Solid Ground

Mission: Solid Ground works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty.

Vision: Solid Ground envisions a community beyond poverty and oppression where all people have equitable opportunity to thrive.

History: Solid Ground (originally called the Fremont Public Association) was founded in 1974 by community leaders and concerned citizens of one of Seattles then most economically devastated neighborhoods, Fremont. Our first services emergency food bank, clothing bank, and employment program reflected the desperate needs and determined response of a mobilized and committed neighborhood. As the scope and severity of homelessness and poverty have increased over the years, so too has our range of services and our reach to the greater community. Now based in Seattles Wallingford neighborhood, our 22 programs and services help more than 60,000 households each year overcome poverty and build better futures throughout King County and across Washington state.

At Solid Ground, we know that our community is stronger when everyone can achieve their full potential. Building peoples well-being like building a house that lasts a lifetime takes sound materials and experienced professionals to create and implement a vision. Just as one would turn to experts to build a house, our case managers, educators and other specialists work along with hundreds of community partners supporting participants to build well-being through enhanced social relationships, skills, and advocacy so that they can fully contribute to society, now and into the future.