Solid Ground

New to Medicare? We have multiple FREE Welcome to Medicare presentations this June. Join us to understand your Medicare rights and options.

💠 Zoom webinar IN SPANISH on Tuesday, June 3 at 2-4pm.
💠 Zoom webinar on Wednesday, June 3 at 5-8pm.
💠 In-person presentation on Monday, June 8 at 2-4pm, hosted by the Peter Kirk Community Center. To register, call the Peter Kirk Community Center at 425.587.3360.

Learn more online at: https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/shiba/ or call SHIBA at 206.753.4806.

As we close out Jewish American Heritage Month, we take a moment to honor the legacy, culture, and collective progress toward racial equity that Jewish communities have contributed throughout United States history.

The definition of antisemitism is often debated, but we understand antisemitism as prejudice against Jewish people that calls upon and relies on the use of harmful, longstanding tropes that portray Jewish communities as a monolith or “other.”

In reality, Jewish communities are not monolithic, and instead hold a wide range of perspectives. We invite you to join us as we reflect, learn, and act through some of these resources:

jewishinseattle.org
jewishvoiceforpeace.org
ifnotnowmovement.org
weareasainjews.org

This week on : free swimming classes for kids just in time for summer, legal help for all renters (plus a free webinar for senior renters), help with Medicare, and more. https://www.solid-ground.org/resource-wire/

Lingering in the glow of the Groundswell Gala✨

The energy y’all brought was undeniable – the feeling of hope, possibility, and solidarity absolutely filled the room. Because of our amazing community, we raised more than $300,000 to create opportunities for everyone to thrive – building momentum toward our shared goal of not just solving poverty, but abolishing it. Thank you to our guests, sponsors, volunteers, staff, and every other person who made the night full of joy and hope 🥹

A special thanks to:
Seattle Fundraising Auctioneer, Sasha Summer Cousineau
Party Hat LLC
Youth in Focus
Goody Bagg
Synchronicity Events
Connor Mac Studios
CreativeLou

Renters: do you know your rights? 🔑 Join a Rent Smart webinar to learn your rights under landlord-tenant law in WA state, and what you can do when facing common scenarios. Register for free: https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/tenant-webinars/

If you or a loved one has Medicare Part B, take advantage of some of Medicare's preventative benefits without paying out-of-pocket costs. Some of the preventative services offers are: annual wellness visits, breast cancer screening, and flu shots!
To learn more, contact SHIBA to speak with a volunteer Medicare Advisor: 206-753-4806 or [email protected].

This week on : help paying for long-term care, youth summer programs in Seattle, job fairs, and much more! https://www.solid-ground.org/resource-wire/

Get help paying your Part A and Part B premiums through a Medicare Savings Program, a Medicaid program for low income seniors on Medicare.
To learn more, contact SHIBA to speak with a volunteer 206-753-4806 or email [email protected].

Last fall, we saw food banks become more overwhelmed than ever when millions of households suddenly couldn’t access their SNAP benefits. That's when the people of Seattle, in a classic Seattle way, came together to help the Seattle Food Committee provide critical support when it was most needed. Now that's what community looks like 🙌

News | Seattle Food Committee News Image Alt Text: Image of the inside of a warehouse. The room has a concrete floor, stacks of blue pallets, and a yellow guard rail along the perimeter of the work area. In the center of the room, a man in a sweatshirt and jeans is moving a stack of boxes on a pallet jack. Thursday, April 9, 202...

Tonight at Groundswell Gala, our community will take the spotlight. Together we'll hear powerful words from local leaders, residents, and Solid Ground participants about what it means to break cycles of poverty, recognize our collective power, and build momentum toward a future where everyone can thrive.

Let's create a ripple effect that will be felt long after the night is over 🌊