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

Solid Ground, an award-winning non-profit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness for families, announced the retirement of Trisha Kauffman, Executive Director. Trisha has led the organization for 26 years, helping thousands of families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for the next generation.

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

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

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

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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 660 individuals annually.

Latest News & Events

Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Day 1 Program: What our program meant for a family of 10

April 14, 2023

Our Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Day 1 program offers families with school-age children rapid rehousing in Washington County. This means we provide move-in assistance and monthly rental assistance, with the goal that families pay full rent within 12-24 months. The program provides educational supports for children, and other person-centered services designed to help families achieve housing and economic stability.…

Trisha Kauffman celebrates 26 years bringing families HOME!

March 15, 2023

On March 18, 1997, Trisha Kauffman became the second Executive Director of East Metro Women’s Council, now Solid Ground. In honor of her 26th Anniversary, we sat down with Trisha to learn more about her work and dedication to advancing Solid Ground’s mission to prevent and end homelessness for families with children in the communities we serve through housing, resources,…

A Holiday Success Story

March 11, 2023

Our Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) program is a collaboration of several community partners who work with school districts to move families experiencing homelessness quickly out of housing instability into stable housing within the same school district communities. Our Homework Starts with Home/Prevention program was a life-saver for a small family this past holiday season. A hardworking, young mom participated…