{"id":4694,"date":"2021-06-29T15:30:17","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T20:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/solidground.suiportal.com\/?page_id=4694"},"modified":"2024-01-15T14:08:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T20:08:55","slug":"news-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/news-events\/","title":{"rendered":"News &#038; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_595ca88d height_huge width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:400px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c633d87d band height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_03212014\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1><strong>NEWS &amp; EVENTS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small with_line width_default thick_5 style_dotted color_secondary align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"vc_custom_heading\">What&#8217;s Happening at Solid Ground<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row seperator height_small color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-grid us_grid type_grid layout_7296 cols_1 preload_style_spinner\" id=\"us_grid_1\" style=\"--columns:1;--gap:1.5rem;\" data-filterable=\"true\"><style>.layout_7296 .w-grid-item-h{}@media(max-width:899px){.layout_7296 .usg_hwrapper_2{display:none!important}}@media(min-width:901px){.layout_7296 .usg_hwrapper_3{display:none!important}}.layout_7296 .usg_post_image_1{width:50%!important;margin-bottom:1rem!important}.layout_7296 .usg_post_title_1{color:var(--color-content-secondary)!important;font-size:1.4rem!important;margin-bottom:0.5rem!important}.layout_7296 .usg_hwrapper_1{color:var(--color-content-faded)!important;font-size:0.9rem!important}.layout_7296 .usg_post_content_1{margin-top:0.5rem!important}.layout_7296 .usg_btn_1{margin-top:1.5rem!important}.layout_7296 .usg_hwrapper_2{width:100%!important}.layout_7296 .usg_hwrapper_3{width:100%!important}.layout_7296 .usg_post_image_2{width:100%!important;margin-bottom:1rem!important}.layout_7296 .usg_post_title_2{color:var(--color-content-secondary)!important;font-size:1.4rem!important;margin-bottom:0.5rem!important}.layout_7296 .usg_hwrapper_4{color:var(--color-content-faded)!important;font-size:0.9rem!important}.layout_7296 .usg_post_content_2{margin-top:0.5rem!important}.layout_7296 .usg_btn_2{margin-top:1.5rem!important}<\/style><div class=\"w-grid-list\">\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5484 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured-event\" data-id=\"5484\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/east-metro-place-renovation-tour\/\" aria-label=\"East Metro Place Renovation Tour!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"665\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Child-in-hard-hat-best-edit.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 998px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 998\/665;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/east-metro-place-renovation-tour\/\">East Metro Place Renovation Tour!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-07-30T14:00:34-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>July 30, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Learn more about the renovations going on at Solid Ground, meet our families, and tour East Metro Place, our 34-unit building close to Century College! See our work (and the work of our volunteers and partners!) in action. Together we are preventing and ending homelessness \u2013 ensuring all families have access to safe affordable housing while working toward economic stability,&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/east-metro-place-renovation-tour\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/east-metro-place-renovation-tour\/\" aria-label=\"East Metro Place Renovation Tour!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"665\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Child-in-hard-hat-best-edit.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 998px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 998\/665;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/east-metro-place-renovation-tour\/\">East Metro Place Renovation Tour!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-07-30T14:00:34-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>July 30, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Learn more about the renovations going on at Solid Ground, meet our families, and tour East Metro Place, our 34-unit building close to Century College! See our work (and the work of our volunteers and partners!) in action. Together we are preventing and ending homelessness \u2013 ensuring all families have access to safe affordable housing while working toward economic stability,&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/east-metro-place-renovation-tour\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n<\/div>\t<div class=\"w-grid-preloader\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"g-preloader type_1\">\r\n\t\t\t<div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-json hidden\" onclick='return {&quot;action&quot;:&quot;us_ajax_grid&quot;,&quot;infinite_scroll&quot;:0,&quot;max_num_pages&quot;:1,&quot;pagination&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;template_vars&quot;:{&quot;columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;exclude_items&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;img_size&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;ignore_items_size&quot;:0,&quot;items_layout&quot;:&quot;7296&quot;,&quot;items_offset&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;load_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;overriding_link&quot;:&quot;{\\&quot;url\\&quot;:\\&quot;\\&quot;}&quot;,&quot;post_id&quot;:0,&quot;query_args&quot;:{&quot;post_type&quot;:[&quot;post&quot;],&quot;tax_query&quot;:[{&quot;taxonomy&quot;:&quot;category&quot;,&quot;field&quot;:&quot;slug&quot;,&quot;terms&quot;:[&quot;featured-event&quot;]}],&quot;post_status&quot;:[&quot;publish&quot;,&quot;acf-disabled&quot;],&quot;posts_per_page&quot;:&quot;12&quot;},&quot;orderby_query_args&quot;:{&quot;orderby&quot;:{&quot;menu_order&quot;:&quot;ASC&quot;},&quot;order&quot;:&quot;ASC&quot;},&quot;type&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;us_grid_post_type&quot;:&quot;post&quot;,&quot;us_grid_ajax_index&quot;:1,&quot;us_grid_filter_query_string&quot;:null,&quot;us_grid_index&quot;:1,&quot;page_args&quot;:[]}}'><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row seperator height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-grid us_grid type_grid layout_7296 cols_1 preload_style_spinner\" id=\"us_grid_2\" style=\"--columns:1;--gap:1.5rem;\" data-filterable=\"true\"><div class=\"w-grid-list\">\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-9820 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"9820\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/homeagain-a-mothers-success\/\" aria-label=\"HomeAgain: A Mother&#8217;s Success\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/woman-7175038_1280-edit2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1280;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/homeagain-a-mothers-success\/\">HomeAgain: A Mother&#8217;s Success<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-01-09T15:58:04-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>January 9, 2025<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Last year Courtney, a single mother with a young son, successfully completed Solid Ground\u2019s HomeAgain\u00a0program. Courtney is a loving mother and had faced challenges from her own childhood abuse, mental health challenges and addiction, that led to her losing custody of her older children. Courtney worked hard on her sobriety, and was determined to create a better life for her&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/homeagain-a-mothers-success\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/homeagain-a-mothers-success\/\" aria-label=\"HomeAgain: A Mother&#8217;s Success\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/woman-7175038_1280-edit2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1280;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/homeagain-a-mothers-success\/\">HomeAgain: A Mother&#8217;s Success<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-01-09T15:58:04-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>January 9, 2025<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Last year Courtney, a single mother with a young son, successfully completed Solid Ground\u2019s HomeAgain\u00a0program. Courtney is a loving mother and had faced challenges from her own childhood abuse, mental health challenges and addiction, that led to her losing custody of her older children. Courtney worked hard on her sobriety, and was determined to create a better life for her&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/homeagain-a-mothers-success\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-9779 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"9779\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/pauls-story\/\" aria-label=\"Paul&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paul-edit.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/687;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/pauls-story\/\">Paul&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-11-18T10:45:17-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>November 18, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Paul and his family live at HomeFront, Solid Ground&#8217;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&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/pauls-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/pauls-story\/\" aria-label=\"Paul&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paul-edit.