-23/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-08-16/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-08-09/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-08-02/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-07-26/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-07-19/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-11-22/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-09-25/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-09-18/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-10-25/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-10-23/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-10-19/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-10-18/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-10-11/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-10-09/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-10-05/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-10-04/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-09-27/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-09-25/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-09-21/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-09-20/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-09-18/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-09-13/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-09-11/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-09-07/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-09-06/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-09-04/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-30/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-28/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-21/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-17/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-16/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-14/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-10/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-09/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-07/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-03/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-08-02/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-07-31/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-07-24/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-07-20/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-07-19/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-07-17/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-07-13/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-07-12/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-07-10/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-07-05/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-07-03/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-28/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-26/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-22/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-21/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-19/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-15/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-14/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-12/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-08/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-07/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-05/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-06-01/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-31/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-29/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-24/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-22/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-18/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-17/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-15/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-10/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-08/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-04/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-03/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-05-01/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-27/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-10-25/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-26/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-24/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-20/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-19/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-17/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-13/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-12/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-10/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-06/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-05/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-04-03/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-30/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-29/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-27/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-23/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-22/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-20/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-16/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-15/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-13/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-08/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm/2024-03-06/) - Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-09-11/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-09-04/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-08-28/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-08-21/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-08-14/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-08-07/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-07-31/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-07-24/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-07-17/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/2024-11-27/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar South Park Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar South Park Clinic (8720 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in partnership between
- [Community Food Education Volunteer Appreciation Day!](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/community-food-education-volunteer-appreciation-day/) - Please join us to celebrate our Community Food Education volunteers! We'll spend 10am-12pm volunteering on the farm, and have a pizza party from 12pm-2pm. Feel free to drop in at any time, and stay as long as you'd like! Even if you haven't volunteered with us in a while, we would love for you to
- [Marra Farm Fest](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-fest-2/) - We're having a fun celebration of our work at the farm with the other gardeners, volunteers, and the community. Come for food, crafts, and cider pressing!
- [Solid Ground's 50th Anniversary Day of Service at Marra Farm](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-2024-08-23/) - We're having a special 50th anniversary day of service event at the farm this day. Please register through our website here https://www.solid-ground.org/day-of-service-2024/ instead.
- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/marra-farm-volunteer-opportunity-2/) - On this day we are only open for volunteers from 9-12. Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-11-08/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-11-15/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/2024-11-22/) - Volunteer distributing fresh produce at Sea Mar White Center Clinic on Fridays, 12:30-3pm. Please register so that our staff know to expect you. When: Fridays, 12:30-3pm Where: Sea Mar White Center Clinic (9650 15th Ave SW Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98106) The Food FARMacia Program is a farmer's-market-style food distribution program that was developed in
- [Cooking Matters at High Point Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/61041/2024-03-20/) - Join us for a Cooking Matters class with Adults at High Point Community Center! The six-week series will run on Wednesdays from August 24 - September 28. The class will be 3:30pm-5:30pm, with volunteers asked to be there 3-6pm. Before signing up, please make sure you have: attended the Solid Ground new volunteer orientation attended
- [Cooking Matters at High Point Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/61041/2024-03-13/) - Join us for a Cooking Matters class with Adults at High Point Community Center! The six-week series will run on Wednesdays from August 24 - September 28. The class will be 3:30pm-5:30pm, with volunteers asked to be there 3-6pm. Before signing up, please make sure you have: attended the Solid Ground new volunteer orientation attended
- [Cooking Matters at High Point Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/61041/2024-03-06/) - Join us for a Cooking Matters class with Adults at High Point Community Center! The six-week series will run on Wednesdays from August 24 - September 28. The class will be 3:30pm-5:30pm, with volunteers asked to be there 3-6pm. Before signing up, please make sure you have: attended the Solid Ground new volunteer orientation attended
- [Cooking Matters at High Point Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/61041/2024-02-28/) - Join us for a Cooking Matters class with Adults at High Point Community Center! The six-week series will run on Wednesdays from August 24 - September 28. The class will be 3:30pm-5:30pm, with volunteers asked to be there 3-6pm. Before signing up, please make sure you have: attended the Solid Ground new volunteer orientation attended
- [Cooking Matters at High Point Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/61041/2024-02-21/) - Join us for a Cooking Matters class with Adults at High Point Community Center! The six-week series will run on Wednesdays from August 24 - September 28. The class will be 3:30pm-5:30pm, with volunteers asked to be there 3-6pm. Before signing up, please make sure you have: attended the Solid Ground new volunteer orientation attended
- [Cooking Matters at High Point Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-event/61041/2024-03-20/) - Join us for a Cooking Matters class with Adults at High Point Community Center! The six-week series will run on Wednesdays from August 24 - September 28. The class will be 3:30pm-5:30pm, with volunteers asked to be there 3-6pm. Before signing up, please make sure you have: attended the Solid Ground new volunteer orientation attended

## Series

- [Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/series/marra-farm-volunteer-opportunity-2/)
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- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/series/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer/)
- [Food FARMacia Distribution Volunteer](https://www.solid-ground.org/series/food-farmacia-distribution-volunteer-2/)
- [Cooking Matters at High Point Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/series/cooking-matters-at-high-point-community-center/)

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- [Feet First](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/feet-first/)
- [Food and Fitness Initiative](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-and-fitness-initiative/)
- [healthy meal](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/healthy-meal/)
- [Healthy Recipe](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/healthy-recipe/)
- [Hunger Intervention Program](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hunger-intervention-program/)
- [Marra Farm](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/marra-farm/)
- [Meal Programs](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/meal-programs/)
- [Member Update](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/member-update/)
- [Nutrition](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nutrition-2/)
- [Nutrition Educator](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nutrition-educator/)
- [Partners in Caring](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/partners-in-caring/)
- [Team Building](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/team-building/)
- [Team Nutrition](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/team-nutrition/)
- [University of Washington](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/university-of-washington/)
- [Youth Development](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/youth-development/)
- [apple-corps](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/apple-corps/)
- [Recipes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/recipes/)
- [AmeriCorps](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/americorps/)
- [Cooking Matters](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cooking-matters/)
- [Recipes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/recipes/)
- [Seattle](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle/)
- [Share Our Strength](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/share-our-strength/)
- [volunteer appreciation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/volunteer-appreciation/)
- [whole foods recipes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/whole-foods-recipes/)
- [Art & Science](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/art-science/) - Numbers & other impressionistic ways of looking at poverty and other issues.
- [Community Partners](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-partners-2/)
- [Ending Poverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ending-poverty/)
- [Events](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/events/)
- [Gift](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gift/)
- [Homeless Prevention](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homeless-prevention-2/)
- [Homelessness Prevention](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homelessness-prevention-2/)
- [Homeowners Tip](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homeowners-tip-2/)
- [Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing/)
- [Legislative Update](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legislative-update/)
- [Lettuce Link](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lettuce-link/)
- [Local Heroes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/local-heroes/)
- [My Story](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/my-story/) - Personal stories.
