A Seat at the Table exists to bridge the gap between youth groups and adulthood by providing residential mentoring in a family environment for at-risk and under-resourced 18 to 25 year olds. 

Announcement: Our First DUPLEX

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, thanks to some very generous supporters (and one, in particular), we secured our first A Seat at the Table duplex in the historic Shaw neighborhood at 4176 Flad Avenue, a few blocks north of Tower Grove Park and just east of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Now, the work really begins!

Check out our October Newsletter to learn how you can help us get this place up and running!

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OUR
MISSION
The mission of A Seat at the Table is to help under-resourced 18 to 25-year olds better transition into adulthood by providing parental presence and community support via a residential mentoring program.

OUR
VISION
The vision of A Seat at the Table is to surround under-resourced young adults with much-needed resources within an atmosphere of 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.
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.

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.
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. ...