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/687;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/pauls-story\/\">Paul&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-11-18T10:45:17-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>November 18, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Paul and his family live at HomeFront, Solid Ground&#8217;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&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/pauls-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-8936 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"8936\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/meet-our-owners-representative\/\" aria-label=\"Meet our Owner\u2019s Representative\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/45North_Jennifer-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/meet-our-owners-representative\/\">Meet our Owner\u2019s Representative<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-03-25T14:00:24-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>March 25, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">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\u2019s 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&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/meet-our-owners-representative\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/meet-our-owners-representative\/\" aria-label=\"Meet our Owner\u2019s Representative\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/45North_Jennifer-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/meet-our-owners-representative\/\">Meet our Owner\u2019s Representative<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-03-25T14:00:24-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>March 25, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">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\u2019s 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&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/meet-our-owners-representative\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-8924 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"8924\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/construction-begins-in-may\/\" aria-label=\"Construction begins in May\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/outsideEMP_Page_1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/construction-begins-in-may\/\">Construction begins in May<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-03-01T13:15:44-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>March 1, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">We are set to break ground in May of 2024 and fully occupy our renovated spaces by December of 2024. Phase One (May \u2013 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&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/construction-begins-in-may\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/construction-begins-in-may\/\" aria-label=\"Construction begins in May\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/outsideEMP_Page_1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/construction-begins-in-may\/\">Construction begins in May<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-03-01T13:15:44-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>March 1, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">We are set to break ground in May of 2024 and fully occupy our renovated spaces by December of 2024. Phase One (May \u2013 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&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/construction-begins-in-may\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-9249 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"9249\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground-2\/\" aria-label=\"Solid Ground Announces Next Executive Director\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-pic-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground-2\/\">Solid Ground Announces Next Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-02-06T12:06:28-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>February 6, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Solid Ground, an award-winning nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce Diamond Hunter as its next Executive Director, leading our mission to prevent and end homelessness for families with children in Ramsey and Washington Counties. She began her position on February 5, 2024. Diamond Hunter joined Solid Ground in February 2022 as the Director of Programs following her role with Merrick&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground-2\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground-2\/\" aria-label=\"Solid Ground Announces Next Executive Director\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-pic-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground-2\/\">Solid Ground Announces Next Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-02-06T12:06:28-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>February 6, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Solid Ground, an award-winning nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce Diamond Hunter as its next Executive Director, leading our mission to prevent and end homelessness for families with children in Ramsey and Washington Counties. She began her position on February 5, 2024. Diamond Hunter joined Solid Ground in February 2022 as the Director of Programs following her role with Merrick&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground-2\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-8328 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"8328\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/sarahs-story\/\" aria-label=\"Sarah&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1420\" height=\"948\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sarahs-Family-for-blog.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1420px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1420\/948;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/sarahs-story\/\">Sarah&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-11-27T14:27:06-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>November 27, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Sarah and her family live at East Metro Place, a transitional housing program at Solid Ground. When she was just nineteen, Sarah lost her mother in 2010 to an overdose. She started to spiral herself, got into bad relationships and that\u2019s when she found drugs that, as she said, \u201ctook her on a bad path.\u201d In 2020, Sarah decided that&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/sarahs-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/sarahs-story\/\" aria-label=\"Sarah&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1420\" height=\"948\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sarahs-Family-for-blog.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1420px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1420\/948;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/sarahs-story\/\">Sarah&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-11-27T14:27:06-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>November 27, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Sarah and her family live at East Metro Place, a transitional housing program at Solid Ground. When she was just nineteen, Sarah lost her mother in 2010 to an overdose. She started to spiral herself, got into bad relationships and that\u2019s when she found drugs that, as she said, \u201ctook her on a bad path.\u201d In 2020, Sarah decided that&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/sarahs-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-8405 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"8405\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground\/\" aria-label=\"Trisha Kauffman retiring after 26 years at Solid Ground\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Trisha-on-blog-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground\/\">Trisha Kauffman retiring after 26 years at Solid Ground<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-08-25T17:07:27-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 25, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Solid Ground, an award-winning nonprofit 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. \u201cWorking for Solid Ground has been such an important part of my life for the&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground\/\" aria-label=\"Trisha Kauffman retiring after 26 years at Solid Ground\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Trisha-on-blog-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground\/\">Trisha Kauffman retiring after 26 years at Solid Ground<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-08-25T17:07:27-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 25, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Solid Ground, an award-winning nonprofit 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. \u201cWorking for Solid Ground has been such an important part of my life for the&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-retiring-after-26-years-at-solid-ground\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-7782 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"7782\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/hswh-day-1-program-what-our-program-meant-for-a-family-of-10\/\" aria-label=\"Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Day 1 Program: What our program meant for a family of 10\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/josue-michel-OMl0o6TSQXU-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/hswh-day-1-program-what-our-program-meant-for-a-family-of-10\/\">Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Day 1 Program: What our program meant for a family of 10<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-04-14T10:18:03-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>April 14, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">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.