- [Partnership](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/partnership/)
- [Political Action](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/political-action/)
- [Resources For You](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/resources-for-you/)
- [Solid Ground News](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/solid-ground-news/)
- [The Giving Gardener](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/the-giving-gardener/)
- [Undoing Racism & Oppressions](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/undoing-racism-oppressions/)
- [Volunteerism](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/volunteerism/)
- [Youth](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/youth/)
- [#BlackLivesMatter](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/blacklivesmatter/)
- [#endpoverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/endpoverty/)
- [#ICan'tBreathe](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/icantbreathe/)
- [#talkpoverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/talkpoverty/)
- [#thinkpoverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/thinkpoverty/)
- [10-Year Plan](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/10-year-plan/)
- [1098](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/1098/)
- [118 Designs](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/118-designs/)
- [15now](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/15now/)
- [180 Program](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/180-program/)
- [2-1-1](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/2-1-1/)
- [2014 Community Needs Assessment](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/2014-community-needs-assessment/)
- [2014 Election](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/2014-election/)
- [2014 session](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/2014-session/)
- [43rd Congressional District](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/43rd-congressional-district/)
- [4culture](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/4culture/)
- [5K fun run/walk](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/5k-fun-runwalk/)
- [800 Watts of Bass band](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/800-watts-of-bass-band/)
- [@SolidGroundWA](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/solidgroundwa/)
- [A Place at the Table](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/a-place-at-the-table/)
- [ABD](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/abd/)
- [ACA](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/aca/)
- [access](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/access/)
- [Access bus service](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/access-bus-service/)
- [Access to Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/access-to-housing/)
- [access to technology](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/access-to-technology/)
- [Access Transportation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/access-transportation/)
- [accessibility](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/accessibility/)
- [achievement gap](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/achievement-gap/)
- [ACLU](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/aclu/)
- [ACLU of Washington](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/aclu-of-washington/)
- [ACLU-WA](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/aclu-wa/)
- [activism](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/activism/)
- [ADA](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ada/)
- [Adams Elementary School](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/adams-elementary-school/)
- [Adopt A Family](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/adopt-a-family/)
- [Adopt-a-mom](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/adopt-a-mom/)
- [adultism](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/adultism/)
- [Advisory Council](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/advisory-council/)
- [advocacy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/advocacy/)
- [Affordable Care Act](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/affordable-care-act/)
- [affordable cell phones](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/affordable-cell-phones/)
- [affordable health care](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/affordable-health-care/)
- [affordable housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/affordable-housing/)
- [affordable internet](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/affordable-internet/)
- [Affordable Rental Housing ACTION](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/affordable-rental-housing-action/)
- [African-American faith communities](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/african-american-faith-communities/)
- [Al Parisi](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/al-parisi/)
- [Alternative to Detention programs](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/alternative-to-detention-programs/)
- [alternatives to violence](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/alternatives-to-violence/)
- [Alyssa Frugé](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/alyssa-fruge/)
- [Am I eligible?](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/am-i-eligible/)
- [American Friends Service Committe](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/american-friends-service-committe/)
- [Americans with Disabilities Act](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/americans-with-disabilities-act/)
- [amicus brief](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/amicus-brief/)
- [animal welfare](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/animal-welfare/)
- [Annual Luncheon](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/annual-luncheon/)
- [anti-bullying](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/anti-bullying/)
- [Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/anti-hunger-nutrition-coalition/)
- [anti-oppression](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/anti-oppression/)
- [anti-racism](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/anti-racism/)
- [Antioxidants](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/antioxidants/)
- [Apartheid in South Africa](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/apartheid-in-south-africa/)
- [apartment hunting](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/apartment-hunting/)
- [apartment repairs](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/apartment-repairs/)
- [API community](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/api-community/)
- [Apple Health](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/apple-health/)
- [Armen Napoleon Stepanian](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/armen-napoleon-stepanian/)
- [Armen Stepanian](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/armen-stepanian/)
- [Arni Adler](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/arni-adler/)
- [Artis the Spoonman](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/artis-the-spoonman/)
- [artists](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/artists/)
- [ArtsWest](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/artswest/)
- [asset building](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/asset-building/)
- [Aurora Avenue](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/aurora-avenue/)
- [autumn recipes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/autumn-recipes/)
- [Baby Boost](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/baby-boost/)
- [background checks](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/background-checks/)
- [backyard gardening](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/backyard-gardening/)
- [Ballard](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ballard/)
- [Ban the Box](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ban-the-box/)
- [Barnes & Noble](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/barnes-noble/)
- [barriers to housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/barriers-to-housing/)
- [Bastyr University](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/bastyr-university/)
- [Beans](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/beans/)
- [bees](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/bees/)
- [Beets](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/beets/)
- [benefit](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/benefit/)
- [benefit cuts](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/benefit-cuts/)
- [benefits](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/benefits/)
- [bequests](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/bequests/)
- [Big Picture News](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/big-picture-news/)
- [Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/bill-and-melinda-gates-foundation/)
- [Bill Frisell](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/bill-frisell/)
- [Bill King](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/bill-king/)
- [Billy Shore](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/billy-shore/)
- [bipartisan solutions](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/bipartisan-solutions/)
- [black children](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/black-children/)
- [Black History Month](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/black-history-month/)
- [Black Lives Matter](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/black-lives-matter/)
- [Black Prisoners' Caucus](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/black-prisoners-caucus/)
- [Board of Directors](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/board-of-directors/)
- [brand perception](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/brand-perception/)
- [Brazilian](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/brazilian/)
- [bread](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/bread/)
- [breaking the cycle of generational poverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/breaking-the-cycle-of-generational-poverty/)
- [Brettler](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/brettler/)
- [Brettler Family Place](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/brettler-family-place/)
- [Broadview](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/broadview/)
- [Broadview Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/broadview-emergency-shelter-transitional-housing/)
- [Broadview Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/broadview-emergency-shelter-and-transitional-housing/)
- [Broadview shelter](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/broadview-shelter/)
- [Broccoli](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/broccoli/)
- [Bryant Terry](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/bryant-terry/)
- [budgeting](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/budgeting/)
- [building community](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/building-community/)
- [Building Community Luncheon](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/building-community-luncheon/)
- [building renovation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/building-renovation/)
- [Building the plane while we fly it](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/building-the-plane-while-we-fly-it/)
- [bullying](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/bullying/)
- [Burke Gilman trail](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/burke-gilman-trail/)
- [BURST for Prosperity](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/burst-for-prosperity/)
- [business donations](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/business-donations/)
- [C-SPAN StudentCam](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/c-span-studentcam/)
- [calcium](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/calcium/)
- [Calfo Harrigan Leyh & Eakes LLP](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/calfo-harrigan-leyh-eakes-llp/)
- [call for poets](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/call-for-poets/)
- [Campion Foundation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/campion-foundation/)
- [candidate questionnaire](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/candidate-questionnaire/)
- [candidates forum](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/candidates-forum/)
