Solid Ground

10/09/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment is almost here! 😱

Here are 3 smart ways to get ready for Open Enrollment (Oct 15 – Dec 7):
1. Review your Annual Notice of Change – Know what’s changing in your current plan.
2. Assess your coverage needs – Compare plans to find what fits best.
3. Talk to a SHIBA volunteer – Get free, unbiased help from trained experts.

Need help understanding your Medicare options, saving money, or comparing plans? Call SHIBA at 206-753-4806 or email [email protected]. We’re here to help!

10/09/2026

On October 20, we're bringing together people with perspectives in politics, advocacy, and technology to get real about the Millionaires Tax 💬💰🤔

In this community conversation moderated by Naomi Ishisaka of The Seattle Times, we'll explore the most burning questions about this pivotal legislation: including what the tax actually does, what it means for our state, and where we can go from here.

The panelists:
Rep. April Berg, Washington State House of Representatives
Fatema Boxwala, Tech4Taxes
Bryan Kirschner, AI technology executive
Bailey Medilo, The Washington Bus The Washington Bus

Read their bios and get tickets (sliding scale $0-10!) here: https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/social-justice-salons/

10/07/2026

This week on : free creative programs for kids in Seattle, paid job trainings, support for people impacted by the justice system, and more! https://www.solid-ground.org/resource-wire/

10/07/2026

Congrats to our friends at FamilyWorks on their new and improved food bank! 🫶

10/04/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment is almost here! ⏰ Oct 15 – Dec 7 is your chance to review your current coverage and explore options for 2027. Even if you're happy with your plan, changes could be coming — and comparing options might save you money or offer better coverage.

Join us at an upcoming SHIBA Medicare Open Enrollment presentation to learn how to make the most of this opportunity!
🔹 Thurs, Oct 15 (1-3pm) at the Redmond Senior & Community Center
🔹 Thurs, Oct 15 (10-11am) at the Auburn Senior Activity Center
🔹 Thurs, Oct 15 (10:30-12pm) at the Kingsgate Library
🔹 Fri, Oct 16 (12:30-2:30pm) at the SeaTac Community Center
🔹 Mon, Oct 19 (1-2:30pm) at the Algona-Pacific Library
🔹 Tues, Oct 20 (11am-12:30pm) at the Burien Community Center

Find a SHIBA event near you online at https://www.solid-ground.org/get-help/medicare-info/

10/04/2026

¿Sabía que ofrecemos talleres gratuitos en línea para inquilinos en el estado de Washington? Los consejeros de inquilinos de Solid Ground pueden ayudarle a comprender sus derechos bajo la ley de arrendadores e inquilinos y qué puede hacer para encontrar y conservar su vivienda cuando se enfrenta a problemas comunes. ¡Regístrate gratis! https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/tenant-webinars/

10/02/2026

For Washington state, home to one of the most regressive tax structures in the country, the Millionaires Tax could represent a pivotal moment for long-overdue economic justice. But it also raises critical questions about the future of wealth, community investment, and shared prosperity.

With an initiative to repeal the tax on the November ballot, it's time we talk about what it actually means for our collective future. Join the community conversation at our next Social Justice Salon:

What's up with the Millionaires Tax? Getting real about the facts, myths, and what becomes possible when we invest in each other.

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕰️ 5-7pm (doors open at 4:30)
📍Oak Hall at University Lutheran Church

Panelists include:
Rep. April Berg, Washington State House of Representatives
Fatema Boxwala, Tech4Taxes
Bryan Kirschner, AI technology executive
Bailey Medilo, The Washington Bus

Moderated by Naomi Ishisaka, Social Justice Columnist at The Seattle Times, we'll explore what the tax actually does, why it's possible now, what it means for our state, and how we can shape what comes next.

Get tickets and join the discussion.

Solid Ground's Social Justice Salons are deep dives into the challenges people living in poverty face and the systems working to help them thrive. These panel discussions with community experts - including people with lived experience - delve into issues like housing strategies, food justice, repair...

09/30/2026

This week on : Families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity can find financial assistance for childcare! There's also a new training program for women interested in construction trade work, free events to learn about Medicare for Open Enrollment, and more. https://www.solid-ground.org/resource-wire/

09/29/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment is almost here! Oct 15 – Dec 7 is your chance to review your current coverage and explore options for 2027. Even if you're happy with your plan, changes could be coming — and comparing options might save you money or offer better coverage.

Join us at an upcoming SHIBA Medicare Open Enrollment presentation to learn how to make the most of this opportunity!
🔹 Friday, October 2 (2:30-4:30pm) at the Wallingford Community Senior Center
🔹 Saturday, October 10 (1:30-2:30pm) at The Walmesley Gym & Event Center
🔹 Saturday, October 10 (11:30am-1pm) at the Bothell Library
🔹 Monday, October 12 (4-5:30pm) at the Federal Way 320th Library
🔹 Wednesday, October 14 (6-7:30pm) at the Burien Library

🔗 Find a SHIBA event near you online at https://www.solid-ground.org/get-help/medicare-info/

09/29/2026

Thanks to the suggestion of residents at Solid Ground's Sand Point Housing, there's a new Little Free Library on campus! 📚

With the help of Open Hearts Big Dreams Fund, the library came filled with picture books in multiple languages so young readers see their languages, cultures, and experiences reflected in stories. Families have already brought many books home and stocked up the library with more to share. Beautiful way to build community 🩵

Read more about the Little Free Library: https://www.solid-ground.org/little-library-big-ideas-for-kids/