&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/hswh-day-1-program-what-our-program-meant-for-a-family-of-10\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/hswh-day-1-program-what-our-program-meant-for-a-family-of-10\/\" aria-label=\"Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Day 1 Program: What our program meant for a family of 10\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/josue-michel-OMl0o6TSQXU-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/hswh-day-1-program-what-our-program-meant-for-a-family-of-10\/\">Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Day 1 Program: What our program meant for a family of 10<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-04-14T10:18:03-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>April 14, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">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.&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/hswh-day-1-program-what-our-program-meant-for-a-family-of-10\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-7727 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"7727\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-celebrates-26-years-bringing-families-home\/\" aria-label=\"Trisha Kauffman celebrates 26 years bringing families HOME!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"477\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Trisha-still-from-video-talking-at-breakfast-2022-for-blog.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 714px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 714\/477;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-celebrates-26-years-bringing-families-home\/\">Trisha Kauffman celebrates 26 years bringing families HOME!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-03-15T13:57:26-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>March 15, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">On March 18, 1997, Trisha Kauffman became the second Executive Director of East Metro Women\u2019s 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\u2019s mission to prevent and end homelessness for families with children in the communities we serve through housing, resources,&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-celebrates-26-years-bringing-families-home\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-celebrates-26-years-bringing-families-home\/\" aria-label=\"Trisha Kauffman celebrates 26 years bringing families HOME!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"477\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Trisha-still-from-video-talking-at-breakfast-2022-for-blog.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 714px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 714\/477;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-celebrates-26-years-bringing-families-home\/\">Trisha Kauffman celebrates 26 years bringing families HOME!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-03-15T13:57:26-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>March 15, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">On March 18, 1997, Trisha Kauffman became the second Executive Director of East Metro Women\u2019s 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\u2019s mission to prevent and end homelessness for families with children in the communities we serve through housing, resources,&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/trisha-kauffman-celebrates-26-years-bringing-families-home\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-7667 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"7667\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-holiday-success-story\/\" aria-label=\"A Holiday Success Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"651\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Holiday-Success-Story.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 976px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 976\/651;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-holiday-success-story\/\">A Holiday Success Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-03-11T10:15:03-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>March 11, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">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.\u00a0 Our Homework Starts with Home\/Prevention program was a life-saver for a small family this past holiday season. A hardworking, young mom participated&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-holiday-success-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-holiday-success-story\/\" aria-label=\"A Holiday Success Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"651\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Holiday-Success-Story.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 976px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 976\/651;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-holiday-success-story\/\">A Holiday Success Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-03-11T10:15:03-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>March 11, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">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.\u00a0 Our Homework Starts with Home\/Prevention program was a life-saver for a small family this past holiday season. A hardworking, young mom participated&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-holiday-success-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-7539 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"7539\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2022-a-year-in-review\/\" aria-label=\"2022: A Year in Review\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/autumn-gcaf8e184b_1280-for-blog.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/687;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2022-a-year-in-review\/\">2022: A Year in Review<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-02-07T16:11:53-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>February 7, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">The start of a new year is a time for reflection \u2013 on both the year past and the year to come. As we look back on 2022, we are so grateful for the support of our community. Because of you, we\u2019ve been able to serve more families than ever. Here are a few highlights from the year: We served&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2022-a-year-in-review\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2022-a-year-in-review\/\" aria-label=\"2022: A Year in Review\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/autumn-gcaf8e184b_1280-for-blog.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/687;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2022-a-year-in-review\/\">2022: A Year in Review<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-02-07T16:11:53-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>February 7, 2023<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">The start of a new year is a time for reflection \u2013 on both the year past and the year to come. As we look back on 2022, we are so grateful for the support of our community. Because of you, we\u2019ve been able to serve more families than ever. Here are a few highlights from the year: We served&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2022-a-year-in-review\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-7449 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"7449\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/irinas-story\/\" aria-label=\"Irina&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Irina-and-family-edited-for-web.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/irinas-story\/\">Irina&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-12-07T10:22:40-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 7, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">In the summer of 2016, Irina was staying at a domestic violence shelter with her three young children, all under three years of age. At the shelter, she and her family could only stay for 90 days before being put out onto the street. \u201cThis was a difficult time for me,\u201d Irina recalls, \u201cI had three young children, and I&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/irinas-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/irinas-story\/\" aria-label=\"Irina&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Irina-and-family-edited-for-web.