- [canonization](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/canonization/)
- [capital gains tax](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/capital-gains-tax/)
- [car camping](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/car-camping/)
- [cardiovascular health](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cardiovascular-health/)
- [career pathways](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/career-pathways/)
- [Casey Family Programs](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/casey-family-programs/)
- [casserole](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/casserole/)
- [Catalyst](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/catalyst/)
- [Cave Moon Press](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cave-moon-press/)
- [CCD](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ccd/)
- [cell phones](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cell-phones/)
- [Census](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/census/)
- [Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/certificate-of-restoration-of-opportunity/)
- [CFED](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cfed/)
- [character](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/character/)
- [chard](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/chard/)
- [Charlie's Produce](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/charlies-produce/)
- [Cheap](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cheap/)
- [Chef's Night Out](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/chefs-night-out/)
- [Cheryl Cobbs Murphy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cheryl-cobbs-murphy/)
- [Chidren's Alliance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/chidrens-alliance/)
- [children](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/children/)
- [Children and Family Justice Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/children-and-family-justice-center/)
- [Children's Alliance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/childrens-alliance/)
- [Chill](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/chill/)
- [Christine Gregoire](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/christine-gregoire/)
- [christmas giving](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/christmas-giving/)
- [Christmas in July](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/christmas-in-july/)
- [Citizen Action](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/citizen-action/)
- [citizen lobbying](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/citizen-lobbying/)
- [citizen lobbying.welfare rights organizing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/citizen-lobbying-welfare-rights-organizing/)
- [City Fruit](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/city-fruit/)
- [City of Seattle](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/city-of-seattle/)
- [City of Seattle Preschool Program Initiative](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/city-of-seattle-preschool-program-initiative/)
- [City People's Garden Store](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/city-peoples-garden-store/)
- [civics](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/civics/)
- [civil rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/civil-rights/)
- [civil rights education](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/civil-rights-education/)
- [civil rights movement](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/civil-rights-movement/)
- [Clean](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/clean/)
- [Clean & sober housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/clean-sober-housing/)
- [Clean Greens](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/clean-greens/)
- [clemency](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/clemency/)
- [client feedback](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/client-feedback/)
- [Climate change](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/climate-change/)
- [Closing the education gap](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/closing-the-education-gap/)
- [CoHo Team](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/coho-team/)
- [CoinStar](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/coinstar/)
- [Collards](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/collards/)
- [colony collapse disorder](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/colony-collapse-disorder/)
- [Columbia Legal Services](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/columbia-legal-services/)
- [Comcast](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/comcast/)
- [Committee to End Homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/committee-to-end-homelessness/)
- [Common Cents](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/common-cents/)
- [communications](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/communications/)
- [communications access](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/communications-access/)
- [community](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community/)
- [Community Action Agency](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-action-agency/)
- [community building](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-building/)
- [Community Building Luncheon](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-building-luncheon/)
- [Community Conversations](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-conversations/)
- [Community Farm](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-farm/)
- [community forum](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-forum/)
- [community fruit tree harvest](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-fruit-tree-harvest/)
- [community gardening](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-gardening/)
- [Community Housing Caucus Report](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-housing-caucus-report/)
- [Community Kitchen](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-kitchen/)
- [community leadership](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-leadership/)
- [Community led Prevention](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-led-prevention/)
- [Community Needs Assessment (CNA)](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-needs-assessment-cna/)
- [community organizing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-organizing/)
- [community outreach](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-outreach/)
- [community partners](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-partners/)
- [Community Report](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-report/)
- [Community Resource Exchange](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-resource-exchange/)
- [community resources](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-resources/)
- [Community Services Block Grant](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-services-block-grant/)
- [Community Voice Mail](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/community-voice-mail/)
- [Compass Housing Alliance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/compass-housing-alliance/)
- [computers](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/computers/)
- [Concord Elementary School](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/concord-elementary-school/)
- [Concord International School](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/concord-international-school/)
- [ConnectUp](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/connectup/)
- [Conservation Champions](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/conservation-champions/)
- [Construction project](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/construction-project/)
- [consumer protections](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/consumer-protections/)
- [continuum of care](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/continuum-of-care/)
- [contracting](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/contracting/)
- [Cook](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cook/)
- [Cooking Matters for Kids](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cooking-matters-for-kids/)
- [cool drawings](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cool-drawings/)
- [Corporation for Enterprise Development](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/corporation-for-enterprise-development/)
- [Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED)](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/corporation-for-enterprise-development-cfed/)
- [Corporation for National & Community Service](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/corporation-for-national-community-service/)
- [cost-of-living](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cost-of-living/)
- [cover crops](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cover-crops/)
- [Coverage is Here](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/coverage-is-here/)
- [credit repair](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/credit-repair/)
- [credit score](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/credit-score/)
- [crime prevention](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/crime-prevention/)
- [criminal background check](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/criminal-background-check/)
- [Criminal Justice System](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/criminal-justice-system/)
- [Crohn's disease](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/crohns-disease/)
- [CROP](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/crop/)
- [crossfit](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/crossfit/)
- [Cruciferous](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cruciferous/)
- [cultural appropriation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cultural-appropriation/)
- [culture](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/culture/)
- [CVM](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cvm/)
- [cycling](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/cycling/)
- [Dairy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dairy/)
- [Dan Brettler](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dan-brettler/)
- [dan savage](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dan-savage/)
- [Dave Henderson](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dave-henderson/)
- [debt collection](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/debt-collection/)
- [debt collectors](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/debt-collectors/)
- [decor](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/decor/)
- [deficiency judgments](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/deficiency-judgments/)
- [dehumanization of blacks](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dehumanization-of-blacks/)
- [Denise Calvetti Michaels](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/denise-calvetti-michaels/)
- [dental services](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dental-services/)
- [Department of Commerce](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/department-of-commerce/)
- [Dept. of Neighborhoods](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dept-of-neighborhoods/)
- [Des Moines Food Bank](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/des-moines-food-bank/)
- [Desiree Hellegers](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/desiree-hellegers/)
- [DeVry University](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/devry-university/)
- [diabetes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/diabetes/)
- [Dick Spady](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dick-spady/)
- [Dick's](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dicks/)
- [digital divide](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/digital-divide/)
- [dignity](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dignity/)
- [dining out](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dining-out/)
- [Dip](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dip/)
- [disability](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/disability/)
- [disability accommodations](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/disability-accommodations/)
- [disability awareness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/disability-awareness/)
