Solid Ground: Helping Families Build Strong Foundations

Solid Ground is an award winning nonprofit organization whose proven, holistic approach helps families build the strong foundations they need to emerge from homelessness into a brighter future. Learn more

SERVICES

Preventing and ending homelessness for families with children in the communities we serve through housing, resources, and opportunity.

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Services for Families

At Solid Ground we help families and children break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.

Housing

If You Need Housing

Solid Ground receives referrals through Coordinated Entry systems in Ramsey and Washington Counties. Learn more on programs and eligibility.

Volunteer

Each year, hundreds of volunteers work together with Solid Ground to help prevent and end homelessness for families in this community. Ready to join us?

Donate

Solid Ground helps break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for the next generation. There are many ways you can support the families at Solid Ground!

Solid Ground: Helping Families Build Strong Foundations

Through safe, affordable housing and innovative supportive programming, Solid Ground helps families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for the next generation. Solid Ground currently runs eight programs in suburban Ramsey and Washington Counties housing over 871 individuals annually.

Latest News & Events

Paul’s Story

Paul and his family live at HomeFront, Solid Ground’s housing program for veterans and their families experiencing homelessness. Paul moved into our HomeFront program four years ago. He grew up in Burnsville, graduated from high school and joined the United States Airborne Ranger Army. His four years of service resulted in severe PTSD, leading to housing and employment instability, which…
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Meet our Owner’s Representative

Jennifer Halligan, Senior Project Manager, 45 North Group When Solid Ground started working on the EMP remodel, our Board highly recommended that we get an Owner’s Rep for our project. After much research and many interviews, we chose 45 North Group, with Jennifer Halligan as our Project Manager. Jennifer has over 25 years of experience working with clients locally and…
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Construction begins in May

We are set to break ground in May of 2024 and fully occupy our renovated spaces by December of 2024. Phase One (May – Sept) involves a building addition of 1,700 square feet and includes a new single, secured building entry, front desk, and offices/meeting spaces for East Metro Place staff and the property manager. Several meeting rooms will be…
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