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/irinas-story\/\">Irina&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-12-07T10:22:40-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 7, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">In the summer of 2016, Irina was staying at a domestic violence shelter with her three young children, all under three years of age. At the shelter, she and her family could only stay for 90 days before being put out onto the street. \u201cThis was a difficult time for me,\u201d Irina recalls, \u201cI had three young children, and I&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/irinas-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-7454 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"7454\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/classes-for-job-and-school-success\/\" aria-label=\"Classes for job and school success!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/studying-learning-class.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 870px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 870\/580;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/classes-for-job-and-school-success\/\">Classes for job and school success!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-12-01T12:52:16-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 1, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">We\u2019re in full swing with trainings on job readiness 101 all the way through career planning and college preparation. Kayla Perea, our Employment and Education Coordinator is leading participants through a number of classes to help prepare our participants to enter the job market equipped with the skills they need to succeed. Job readiness is the first step in this&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/classes-for-job-and-school-success\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/classes-for-job-and-school-success\/\" aria-label=\"Classes for job and school success!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/studying-learning-class.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 870px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 870\/580;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/classes-for-job-and-school-success\/\">Classes for job and school success!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-12-01T12:52:16-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 1, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">We\u2019re in full swing with trainings on job readiness 101 all the way through career planning and college preparation. Kayla Perea, our Employment and Education Coordinator is leading participants through a number of classes to help prepare our participants to enter the job market equipped with the skills they need to succeed. Job readiness is the first step in this&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/classes-for-job-and-school-success\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-6765 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"6765\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express-2022\/\" aria-label=\"All Aboard the Holiday Express 2022\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"298\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kids-5263774_640-e1665609850295.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 385px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 385\/298;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express-2022\/\">All Aboard the Holiday Express 2022<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-10-13T14:10:45-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>October 13, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Now in its 3rd year, we invite the community to participate in the Holiday Express and share the magic of the holidays with the families we serve. Holiday donors have brought joy to hundreds of children and relief to many parents who might have otherwise struggled to afford gifts. We are excited to invite our donors back this year to&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express-2022\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express-2022\/\" aria-label=\"All Aboard the Holiday Express 2022\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"298\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kids-5263774_640-e1665609850295.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 385px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 385\/298;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express-2022\/\">All Aboard the Holiday Express 2022<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-10-13T14:10:45-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>October 13, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Now in its 3rd year, we invite the community to participate in the Holiday Express and share the magic of the holidays with the families we serve. Holiday donors have brought joy to hundreds of children and relief to many parents who might have otherwise struggled to afford gifts. We are excited to invite our donors back this year to&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express-2022\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-6706 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"6706\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/summer-camp-update\/\" aria-label=\"Summer Camp Update\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4080\" height=\"3072\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220819_180518134.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 4080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 4080\/3072;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/summer-camp-update\/\">Summer Camp Update<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-08-31T13:04:39-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 31, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Wow, what a summer it&#8217;s been! Our summer camp kicked into high gear in July with weekly tutoring in math and reading for youth aged 6-12. Volunteers were with us every step of the way providing one-on-one tutoring to children and participating in all the activities. It wasn&#8217;t all book learning either, kids participated in hands-on science experiments, took educational&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/summer-camp-update\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/summer-camp-update\/\" aria-label=\"Summer Camp Update\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4080\" height=\"3072\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220819_180518134.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 4080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 4080\/3072;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/summer-camp-update\/\">Summer Camp Update<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-08-31T13:04:39-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 31, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Wow, what a summer it&#8217;s been! Our summer camp kicked into high gear in July with weekly tutoring in math and reading for youth aged 6-12. Volunteers were with us every step of the way providing one-on-one tutoring to children and participating in all the activities. It wasn&#8217;t all book learning either, kids participated in hands-on science experiments, took educational&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/summer-camp-update\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-6603 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"6603\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/partnering-with-solid-ground-as-a-landlord\/\" aria-label=\"Partnering with Solid Ground as a Landlord\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chayene-rafaela-nGwkIZFelko-unsplash.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/partnering-with-solid-ground-as-a-landlord\/\">Partnering with Solid Ground as a Landlord<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-08-15T22:31:11-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 15, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Are you a landlord who is looking for a way to partner with Solid Ground? You can help families experiencing homelessness get a new lease on life. Your participation is especially needed now since the pandemic decreased the amount of affordable housing and severely impacted the services offered to families experiencing homelessness. Solid Ground is an award-winning nonprofit organization whose&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/partnering-with-solid-ground-as-a-landlord\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/partnering-with-solid-ground-as-a-landlord\/\" aria-label=\"Partnering with Solid Ground as a Landlord\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chayene-rafaela-nGwkIZFelko-unsplash.