- [Disability Lifeline](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/disability-lifeline/)
- [Disability Rights Washington](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/disability-rights-washington/)
- [discount internet](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/discount-internet/)
- [Discrimination in America](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/discrimination-in-america/)
- [disenfranchised voters](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/disenfranchised-voters/)
- [domestic violence](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/domestic-violence/)
- [donations](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/donations/)
- [downtown circulator](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/downtown-circulator/)
- [downtown circulator bus](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/downtown-circulator-bus/)
- [Dr. Martin Luther King](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dr-martin-luther-king/)
- [Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dr-martin-luther-king-jr/)
- [Dream Act](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dream-act/)
- [dream BIG](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dream-big/)
- [Driving from the Heart & Out of Love](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/driving-from-the-heart-out-of-love/)
- [DSHS](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dshs/)
- [dual language learners](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dual-language-learners/)
- [Duke Engage](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/duke-engage/)
- [DukeEngage](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/dukeengage/)
- [early learning](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/early-learning/)
- [Earned Income Tax Credit](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/earned-income-tax-credit/)
- [Earth Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/earth-day/)
- [economic justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/economic-justice/)
- [education](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/education/)
- [education gap](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/education-gap/)
- [educational support](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/educational-support/)
- [EITC](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/eitc/)
- [El Centro de la Raza](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/el-centro-de-la-raza/)
- [election](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/election/)
- [Eli West](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/eli-west/)
- [Emancipation Proclamation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/emancipation-proclamation/)
- [Emergency Feeding Program](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/emergency-feeding-program/)
- [Emerson Elementary](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/emerson-elementary/)
- [Emerson Elementary School](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/emerson-elementary-school/)
- [employment training](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/employment-training/)
- [empowered disengagement](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/empowered-disengagement/)
- [Encore](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/encore/)
- [Encore Careers](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/encore-careers/)
- [end children's homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/end-childrens-homelessness/)
- [end the prison industrial complex](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/end-the-prison-industrial-complex/)
- [ending homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ending-homelessness/)
- [ending hunger](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ending-hunger/)
- [ending poverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ending-poverty-2/)
- [endowment](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/endowment/)
- [enrollment assistance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/enrollment-assistance/)
- [Enterprise Community Partners](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/enterprise-community-partners/)
- [environmentalism](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/environmentalism/)
- [EPIC](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/epic/)
- [Equity in Education](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/equity-in-education/)
- [Equity in Education Coalition](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/equity-in-education-coalition/)
- [Eric Garner](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/eric-garner/)
- [estate planning](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/estate-planning/)
- [Esther Altshul Helfgott](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/esther-altshul-helfgott/)
- [event sponsorship](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/event-sponsorship/)
- [Evergreen Legal Services](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/evergreen-legal-services/)
- [evictions](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/evictions/)
- [Evonne Zook](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/evonne-zook/)
- [exercise](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/exercise/)
- [Experience in Action](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/experience-in-action/)
- [facebook](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/facebook/)
- [Fair Budget Action Campaign](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fair-budget-action-campaign/)
- [Fair Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fair-housing/)
- [Fair Revenue](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fair-revenue/)
- [fair tenant screening](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fair-tenant-screening/)
- [Fair Tenant Screening Act](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fair-tenant-screening-act/)
- [fall recipes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fall-recipes/)
- [families](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/families/)
- [Family Assistance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/family-assistance/)
- [Family Homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/family-homelessness/)
- [Family Shelter](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/family-shelter/)
- [FamilyWorks](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/familyworks/)
- [Farm Bill](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/farm-bill/)
- [Farmer's Market](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/farmers-market/)
- [farmers' markets](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/farmers-markets/)
- [fast](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fast/)
- [fast food](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fast-food/)
- [fasting](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fasting/)
- [fat](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fat/)
- [Federal tax returns](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/federal-tax-returns/)
- [Ferguson](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ferguson/)
- [Ferguson MO](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ferguson-mo/)
- [Financial Education](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/financial-education/)
- [financial empowerment](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/financial-empowerment/)
- [Financial Fitness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/financial-fitness/)
- [Financial Fitness Boot Camp](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/financial-fitness-boot-camp/)
- [financial freedom](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/financial-freedom/)
- [financial planning](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/financial-planning/)
- [financial stability](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/financial-stability/)
- [First Place Scholars Charter School](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/first-place-scholars-charter-school/)
- [fitness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fitness/)
- [Food & Nutrition](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-nutrition/)
- [food access](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-access/)
- [Food and Farm Bill](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-and-farm-bill/)
- [food assistance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-assistance/)
- [food bank](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-bank/)
- [Food Groups](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-groups/)
- [food insecurity](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-insecurity/)
- [food justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-justice/)
- [Food Pyramid](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-pyramid/)
- [Food Resources](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-resources/)
- [Food safety](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-safety/)
- [food security](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-security/)
- [Food Security for Children](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/food-security-for-children/)
- [foosball](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/foosball/)
- [Footsteps](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/footsteps/)
- [forbearance agreement](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/forbearance-agreement/)
- [foreclosure](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/foreclosure/)
- [Foreclosure Fairness Act](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/foreclosure-fairness-act/)
- [FPA](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fpa/)
- [Frank Chopp](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/frank-chopp/)
- [free cell phones](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/free-cell-phones/)
- [free school lunches](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/free-school-lunches/)
- [free speech](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/free-speech/)
- [freedom](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/freedom/)
- [Fremont](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont/)
- [Fremont Abbey Arts Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont-abbey-arts-center/)
- [Fremont Arts Council](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont-arts-council/)
- [Fremont Baptist Church](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont-baptist-church/)
- [Fremont Chamber of Commerce](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont-chamber-of-commerce/)
- [Fremont Fair](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont-fair/)
- [Fremont Outdoor Cinema](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont-outdoor-cinema/)
- [Fremont Public Association](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont-public-association/)
- [Fremont Recycling Station](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont-recycling-station/)
- [Fremont Solstice Parade](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont-solstice-parade/)
- [Fremont Troll](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fremont-troll/)
- [Fresh Fitness & Dance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fresh-fitness-dance/)
- [From Poverty to Prosperity](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/from-poverty-to-prosperity/)
- [Fruits](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fruits/)
- [fundraising](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/fundraising/)
- [furniture bank](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/furniture-bank/)
- [gang activity](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gang-activity/)
- [Gang of Four](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gang-of-four/)
- [gardening](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gardening/)
- [Garlic](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/garlic/)
- [gay marriage](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gay-marriage/)
- [general contracting](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/general-contracting/)
- [GGB](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ggb/)
- [Ghostbusters](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ghostbusters/)
- [Girls Giving Back](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/girls-giving-back/)
- [Give Me the Banjo](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/give-me-the-banjo/)
