Solid Ground Washington

Stabilization Services: To educate and empower people with tools to solve problems that jeopardize housing through housing advocacy, case management and limited financial support to help people find and/or maintain safe, permanent housing. In 2024, provided counseling, loans and grants to help 2,635 individuals, legal aid to 170 households to obtain government benefits, educated over 1,600 on tenant rights, and over 6,000 individuals were linked to essential resources through telephone referrals.

Other Program Services: To provide a wide range of additional services to give people the skills to thrive. Food Access & Education provided nourishing food and skill building to those who would otherwise go hungry. In 2024, almost 1,600 children were introduced to healthy life choices through nutrition classes and another 736 individuals gained resources and information to grow their own food. Advocacy mobilized over 3,300 people to participate in community building and anti-poverty initiatives. Coordinated 37,000 hours of volunteers assisting in a wide range of community activities, including over 8,300 hours assisting over 5,000 people obtain health insurance.

Residential Services: To provide service enriched housing, including emergency shelter and transitional and permanent housing and life skills, children's programs and financial assistance to residents. In 2024, safely housed 472 households, helped another 260 households obtain safe & affordable housing and provided 329 parents and children a safe haven from domestic violence.