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/partnering-with-solid-ground-as-a-landlord\/\">Partnering with Solid Ground as a Landlord<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-08-15T22:31:11-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 15, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Are you a landlord who is looking for a way to partner with Solid Ground? You can help families experiencing homelessness get a new lease on life. Your participation is especially needed now since the pandemic decreased the amount of affordable housing and severely impacted the services offered to families experiencing homelessness. Solid Ground is an award-winning nonprofit organization whose&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/partnering-with-solid-ground-as-a-landlord\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5993 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5993\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/first-family-housed-through-the-expanded-homework-starts-with-home-hswh-day-1-program\/\" aria-label=\"First Family Housed through the Expanded Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Day 1 Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/chris-benson-mB7PrY1psGc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1709;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/first-family-housed-through-the-expanded-homework-starts-with-home-hswh-day-1-program\/\">First Family Housed through the Expanded Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Day 1 Program<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-01-18T10:47:18-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>January 18, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">After living in their car or doubled up with family and friends for the past several years, Dwayne and his two boys (ages 4 and 7) moved into their new home last week. This is the first time Dwayne signed a lease in his own name, and he couldn\u2019t be more proud! The Day 1 HSWH program works to rapidly&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/first-family-housed-through-the-expanded-homework-starts-with-home-hswh-day-1-program\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/first-family-housed-through-the-expanded-homework-starts-with-home-hswh-day-1-program\/\" aria-label=\"First Family Housed through the Expanded Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Day 1 Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/chris-benson-mB7PrY1psGc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1709;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/first-family-housed-through-the-expanded-homework-starts-with-home-hswh-day-1-program\/\">First Family Housed through the Expanded Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Day 1 Program<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-01-18T10:47:18-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>January 18, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">After living in their car or doubled up with family and friends for the past several years, Dwayne and his two boys (ages 4 and 7) moved into their new home last week. This is the first time Dwayne signed a lease in his own name, and he couldn\u2019t be more proud! The Day 1 HSWH program works to rapidly&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/first-family-housed-through-the-expanded-homework-starts-with-home-hswh-day-1-program\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5981 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5981\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/transitional-housing-whats-next\/\" aria-label=\"Transitional Housing: What&#8217;s Next?\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1046\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Housing-Class-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1046;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/transitional-housing-whats-next\/\">Transitional Housing: What&#8217;s Next?<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-01-12T13:36:50-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>January 12, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Though it can take several different forms, Transitional Housing typically refers to a supportive community that provides temporary (or time-limited) housing to people experiencing homelessness or crisis. The goal of Transitional Housing is to equip people with the tools, structure, and support they need to successfully re-enter permanent housing and achieve long-term stability. At Solid Ground, we provide income-based rental&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/transitional-housing-whats-next\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/transitional-housing-whats-next\/\" aria-label=\"Transitional Housing: What&#8217;s Next?\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1046\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Housing-Class-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1046;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/transitional-housing-whats-next\/\">Transitional Housing: What&#8217;s Next?<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-01-12T13:36:50-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>January 12, 2022<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Though it can take several different forms, Transitional Housing typically refers to a supportive community that provides temporary (or time-limited) housing to people experiencing homelessness or crisis. The goal of Transitional Housing is to equip people with the tools, structure, and support they need to successfully re-enter permanent housing and achieve long-term stability. At Solid Ground, we provide income-based rental&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/transitional-housing-whats-next\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5977 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5977\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-year-in-review\/\" aria-label=\"A Year in Review\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"168\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/giving-circle.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 182px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 182\/168;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-year-in-review\/\">A Year in Review<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-12-29T17:41:55-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 29, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">As we look back on 2021, we continue to be amazed by the generosity of our community whose ongoing support has allowed us to serve more families than ever! Here are a few highlights from the year: Over 500 individuals accessed affordable housing and holistic services through our eight supportive housing programs. We launched a rapid resolution program, in partnership&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-year-in-review\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-year-in-review\/\" aria-label=\"A Year in Review\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"168\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/giving-circle.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 182px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 182\/168;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-year-in-review\/\">A Year in Review<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-12-29T17:41:55-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 29, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">As we look back on 2021, we continue to be amazed by the generosity of our community whose ongoing support has allowed us to serve more families than ever! Here are a few highlights from the year: Over 500 individuals accessed affordable housing and holistic services through our eight supportive housing programs. We launched a rapid resolution program, in partnership&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/a-year-in-review\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5966 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5966\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-grounds-team-approach\/\" aria-label=\"Solid Ground&#8217;s Team Approach\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"326\" height=\"323\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SG-Team-Approach.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 326px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 326\/323;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-grounds-team-approach\/\">Solid Ground&#8217;s Team Approach<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-12-15T09:27:49-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 15, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Solid Ground works to ensure that all families have access to safe, affordable housing while working toward economic stability, improved health and wellness, and strong community connections. Operating 8 supportive housing programs in the East Metro, Solid Ground serves over 500 individuals annually.\u00a0 The key to our success is rooted in our housing first model, and our team approach to&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-grounds-team-approach\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-grounds-team-approach\/\" aria-label=\"Solid Ground&#8217;s Team Approach\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"326\" height=\"323\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SG-Team-Approach.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 326px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 326\/323;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-grounds-team-approach\/\">Solid Ground&#8217;s Team Approach<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-12-15T09:27:49-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 15, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Solid Ground works to ensure that all families have access to safe, affordable housing while working toward economic stability, improved health and wellness, and strong community connections. Operating 8 supportive housing programs in the East Metro, Solid Ground serves over 500 individuals annually.