- [giveBIG](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/givebig/)
- [giveBIG 2014](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/givebig-2014/)
- [giving](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/giving/)
- [Giving Garden](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/giving-garden/)
- [Giving gardener](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/giving-gardener/)
- [gleaning](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gleaning/)
- [global warming](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/global-warming/)
- [Gordon McHenry Jr](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gordon-mchenry-jr/)
- [Gov. Gregoire](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gov-gregoire/)
- [Governor's Volunteer Service Award](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/governors-volunteer-service-award/)
- [grassroots politics](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/grassroots-politics/)
- [gravel](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gravel/)
- [greens](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/greens/)
- [grit](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/grit/)
- [Groundviews](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/groundviews/)
- [Groundviews newsletter](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/groundviews-newsletter/)
- [guilt](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/guilt/)
- [gun sales](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gun-sales/)
- [Gus Cannon](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/gus-cannon/)
- [Habitat for Humanity](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/habitat-for-humanity/)
- [Haiti](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/haiti/)
- [HALA](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hala/)
- [Hamm Creek](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hamm-creek/)
- [Handling Food](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/handling-food/)
- [HandsUpDon'tShoot](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/handsupdontshoot/)
- [Harlem Childrens Zone](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/harlem-childrens-zone/)
- [HB 2563](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hb-2563/)
- [Head Start](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/head-start/)
- [health](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/health/)
- [Health Benefit Exchange](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/health-benefit-exchange/)
- [health care](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/health-care/)
- [health insurance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/health-insurance/)
- [health resources](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/health-resources/)
- [health systems](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/health-systems/)
- [healthcare](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/healthcare/)
- [healthplanfinder](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/healthplanfinder/)
- [Healthy Heart Valentine’s Week](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/healthy-heart-valentines-week/)
- [heart](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/heart/)
- [heart health](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/heart-health/)
- [hempfest](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hempfest/)
- [HEN](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hen/)
- [High Voltage Track Club](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/high-voltage-track-club/)
- [holding deposit](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/holding-deposit/)
- [holiday](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/holiday/)
- [holiday donation program](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/holiday-donation-program/)
- [Holiday Giving program](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/holiday-giving-program/)
- [holiday resources](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/holiday-resources/)
- [home](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/home/)
- [Home Care Coalition](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/home-care-coalition/)
- [Home Care services](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/home-care-services/)
- [home phones](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/home-phones/)
- [homeless](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homeless/)
- [homeless in Seattle](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homeless-in-seattle/)
- [homeless prevention](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homeless-prevention/)
- [homeless veterans](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homeless-veterans/)
- [homeless vets](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homeless-vets/)
- [homeless women](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homeless-women/)
- [homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homelessness/)
- [Homelessness hits home](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homelessness-hits-home/)
- [homelessness in Seattle](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homelessness-in-seattle/)
- [Homeowners tip](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homeowners-tip/)
- [HomeStreet Bank](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homestreet-bank/)
- [homophobia](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/homophobia/)
- [honey bees](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/honey-bees/)
- [Honorary Mayor of Fremont](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/honorary-mayor-of-fremont/)
- [horticulture](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/horticulture/)
- [hot food](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hot-food/)
- [Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing/)
- [housing advocate](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-advocate/)
- [Housing Affordability & Livability Agenda](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-affordability-livability-agenda/)
- [housing costs](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-costs/)
- [housing counseling](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-counseling/)
- [housing discrimination](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-discrimination/)
- [Housing Essential Needs](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-essential-needs/)
- [Housing First](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-first/)
- [Housing homeless people](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-homeless-people/)
- [housing justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-justice/)
- [housing partner](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-partner/)
- [housing search](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-search/)
- [housing stability](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-stability/)
- [Housing Stabilization Services](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/housing-stabilization-services/)
- [How Children Succeed](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/how-children-succeed/)
- [Human Dignity Support Project](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/human-dignity-support-project/)
- [human trafficking](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/human-trafficking/)
- [hunger](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hunger/)
- [Hunger Action Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hunger-action-day/)
- [Hunger Action Week](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hunger-action-week/)
- [hunger in Seattle](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/hunger-in-seattle/)
- [I Have a Dream speech](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/i-have-a-dream-speech/)
- [I Have Been to the Mountaintop speech](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/i-have-been-to-the-mountaintop-speech/)
- [I-1098](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/i-1098/)
- [I-Hotel](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/i-hotel/)
- [I-word](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/i-word/)
- [idealism](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/idealism/)
- [Illness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/illness/)
- [Imagine](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/imagine/)
- [IMAGINE Conference](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/imagine-conference/)
- [immigrants rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/immigrants-rights/)
- [immigration](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/immigration/)
- [immigration reform](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/immigration-reform/)
- [incarceration](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/incarceration/)
- [income equality](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/income-equality/)
- [income inequality](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/income-inequality/)
- [Income Inequality Advisory Committee](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/income-inequality-advisory-committee/)
- [Income taxes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/income-taxes/)
- [Independent Sector](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/independent-sector/)
- [Initiative 1098](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/initiative-1098/)
- [initiatives](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/initiatives/)
- [institutional racism](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/institutional-racism/)
- [interconnectedness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/interconnectedness/)
- [interior design](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/interior-design/)
- [International Bus Driver Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/international-bus-driver-day/)
- [International Childrens Park](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/international-childrens-park/)
- [internship](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/internship/)
- [interpretation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/interpretation/)
- [Iron](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/iron/)
- [IRS](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/irs/)
- [Islam](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/islam/)
- [isolation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/isolation/)
- [it gets better](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/it-gets-better/)
- [Jack Johnson](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/jack-johnson/)
- [Jackie MacLean](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/jackie-maclean/)
- [James Williams](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/james-williams/)
- [Jerry Large](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/jerry-large/)
- [Jim Page](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/jim-page/)
- [Jo Miller](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/jo-miller/)
- [jobs Assistance Ordinance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/jobs-assistance-ordinance/)
- [John Rochford](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/john-rochford/)
- [JourneyHome](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/journeyhome/)
- [Jr.](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/jr/)
- [Julio Cruz](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/julio-cruz/)
- [Juneteenth](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/juneteenth/)
- [junk food](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/junk-food/)
- [justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/justice/)
- [JustServe](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/justserve/)
- [JustServe AmeriCorps](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/justserve-americorps/)
- [K-12 education](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/k-12-education/)
- [Kale](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/kale/)
- [Kathya Alexander](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/kathya-alexander/)
- [KBCS](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/kbcs/)
- [King County](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/king-county/)
- [King County Conservation District](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/king-county-conservation-district/)
