As the holiday giving season arrives, the nonprofit Solid Ground is urging Seattle families to take action to help neighbors struggling to put food on the table and stay housed.
The organization has helped Seattle families meet immediate needs for food, employment, clothing bank, housing, transportation, youth development and more for more than 50 years. It’s new campaign, “Change Begins with Community,” highlights the power of community to stand up for local families and neighbors faced with rising housing and food costs amid increased tariffs, cuts to social services, and other actions by the federal government. Contributions to the campaign go toward the organization’s mission to dismantle poverty by making sure families have healthy food, secure housing, accessible transportation,
and other basic needs to thrive.
Contributions to the campaign will be matched through Dec. 31, doubling the weight of every donation (a $10 donation becomes $20 with a matching gift from another donor).
“In times like these, sharing your time and resources with your neighbors is not an act of charity, but of resistance,” Shalimar Gonzales, Solid Ground CEO, said in a release. “It is up to every one of us to safeguard the future and wellbeing of our communities.”
What You Can Do
Along with contributing during the gift matching time frame, Solid Ground staff encourages Seattle families to also make a difference in the following ways during the holiday giving season:
- Purchase everyday essentials and staples on Solid Ground Amazon wishlists. Items are shipped directly to the organization and quickly distributed to housing residents and program participants who need them most.
- Volunteer your knitting and crocheting skills. Our Knit-It-Alls volunteers create warm winter hats, clothing, and blankets that we distribute to low-income families and people experiencing homelessness.
- Consider making a tribute gift, recognizing a grandparent, parent, teacher or child or other special person with a one time donation of $35 or more