\u00a0 The key to our success is rooted in our housing first model, and our team approach to&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-grounds-team-approach\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5962 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5962\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lus-story\/\" aria-label=\"Lu&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lucielle-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 257px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 257\/200;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lus-story\/\">Lu&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-12-14T15:37:37-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 14, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Lu was working in the hospitality industry when she was struck by a car that left her in chronic pain, disabled, and unable to return to work. The sudden loss of income caused her to lose her home and she moved with her four young children into a hotel, quickly depleting her savings. \u201cKeep your bags packed,\u201d she\u2019d tell the&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lus-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lus-story\/\" aria-label=\"Lu&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lucielle-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 257px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 257\/200;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lus-story\/\">Lu&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-12-14T15:37:37-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 14, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Lu was working in the hospitality industry when she was struck by a car that left her in chronic pain, disabled, and unable to return to work. The sudden loss of income caused her to lose her home and she moved with her four young children into a hotel, quickly depleting her savings. \u201cKeep your bags packed,\u201d she\u2019d tell the&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lus-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5958 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5958\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/we-are-hiring\/\" aria-label=\"We are Hiring!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/We-are-hiring.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/we-are-hiring\/\">We are Hiring!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-12-14T11:39:19-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 14, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Join our team! Founded in the late 1980s, Solid Ground is an award-winning nonprofit whose proven, holistic approach empowers families with children to build the strong foundations necessary for long-term housing and economic stability.\u00a0We operate eight supportive housing programs throughout Ramsey and Washington Counties housing over 500 women, men, and children annually.\u00a0Committed to the &#8216;Housing First&#8217; philosophy, Solid Ground works&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/we-are-hiring\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/we-are-hiring\/\" aria-label=\"We are Hiring!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/We-are-hiring.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/we-are-hiring\/\">We are Hiring!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-12-14T11:39:19-06:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>December 14, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Join our team! Founded in the late 1980s, Solid Ground is an award-winning nonprofit whose proven, holistic approach empowers families with children to build the strong foundations necessary for long-term housing and economic stability.\u00a0We operate eight supportive housing programs throughout Ramsey and Washington Counties housing over 500 women, men, and children annually.\u00a0Committed to the &#8216;Housing First&#8217; philosophy, Solid Ground works&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/we-are-hiring\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5933 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5933\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/gaos-story\/\" aria-label=\"Gao&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2048\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/tyson-zIzsLS2rYF8-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/2048;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/gaos-story\/\">Gao&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-11-05T14:06:28-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>November 5, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">My name is Gao, I\u2019m 30 years old. I have two little girls, ages 6 and soon to be 5.\u00a0 When we were first introduced to Solid Ground, we were a family trying to find our footing, just trying to make it through the day. I\u2019d recently divorced my husband when my daughter was diagnosed with autism.\u00a0 My work couldn\u2019t&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/gaos-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/gaos-story\/\" aria-label=\"Gao&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2048\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/tyson-zIzsLS2rYF8-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/2048;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/gaos-story\/\">Gao&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-11-05T14:06:28-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>November 5, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">My name is Gao, I\u2019m 30 years old. I have two little girls, ages 6 and soon to be 5.\u00a0 When we were first introduced to Solid Ground, we were a family trying to find our footing, just trying to make it through the day. I\u2019d recently divorced my husband when my daughter was diagnosed with autism.\u00a0 My work couldn\u2019t&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/gaos-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5781 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5781\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/new-home2stay-program\/\" aria-label=\"New Home2Stay Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/solid-ground-services-1500x1000-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1000;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/new-home2stay-program\/\">New Home2Stay Program<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-08-24T13:23:23-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 24, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">We are excited to announce Solid Ground\u2019s new Home2Stay program designed to support families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Services include: Prevention Assistance: To keep families in their current home, eligible households may receive a one-time prevention assistance, up to 3 months of rent arrears. Rapid Rehousing Support: In the case that a household cannot sustain their current&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/new-home2stay-program\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/new-home2stay-program\/\" aria-label=\"New Home2Stay Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/solid-ground-services-1500x1000-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1000;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/new-home2stay-program\/\">New Home2Stay Program<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-08-24T13:23:23-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 24, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">We are excited to announce Solid Ground\u2019s new Home2Stay program designed to support families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Services include: Prevention Assistance: To keep families in their current home, eligible households may receive a one-time prevention assistance, up to 3 months of rent arrears. Rapid Rehousing Support: In the case that a household cannot sustain their current&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/new-home2stay-program\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5928 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5928\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/rondas-story\/\" aria-label=\"Ronda&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/family-picture.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 428px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 428\/640;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/rondas-story\/\">Ronda&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-11-02T14:33:30-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>November 2, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Ronda and her two children were homeless for the better part of seven years. The long-term effects of a heart attack at age 31 caused her to lose her job and their home. Ronda\u2019s children stayed with family and friends while she slept in her car at a nearby park. \u201cAs long as my children had a place to stay,\u201d&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/rondas-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/rondas-story\/\" aria-label=\"Ronda&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/family-picture.