- [King County Juvenile Justice system](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/king-county-juvenile-justice-system/)
- [King County Metro](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/king-county-metro/)
- [King County Public health](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/king-county-public-health/)
- [KUOW](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/kuow/)
- [Lactose Intolerant](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lactose-intolerant/)
- [Lakeside School](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lakeside-school/)
- [landlord entry](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/landlord-entry/)
- [landlord tenant disputes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/landlord-tenant-disputes/)
- [landlord-tenant issues](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/landlord-tenant-issues/)
- [landlord/tenant disputes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/landlordtenant-disputes/)
- [landlord/tenant law](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/landlordtenant-law/)
- [Language Access](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/language-access/)
- [lbgtq rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lbgtq-rights/)
- [lead in soil](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lead-in-soil/)
- [leadership development](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/leadership-development/)
- [learning cluster](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/learning-cluster/)
- [legal advocacy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legal-advocacy/)
- [legal assistance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legal-assistance/)
- [legal clinic](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legal-clinic/)
- [Legal Financial Obligation (LFO)](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legal-financial-obligation-lfo/)
- [Legal Financial Obligation (LFO) reform](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legal-financial-obligation-lfo-reform/)
- [Legal Foundation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legal-foundation/)
- [legal help](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legal-help/)
- [legal help for renters](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legal-help-for-renters/)
- [legend](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legend/)
- [legislation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/legislation/)
- [LFO](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lfo/)
- [LFOs](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lfos/)
- [LGBTQ](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lgbtq/)
- [LGBTQ allyship](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lgbtq-allyship/)
- [liberation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/liberation/)
- [lifeline cellphones](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lifeline-cellphones/)
- [Listening Sessions](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/listening-sessions/)
- [Listening to Mozart: Poems of Alzheimer's](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/listening-to-mozart-poems-of-alzheimers/)
- [literacy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/literacy/)
- [live music](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/live-music/)
- [loan modifications](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/loan-modifications/)
- [Local 360](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/local-360/)
- [local hero](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/local-hero/)
- [localvore](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/localvore/)
- [Los Angeles Clippers](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/los-angeles-clippers/)
- [loss mitigation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/loss-mitigation/)
- [low-cost internet](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/low-cost-internet/)
- [low-cost phones](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/low-cost-phones/)
- [low-income housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/low-income-housing/)
- [Low-Income Housing Institute (LIHI)](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/low-income-housing-institute-lihi/)
- [Low-Income Housing Tax Credit](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/low-income-housing-tax-credit/)
- [Lowry Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/lowry-community-center/)
- [Magnuson Community Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/magnuson-community-center/)
- [Magnuson Park](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/magnuson-park/)
- [Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA)](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/magnusson-klemencic-associates-mka/)
- [Making Home Affordable](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/making-home-affordable/)
- [Manganese](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/manganese/)
- [Maple Valley Food Bank](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/maple-valley-food-bank/)
- [marginalized people](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/marginalized-people/)
- [Marguerite Casey Foundation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/marguerite-casey-foundation/)
- [Mariner Moose](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mariner-moose/)
- [Mariners RBI Club](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mariners-rbi-club/)
- [Marra Farm Coalition](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/marra-farm-coalition/)
- [marriage equality](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/marriage-equality/)
- [Martha Shulman](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/martha-shulman/)
- [Martha Shulman recipe](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/martha-shulman-recipe/)
- [Martin Luther King](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/martin-luther-king/)
- [Martin Luther King VISTA volunteers](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/martin-luther-king-vista-volunteers/)
- [May Day march](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/may-day-march/)
- [Mayor Cory Booker](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mayor-cory-booker/)
- [McCallum Print Group](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mccallum-print-group/)
- [McCleary Decision](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mccleary-decision/)
- [Meat](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/meat/)
- [media](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/media/)
- [Medicaid](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/medicaid/)
- [Melissa Harris-Perry](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/melissa-harris-perry/)
- [Member Stories](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/member-stories/)
- [memorial](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/memorial/)
- [Memorial Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/memorial-day/)
- [mental health](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mental-health/)
- [mentorship](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mentorship/)
- [Merry Mice ornaments](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/merry-mice-ornaments/)
- [Metro ACCESS](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/metro-access/)
- [Metro transit](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/metro-transit/)
- [Michael Brown](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/michael-brown/)
- [Michelle Bates-Benetua](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/michelle-bates-benetua/)
- [Microsoft](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/microsoft/)
- [minimum wage](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/minimum-wage/)
- [minstrel shows](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/minstrel-shows/)
- [mission statement](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mission-statement/)
- [mission vision values](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mission-vision-values/)
- [MLK](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mlk/)
- [MLK Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mlk-day/)
- [MLK Lobby Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mlk-lobby-day/)
- [MLK Vista](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mlk-vista/)
- [Molar Majority Campaign](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/molar-majority-campaign/)
- [mom](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mom/)
- [money management](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/money-management/)
- [mortgage counseling](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mortgage-counseling/)
- [mortgage crisis](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mortgage-crisis/)
- [mortgage default](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mortgage-default/)
- [Mortgage Services](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mortgage-services/)
- [Mother's Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mothers-day/)
- [Mr. Egg Face](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/mr-egg-face/)
- [Multi-Communities](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/multi-communities/)
- [muscle](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/muscle/)
- [music](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/music/)
- [Muslim faith](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/muslim-faith/)
- [My Plate](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/my-plate/)
- [MyPlate](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/myplate/)
- [myth](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/myth/)
- [naked bicyclists](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/naked-bicyclists/)
- [National Nutrition Month](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/national-nutrition-month/)
- [national policy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/national-policy/)
- [national service](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/national-service/)
- [Naval Station Puget Sound](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/naval-station-puget-sound/)
- [Nelson Mandela](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nelson-mandela/)
- [nerdland](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nerdland/)
- [New Belgium Shift Pale Lager](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/new-belgium-shift-pale-lager/)
- [New Hollyy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/new-hollyy/)
- [new horizon](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/new-horizon/)
- [Nicherson Street Saloon](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nicherson-street-saloon/)
- [Nickelsville](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nickelsville/)
- [No New Youth Jail campaign](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/no-new-youth-jail-campaign/)
- [No Room of Her Own](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/no-room-of-her-own/)
- [nonprofit management](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nonprofit-management/)
- [North Seattle Community Service Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/north-seattle-community-service-center/)
- [Northwest Farm Bill Action Group](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/northwest-farm-bill-action-group/)
- [Northwest Harvest](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/northwest-harvest/)
- [Nutrients](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nutrients/)
- [nutrition education](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nutrition-education/)
- [nutritional literacy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nutritional-literacy/)
- [NW Children's Fund](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nw-childrens-fund/)
- [NWCF](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/nwcf/)
- [O Brother Where Art Thou](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/o-brother-where-art-thou/)
- [Obamacare](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/obamacare/)
- [old food](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/old-food/)
- [Olympia](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/olympia/)
- [Olympia WA](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/olympia-wa/)
- [one night count](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/one-night-count/)
- [open house](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/open-house/)
