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

Join us for our 13th Annual

Bring It Home Dinner & Auction

Our Bring It Home Dinner & Auction is a night to support families striving for stability and success. It’s a celebration of their strength and the comprehensive programs and services that help them move from homelessness to lasting stability.

Purchase Tickets

Become a Sponsor

For questions about the gala, including tickets and sponsorships, please contact Dylan McDonough at dmcdonough@solidgroundmn.org or 651-846-9024.

SERVICES

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

Services for Families

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

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!

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 serving over 1,633 individuals annually.

Latest News & Events

Maxwell’s Story

July 17, 2026

Maxwell, a single father of three children, ages 9, 3, and 2, reached out to Solid Ground for assistance. He had been approved for an apartment and had paid the application and holding fees himself. He had also just started a full-time job but would not receive his first paycheck until after his scheduled move-in date. He needed the money…

Gabby’s Story, Breakfast Speaker 2026

May 20, 2026

“I’m standing here today because of Solid Ground and because of the people in this room who believe that every family deserves a safe place to call home.” Gabby, a lifelong resident of St. Paul, stands as an example of how community support can transform lives. Her journey has been far from easy. Eight years ago, the father of Gabby’s children…

Brian’s Story

March 18, 2026

Brian, a father, and his newborn son were recently at risk of losing their home because Brian was struggling to keep his small business afloat. He never struggled to pay rent before, but now he feared he would lose his family’s only safe and stable home. The uncertainty of the situation was overwhelming as he tried to keep his small…