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 428px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 428\/640;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/rondas-story\/\">Ronda&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-11-02T14:33:30-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>November 2, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Ronda and her two children were homeless for the better part of seven years. The long-term effects of a heart attack at age 31 caused her to lose her job and their home. Ronda\u2019s children stayed with family and friends while she slept in her car at a nearby park. \u201cAs long as my children had a place to stay,\u201d&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/rondas-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5906 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5906\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express\/\" aria-label=\"All Aboard the Holiday Express\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"261\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Holiday-Express-2021-Logo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/261;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express\/\">All Aboard the Holiday Express<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-10-18T18:44:58-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>October 18, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">For years Solid Ground has invited the community to share the magic of the holidays with the families we serve. Holiday donors have brought joy to hundreds of children and relief to many parents who might have otherwise struggled to afford gifts. We are excited to invite our donors back this year to share the holiday spirit through the Holiday&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express\/\" aria-label=\"All Aboard the Holiday Express\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"261\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Holiday-Express-2021-Logo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/261;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express\/\">All Aboard the Holiday Express<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-10-18T18:44:58-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>October 18, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">For years Solid Ground has invited the community to share the magic of the holidays with the families we serve. Holiday donors have brought joy to hundreds of children and relief to many parents who might have otherwise struggled to afford gifts. We are excited to invite our donors back this year to share the holiday spirit through the Holiday&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/all-aboard-the-holiday-express\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5709 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5709\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/marias-story\/\" aria-label=\"Maria&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Marias-Story-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1709;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/marias-story\/\">Maria&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-08-12T16:52:11-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 12, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">\u201cI\u2019m not sure how I\u2019m doing it without Solid Ground, but I am! I\u2019m doing great!\u201d \u2013 Maria, a single mother of two, successfully transitioned out of the HomeAgain program earlier this year. Recently divorced, Maria struggled to find housing that she could afford in Washington County. Her lack of credit created an unexpected barrier and she moved with her&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/marias-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/marias-story\/\" aria-label=\"Maria&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Marias-Story-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1709;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/marias-story\/\">Maria&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-08-12T16:52:11-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 12, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">\u201cI\u2019m not sure how I\u2019m doing it without Solid Ground, but I am! I\u2019m doing great!\u201d \u2013 Maria, a single mother of two, successfully transitioned out of the HomeAgain program earlier this year. Recently divorced, Maria struggled to find housing that she could afford in Washington County. Her lack of credit created an unexpected barrier and she moved with her&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/marias-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5699 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5699\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2020-annual-report\/\" aria-label=\"2020 Annual Report\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"529\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cover.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 410px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 410\/529;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2020-annual-report\/\">2020 Annual Report<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-08-11T09:43:25-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 11, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Click here to view Solid Ground&#8217;s 2020 Annual Report 2020 was a challenging year for everyone \u2013 and especially challenging for organizations like ours. The dual pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism disproportionally impacted Solid Ground families. Families with limited income, criminal histories, poor credit and other barriers have always been extremely challenged to find affordable housing, and the pandemic&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2020-annual-report\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2020-annual-report\/\" aria-label=\"2020 Annual Report\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"529\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cover.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 410px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 410\/529;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2020-annual-report\/\">2020 Annual Report<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-08-11T09:43:25-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 11, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Click here to view Solid Ground&#8217;s 2020 Annual Report 2020 was a challenging year for everyone \u2013 and especially challenging for organizations like ours. The dual pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism disproportionally impacted Solid Ground families. Families with limited income, criminal histories, poor credit and other barriers have always been extremely challenged to find affordable housing, and the pandemic&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/2020-annual-report\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5694 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5694\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lindas-story\/\" aria-label=\"Linda&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/brian-wangenheim-gyOxAEmtL6w-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lindas-story\/\">Linda&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-08-11T08:40:55-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 11, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Linda entered Solid Ground\u2019s HomeSafe program after being homeless for over a year. She moved back home to Minnesota and was experiencing difficulty finding a place she could afford in the Twin Cities area. Additionally, she had poor credit and a criminal history creating yet another barrier to finding housing. During her stay in a family shelter, Linda entered the&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lindas-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lindas-story\/\" aria-label=\"Linda&#8217;s Story\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/brian-wangenheim-gyOxAEmtL6w-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lindas-story\/\">Linda&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-08-11T08:40:55-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 11, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Linda entered Solid Ground\u2019s HomeSafe program after being homeless for over a year. She moved back home to Minnesota and was experiencing difficulty finding a place she could afford in the Twin Cities area. Additionally, she had poor credit and a criminal history creating yet another barrier to finding housing. During her stay in a family shelter, Linda entered the&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/lindas-story\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-5776 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"5776\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/bring-it-home-virtual-fundraiser-october-15-2021\/\" aria-label=\"Bring it Home Virtual Fundraiser | October 15, 2021\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2101\" height=\"1500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/bring-it-home-invite-front-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2101px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2101\/1500;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/bring-it-home-virtual-fundraiser-october-15-2021\/\">Bring it Home Virtual Fundraiser | October 15, 2021<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-08-23T16:44:10-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 23, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Join us for a festive evening as we celebrate veteran families who have emerged out of homelessness and on to \u2018solid ground.