A Seat at the Table exists to bridge the gap between youth groups and adulthood
by providing faith-based fostering for high-character but at-risk 18 to 25 year olds. 
Individual Ticket sales are NOW on sale for our upcoming Saturday, May 9, 2026 A Seat at the Table Gala in Forest Park!  While a lot of our seats will be associated with Sponsorships (a few remaining, by the way), we’re now also putting Individual Tickets/Seats on sale right now. For either sponsorship or Individual Ticket purchases, please visit https://onecau.se/_bu6ct1.  Here’s a look at last year’s Inaugural Gala in case you couldn’t make it: https://youtu.be/aPGwT9es1UI.

We sure hope you can join us. 

OUR
MISSION
The mission of A Seat at the Table is to help high-character but at-risk 18 to 25-year olds better transition into thriving, independent adulthood by providing faith-based fostering.

OUR
VISION
Our vision is to address a critical societal problem of at-risk young adults through a unique partnership of Christian churches and Partner Youth Organizations. Churches nominate House Parents and come behind them with volunteers and financial support. Partner Youth Organizations nominate high-character but at-risk young adults in need of a stable home environment. 

Our House Parents provide housing, emotional support, structure and meals around the table while also coordinating resources as needed.

OUR
STORY
Not many would argue that it’s a tough world in which most young people grow up these days, and circumstances such as poverty, racism, substance abuse, absent parents or other family struggles make it significantly tougher for those experiencing any of these or other complicating factors.
Can you imagine being completely on your own at 18 and expected to independently navigate into adulthood without the support of a family or parents? Many under-resourced young folks finish high school with high hopes of success, but without the know-how or support to achieve those goals.
Founders Bob and Chrissy Stergos have four sons by birth. In 2001, an opportunity presented itself to them. They had a chance to help a young man trying to turn his life around and in need of a new place to grow. With unanimous approval from their sons and each other, the decision was made to invite the young man into their home, sharing not only shelter and food, but also a wealth of emotional and spiritual support. ...