- [Operation Frontline](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/operation-frontline/)
- [oral history](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/oral-history/)
- [Our Beginning](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/our-beginning/)
- [outdoors](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/outdoors/)
- [P-Patch](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/p-patch/)
- [Pac Med](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/pac-med/)
- [Pacific Hospital PDA](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/pacific-hospital-pda/)
- [Pacific Science Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/pacific-science-center/)
- [Parfait](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/parfait/)
- [Parsley](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/parsley/)
- [partners](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/partners/)
- [partnerships](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/partnerships/)
- [Pat Proulx](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/pat-proulx/)
- [Pathway to Career Corps](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/pathway-to-career-corps/)
- [Paul Haas](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/paul-haas/)
- [Paul Tough](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/paul-tough/)
- [payday loans](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/payday-loans/)
- [Penny Harvest](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/penny-harvest/)
- [Penny Havest](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/penny-havest/)
- [People's Grocery](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/peoples-grocery/)
- [People's Institute Northwest](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/peoples-institute-northwest/)
- [People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/peoples-institute-for-survival-and-beyond/)
- [People’s Tribunal on the U.S. Juvenile Justice System](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/peoples-tribunal-on-the-u-s-juvenile-justice-system/)
- [philanthropy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/philanthropy/)
- [Philanthropy Northwest](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/philanthropy-northwest/)
- [photography](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/photography/)
- [Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/phyllis-gutierrez-kenney/)
- [physical activity](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/physical-activity/)
- [Pike Market Food Bank](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/pike-market-food-bank/)
- [PINW](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/pinw/)
- [planned giving](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/planned-giving/)
- [Planning](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/planning/)
- [planting tips](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/planting-tips/)
- [playground](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/playground/)
- [poetry](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/poetry/)
- [police accountability](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/police-accountability/)
- [police bias](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/police-bias/)
- [police brutality](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/police-brutality/)
- [Port Jobs](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/port-jobs/)
- [Port of Seattle](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/port-of-seattle/)
- [post-racial society](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/post-racial-society/)
- [Potassium](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/potassium/)
- [poverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/poverty/)
- [Poverty Action](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/poverty-action/)
- [prayer](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/prayer/)
- [predatory lending](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/predatory-lending/)
- [predatory loans](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/predatory-loans/)
- [Prepare food](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/prepare-food/)
- [Prevent](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/prevent/)
- [Pride](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/pride/)
- [Prison industrial complex](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/prison-industrial-complex/)
- [privacy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/privacy/)
- [privilege](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/privilege/)
- [Progressive Plan for Affordable Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/progressive-plan-for-affordable-housing/)
- [Project Cool](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/project-cool/)
- [Proposition 1B](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/proposition-1b/)
- [protecting children](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/protecting-children/)
- [Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/protecting-tenants-at-foreclosure-act/)
- [protection from harm](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/protection-from-harm/)
- [Protein](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/protein/)
- [Providence Regina House](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/providence-regina-house/)
- [PTFA](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ptfa/)
- [public benefits](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/public-benefits/)
- [public education](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/public-education/)
- [public interest law](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/public-interest-law/)
- [public meeting](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/public-meeting/)
- [public policy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/public-policy/)
- [public safety](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/public-safety/)
- [pumpkin smoothie](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/pumpkin-smoothie/)
- [Purpose Prize](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/purpose-prize/)
- [Quality Seattle Preschool](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/quality-seattle-preschool/)
- [Quinoa](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/quinoa/)
- [race](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/race/)
- [race & social justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/race-social-justice-2/)
- [race and poverty](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/race-and-poverty/)
- [RACE: Are We So Different?](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/race-are-we-so-different/)
- [racial disparities](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/racial-disparities/)
- [racial justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/racial-justice/)
- [racism](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/racism/)
- [Rainer Scholars](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rainer-scholars/)
- [Rainier Scholars](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rainier-scholars/)
- [Rainier Vista](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rainier-vista/)
- [Rainier Vista neighborhood](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rainier-vista-neighborhood/)
- [Ramadan](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ramadan/)
- [Rapid Re-Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rapid-re-housing/)
- [Rapid Rehousing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rapid-rehousing/)
- [RCW](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rcw/)
- [RCW 15.18](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rcw-15-18/)
- [Reading Corps](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/reading-corps/)
- [real estate](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/real-estate/)
- [Real Time Strategic Planning](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/real-time-strategic-planning/)
- [recipe](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/recipe/)
- [recividism](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/recividism/)
- [Redbox](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/redbox/)
- [Reduced Fares](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/reduced-fares/)
- [Ref 52](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ref-52/)
- [Ref 74](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ref-74/)
- [Referendum 74](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/referendum-74/)
- [religion](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/religion/)
- [renovation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/renovation/)
- [rent increase](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rent-increase/)
- [rent receipt](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rent-receipt/)
- [rental agreements](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rental-agreements/)
- [Rental Housing Inspection Program](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rental-housing-inspection-program/)
- [rentalhousingaction.org](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rentalhousingaction-org/)
- [renters' rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/renters-rights/)
- [renting](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/renting/)
- [renting foreclosed property](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/renting-foreclosed-property/)
- [Residential Landlord-Tenant Act](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/residential-landlord-tenant-act/)
- [residential units](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/residential-units/)
- [Resource Wire](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/resource-wire/)
- [resources](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/resources/)
- [restoration](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/restoration/)
- [Retirement](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/retirement/)
- [Richard Thompson](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/richard-thompson/)
- [Rick Rizzs](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rick-rizzs/)
- [Ride Free Area](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ride-free-area/)
- [river cleanup](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/river-cleanup/)
- [Roberto Maestas](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/roberto-maestas/)
- [robin Holcomb](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/robin-holcomb/)
- [Roger Clemens](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/roger-clemens/)
- [RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program)](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rsvp-retired-senior-volunteer-program/)
- [Running Start](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/running-start/)
- [Russell Family Foundation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/russell-family-foundation/)
- [Rustling Wrens](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/rustling-wrens/)
- [Ruth Massinga](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/ruth-massinga/)
- [Safe Routes to Schools](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/safe-routes-to-schools/)
- [safety net](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/safety-net/)
- [safety net service disruptions](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/safety-net-service-disruptions/)
- [Sail Sand Point](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sail-sand-point/)
- [Sand Point](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sand-point/)
- [Sand Point Community Liaison Committee](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sand-point-community-liaison-committee/)
- [Sand Point Elementary](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sand-point-elementary/)
- [Sand Point Family Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sand-point-family-housing/)
- [Sand Point Housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sand-point-housing/)
- [Sandi Cutler](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sandi-cutler/)
- [Santos Place](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/santos-place/)
- [satisfaction survey](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/satisfaction-survey/)
- [Sauteed](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sauteed/)
- [school](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/school/)