&#8217; The event will include the musical stylings of Jearlyn Steele, unique silent auction items, and an opportunity to hear a personal testimonial from a veteran in Solid Ground\u2019s HomeFront program. Now in its 5th year, HomeFront provides permanent&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/bring-it-home-virtual-fundraiser-october-15-2021\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/bring-it-home-virtual-fundraiser-october-15-2021\/\" aria-label=\"Bring it Home Virtual Fundraiser | October 15, 2021\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2101\" height=\"1500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/bring-it-home-invite-front-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2101px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2101\/1500;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/bring-it-home-virtual-fundraiser-october-15-2021\/\">Bring it Home Virtual Fundraiser | October 15, 2021<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-08-23T16:44:10-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>August 23, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Join us for a festive evening as we celebrate veteran families who have emerged out of homelessness and on to \u2018solid ground.&#8217; The event will include the musical stylings of Jearlyn Steele, unique silent auction items, and an opportunity to hear a personal testimonial from a veteran in Solid Ground\u2019s HomeFront program. Now in its 5th year, HomeFront provides permanent&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/bring-it-home-virtual-fundraiser-october-15-2021\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-4659 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"4659\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-ground-metro-hra-partner-to-keep-families-housed\/\" aria-label=\"Solid Ground &#038; Metro HRA Partner to Keep Families Housed\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tears-of-joy-1024x768-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-ground-metro-hra-partner-to-keep-families-housed\/\">Solid Ground &#038; Metro HRA Partner to Keep Families Housed<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-06-29T10:13:49-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>June 29, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">&#8220;These vouchers are affecting our families in positive ways.\u00a0 I had a mom in tears with me this week\u2026 tears of joy!&#8221; \u2013 Katie DePrez, HSWH Children\u2019s Service Specialist In the fall of 2018, Solid Ground partnered with several local nonprofits and school districts to form the Homework Starts with Home Collaborative in suburban Ramsey County. The goal being to\u00a0prevent&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-ground-metro-hra-partner-to-keep-families-housed\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-ground-metro-hra-partner-to-keep-families-housed\/\" aria-label=\"Solid Ground &#038; Metro HRA Partner to Keep Families Housed\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tears-of-joy-1024x768-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-ground-metro-hra-partner-to-keep-families-housed\/\">Solid Ground &#038; Metro HRA Partner to Keep Families Housed<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-06-29T10:13:49-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>June 29, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">&#8220;These vouchers are affecting our families in positive ways.\u00a0 I had a mom in tears with me this week\u2026 tears of joy!&#8221; \u2013 Katie DePrez, HSWH Children\u2019s Service Specialist In the fall of 2018, Solid Ground partnered with several local nonprofits and school districts to form the Homework Starts with Home Collaborative in suburban Ramsey County. The goal being to\u00a0prevent&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/solid-ground-metro-hra-partner-to-keep-families-housed\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-4678 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"4678\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/it-takes-a-village\/\" aria-label=\"It Takes a Village!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/it-takes-a-village.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/it-takes-a-village\/\">It Takes a Village!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-06-29T14:25:04-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>June 29, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">&#8220;I&#8217;m proud that there are so many good people out there!&#8221; -Betsy Gravley, HSWH Family Advocate Miriam, a single mom of three,\u00a0heard about the Homework Starts with Home program from a social worker at her daughter&#8217;s school.\u00a0 The family was experiencing homelessness and staying at a domestic abuse shelter.\u00a0 &#8220;She&#8217;s experienced too many struggles for one person,&#8221; Betsy, the HSWH&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/it-takes-a-village\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/it-takes-a-village\/\" aria-label=\"It Takes a Village!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/it-takes-a-village.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/it-takes-a-village\/\">It Takes a Village!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-06-29T14:25:04-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>June 29, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">&#8220;I&#8217;m proud that there are so many good people out there!&#8221; -Betsy Gravley, HSWH Family Advocate Miriam, a single mom of three,\u00a0heard about the Homework Starts with Home program from a social worker at her daughter&#8217;s school.\u00a0 The family was experiencing homelessness and staying at a domestic abuse shelter.\u00a0 &#8220;She&#8217;s experienced too many struggles for one person,&#8221; Betsy, the HSWH&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/it-takes-a-village\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-4690 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\" data-id=\"4690\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 align_none valign_top stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/reaching-goals\/\" aria-label=\"Reaching Goals\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/woman-smiling-1024x768-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/reaching-goals\/\">Reaching Goals<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-06-29T14:49:56-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>June 29, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">\u201cI have even bigger goals to achieve,\u201d Gladys remarks. \u201cIf I can see success with these smaller goals, I can\u2019t wait to see what will happen with the goals I really want!\u201d Gladys and her family secured housing through Solid Ground&#8217;s HomeSafe program after a long journey with homelessness. \u201cI\u2019ve not had a home of my own since 2015,\u201d Gladys&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/reaching-goals\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/reaching-goals\/\" aria-label=\"Reaching Goals\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/woman-smiling-1024x768-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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Grow at Solid Ground\u2019s Summer Camp!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/boy-doing-homework.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/500;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/help-kids-learn-grow-at-solid-grounds-summer-camp\/\">Help Kids Learn &#038; Grow at Solid Ground\u2019s Summer Camp!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_1 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-07-08T09:01:39-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>July 8, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\">Solid Ground Summer Camp runs Monday-Thursday from June 14th &#8211; Aug 5th and is available to students in grades K-6 at our East Metro Place facility. Each day of camp begins with academic tutoring in the morning, followed by a light lunch, then finishes with an enrichment activity in the afternoon. We are looking for volunteers to help at least&hellip;<\/div><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 usg_btn_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/help-kids-learn-grow-at-solid-grounds-summer-camp\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_3 align_none valign_top wrap stack_on_mobiles\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.20rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_2 has_width has_ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/help-kids-learn-grow-at-solid-grounds-summer-camp\/\" aria-label=\"Help Kids Learn &#038; Grow at Solid Ground\u2019s Summer Camp!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/boy-doing-homework.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/500;\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><h4 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgroundmn.org\/dev\/help-kids-learn-grow-at-solid-grounds-summer-camp\/\">Help Kids Learn &#038; Grow at Solid Ground\u2019s Summer Camp!<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_4 has_text_color align_none valign_top wrap\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 1.2rem;\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date usg_post_date_2 entry-date published\" datetime=\"2021-07-08T09:01:39-05:00\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>July 8, 2021<\/time><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_2\">Solid Ground Summer Camp runs Monday-Thursday from June 14th &#8211; Aug 5th and is available to students in grades K-6 at our East Metro Place facility. Each day of camp begins with academic tutoring in the morning, followed by a light lunch, then finishes with an enrichment activity in the afternoon. 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