Stories of Hope

every story is different

But each one began with a simple referral from a friend or co-worker because of a crisis. Big Table was able to respond directly and personally - to avert the crisis and provide some semblance of normalcy in their lives. Our involvement doesn't end when the crisis ends. We also provide long-term coaching and mentoring, fostering enduring relationships and accountability. A lasting story of hope.

Colorado Springs

When care feels like home

Big Table was there for us when we felt like we had nothing. Knowing someone cares enough to keep checking in has made all the difference.

— Larry

Larry works hard in the kitchen at a local restaurant, cooking and prepping to provide for his wife and their three young children. After moving to Colorado Springs, a sudden rent increase left the family unhoused and unsettled in transitional housing. That’s when the Salvation Army referred them to Big Table.

Our care coordinator, Dan, quickly came alongside them. The first step was covering move-in costs for a new apartment. Then, to help make it feel like home, we helped provide new beds and critical household essentials. Those simple but meaningful touches gave the family both stability and dignity as they started fresh.

Care didn’t stop there. Dan has continued to walk with Larry and his family, offering encouragement and connections to community resources along their journey toward financial stability and lasting hope.

Spokane

A Shower of Hope

Thank you so, so much! You have no idea how much this is going to help!

— Kalicia

“Kalicia is a hard worker who cares a lot for our guests and delivers friendly and reliable service from the Doubletree front desk on the late swing shift. She would do anything for her family and for the visitors of Spokane.” This is what Kalicia’s Director shared in her referral.

She and her husband were in a financial crisis and facing homelessness due to both missing an extended period of work due to injuries. Many workers in our industry must put in countless hours only to barely make ends meet, and this mother also had her four children to take care of.

Big Table stepped in to help with food stability with grocery gift cards, assistance with overdue utility bills, and emotional support. However, after pregnancy complications from her fourth baby kept her from working, Big Table saw the need and threw a Care Campaign to give Kalicia the best baby shower ever! She received an overwhelming response from our community, including clothes, baby essentials, a new stroller, and much more all thanks to your support!

San Diego

Choosing Strength Each Day

Big Table helped me when I had nowhere to turn. When I thought I had no one else, they were there

— Sean

Sean is a talented line cook at a popular local restaurant and has even been named “employee of the year” for his hard work recently. After a season of hard-fought sober living, one drink on a hot summer day dove him back into the deep end of old habits. He retreated from the world as waves of regret overcame him and so the restaurant owner referred him to Big Table. After Sean started recovering, Big Table set him up in a hotel to continue to sober up safely, bringing him nourishing food to help his body heal. Sean couldn’t believe we were helping him. Thankfully, a former co-worker offered Sean a permanent place to live shortly after – with an incredible ocean view as a tangible reminder of the hope that lies ahead. Big Table helped shop for necessities for his new place, covered some phone bills, and most importantly continues to encourage Sean as he finds new strength each day to choose sobriety and embrace faith in his future.