- [school to prison pipeline](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/school-to-prison-pipeline/)
- [schools](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/schools/)
- [SCIDpda](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/scidpda/)
- [Science Museum of Minnesota](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/science-museum-of-minnesota/)
- [SCOTUS](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/scotus/)
- [Seatt;e rental inspections](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seatte-rental-inspections/)
- [Seattle 2012 budget](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-2012-budget/)
- [Seattle City Attorney’s Office](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-city-attorneys-office/)
- [Seattle City Council](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-city-council/)
- [Seattle Climate Action Plan](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-climate-action-plan/)
- [Seattle Community College](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-community-college/)
- [Seattle Community Farm](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-community-farm/)
- [Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-department-of-education-early-learning/)
- [Seattle Food Committee](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-food-committee/)
- [Seattle Foundation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-foundation/)
- [Seattle Housing Levy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-housing-levy/)
- [Seattle Human Services Coalition](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-human-services-coalition/)
- [Seattle Mariners](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-mariners/)
- [Seattle Office for Civil Rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-office-for-civil-rights/)
- [Seattle Office of Civil Rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-office-of-civil-rights/)
- [Seattle Personal Transit](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-personal-transit/)
- [Seattle Personal Transit (SPT)](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-personal-transit-spt/)
- [Seattle Public Library](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-public-library/)
- [Seattle School District](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-school-district/)
- [Seattle Tilth Farm Works](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-tilth-farm-works/)
- [Seattle Times](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-times/)
- [Seattle Univerity School of Law](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-univerity-school-of-law/)
- [Seattle Waldorf School](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-waldorf-school/)
- [Seattle Worker Center](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattle-worker-center/)
- [Seattle/King County Coalition for Responsible Lending](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattleking-county-coalition-for-responsible-lending/)
- [Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seattleking-county-coalition-on-homelessness/)
- [Section 8](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/section-8/)
- [security deposit](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/security-deposit/)
- [seed bomb](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/seed-bomb/)
- [Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/senator-jeanne-kohl-welles/)
- [Senator Lisa Brown](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/senator-lisa-brown/)
- [senior housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/senior-housing/)
- [Separate](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/separate/)
- [service animals](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/service-animals/)
- [SFA](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sfa/)
- [SFC](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sfc/)
- [SGT](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sgt/)
- [short sale](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/short-sale/)
- [SHSC](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/shsc/)
- [Si Se Puede](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/si-se-puede/)
- [sing along](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sing-along/)
- [singles housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/singles-housing/)
- [Sister Citizen](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sister-citizen/)
- [SKCCRL](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/skccrl/)
- [slavery](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/slavery/)
- [smart phones](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/smart-phones/)
- [smoke-free housing](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/smoke-free-housing/)
- [SNAP](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/snap/)
- [SNAP benefits](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/snap-benefits/)
- [SNAP Ed](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/snap-ed/)
- [social justice](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/social-justice/)
- [social justice advocate](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/social-justice-advocate/)
- [social media](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/social-media/)
- [Solid Ground](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/solid-ground/)
- [Solid Ground Board](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/solid-ground-board/)
- [Solid Ground Transportation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/solid-ground-transportation/)
- [Solid Ground website](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/solid-ground-website/)
- [Solid Ground's 40th Anniversary](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/solid-grounds-40th-anniversary/)
- [solidarity with Ferguson](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/solidarity-with-ferguson/)
- [solstice parade](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/solstice-parade/)
- [Songs for Shelter](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/songs-for-shelter/)
- [Sonia Campion](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sonia-campion/)
- [Soup](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/soup/)
- [South Africa](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/south-africa/)
- [South Park](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/south-park/)
- [South Park Arts](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/south-park-arts/)
- [South Seattle Emerald](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/south-seattle-emerald/)
- [SPACE](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/space/)
- [SPAN](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/span/)
- [special enrollment](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/special-enrollment/)
- [Spike Lee](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/spike-lee/)
- [Spirit Day](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/spirit-day/)
- [Springwire](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/springwire/)
- [St. Benedict School & Parish](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/st-benedict-school-parish/)
- [Stable Families](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/stable-families/)
- [stale](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/stale/)
- [Stand Against Racism](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/stand-against-racism/)
- [State Food Assistance](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/state-food-assistance/)
- [state legislature](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/state-legislature/)
- [Statewide Poverty Action Network](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/statewide-poverty-action-network/)
- [strategic planning](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/strategic-planning/)
- [Strawberry](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/strawberry/)
- [student](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/student/)
- [Subaru Foundation](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/subaru-foundation/)
- [substance abuse](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/substance-abuse/)
- [Sue McGann](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sue-mcgann/)
- [Summer](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/summer/)
- [summer camp](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/summer-camp/)
- [sunny](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sunny/)
- [super heroes](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/super-heroes/)
- [Superfood](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/superfood/)
- [supermarkets](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/supermarkets/)
- [survey](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/survey/)
- [Survival Services Coalition](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/survival-services-coalition/)
- [sustainable agriculture](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/sustainable-agriculture/)
- [Swords into Ploughshares](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/swords-into-ploughshares/)
- [systems change](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/systems-change/)
- [take action](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/take-action/)
- [Talent Show](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/talent-show/)
- [TANF](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tanf/)
- [Tax Prep](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tax-prep/)
- [tax rebate](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tax-rebate/)
- [tax revenue](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tax-revenue/)
- [taxes on wealthy](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/taxes-on-wealthy/)
- [teacher](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/teacher/)
- [teamwork](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/teamwork/)
- [teens](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/teens/)
- [Teens in Power](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/teens-in-power/)
- [telecommunications](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/telecommunications/)
- [Temperature](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/temperature/)
- [Temporary Assistance for Needy Families](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/temporary-assistance-for-needy-families/)
- [tenant counseling](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tenant-counseling/)
- [tenant rights](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tenant-rights/)
- [tenant screening](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tenant-screening/)
- [tenant services](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tenant-services/)
- [tenant tip](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tenant-tip-2/)
- [tenants](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tenants/)
- [Tenants Union](https://www.solid-ground.org/tag/tenants-union/)

## Event Categories

- [Cooking Matters Classes](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-calendar/category/cooking-matters-classes/)
- [Marra Farm](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-calendar/category/marra-farm/)
- [One Time Events](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-calendar/category/one-time-events/)
- [FARMacia](https://www.solid-ground.org/cfe-volunteer-calendar/category/farmacia/)

## Media Categories

- [Historical photos](https://www.solid-ground.org/media_category/history-pics/) - Historical photos of Fremont Public Association (FPA) and Solid Ground.
- [Jobs/Careers](https://www.solid-ground.org/media_category/jobs-pics/) - Photos use can use in Job posts.
- [Medicare/SHIBA](https://www.solid-ground.org/media_category/medicare/) - Photos we can use for Welcome to Medicare and SHIBA posts and pages.
- [Resource Wire](https://www.solid-ground.org/media_category/rw-pics/) - Photos you can use in Resource Wire posts.
- [Rent Smart/Tenant Services](https://www.solid-ground.org/media_category/tenant-pics/) - Photos you can use in Rent Smart posts.
- [Icons](https://www.solid-ground.org/media_category/icons/)
- [Volunteers](https://www.solid-ground.org/media_category/volunteer/) - Photos of Solid Ground volunteers.
- [RSVP](https://www.solid-ground.org/media_category/rsvp-pics/) - Photos of staff, volunteers, and site partners for RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).