A Seat at the Table exists to bridge the gap between youth groups and adulthood
by providing residential mentoring and community resources in a Christian family environment
​for at-risk 18 to 25 year olds. 
Please join us in welcoming our newest resident, Larry Hearn!

Feel free to reach out and contact Larry here as he joins participant Jamel Williams and Resident Intern Joe Lewis III in our A Seat at the Table home.


Catch up on their stories and learn more on our News & Events page.

OUR
MISSION
The mission of A Seat at the Table is to help at-risk 18 to 25-year olds better transition into adulthood by providing residential mentoring and community resources in a Christian family environment.

OUR
VISION
The vision of A Seat at the Table is to surround at-risk and under-resourced young adults with much-needed resources within an atmosphere of a Christian family. House parents provide emotional support, structure and dinners around the table while also coordinating resources such as counseling, educational assistance, basic financial and budgeting education and vocational coaching (among other needs unique to the individual) as the resident moves toward independence.

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. ...