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.

Spokane

Finding Relief

When I had a dental emergency, they didn’t just help—they made room for me. That’s Big Table: always room for one more.

— Daniel

Daniel, a chef at a local restaurant, is the kind of person who is always thinking about someone else. He wants the best for his kids, shows up for the people around him, and rarely asks for anything for himself. So when he was referred to Big Table, he had already been living with severe tooth pain for far too long. It wasn’t just uncomfortable. Daniel had a serious infection that needed attention. Without dental insurance, he knew the cost would be out of reach even if he maxed out his credit card.

Big Table connected him with care partner Dr. Collins, who stepped in to provide the dental care Daniel needed. He was able to have the damaged tooth removed, the infection treated, and a bone graft completed to prepare for a future implant—all at no cost to him. Today, Daniel is back at work, feeling better, and grateful as he looks ahead to the next step in restoring his smile. And Big Table will be there alongside him as he continues the journey.

Nashville

A Safer Place to Land

Big Table changed everything for me. Without them, I’d have no housing, no support, and no way out.

— Sean

When his coffee shop manager learned Sean was living in an unsafe and controlling housing situation, they reached out to Big Table. As community partners became involved, it became clear Sean was experiencing a form of human trafficking. What followed required quick action and community teamwork. Big Table walked closely with Sean, helping him navigate the housing transition and move-in, filling his pantry and home with essentials, and connecting him with legal resources and mental health support.

With remarkable resilience, Sean kept moving forward—continuing to work, picking up more hours at two jobs, completing housing requirements, signing a lease, and paying his rent. Today, Sean has a safer place to call home and people who care. Thanks to you, Big Table continues walking alongside him as he heals and builds a more stable future.

Spokane

A Place of Their Own

These keys represent a fresh start for my daughter and me. In such a short time, we went from uncertainty to having a place we can finally call home. I’m incredibly grateful for Big Table’s support that helped make this possible.

— Jennifer

Jennifer had already done the hard things. She left a toxic relationship, stayed in recovery, and everyday kept showing up – for her daughter, for herself, and for the people she worked alongside as a hotel housekeeping supervisor. In fact, she was always the last one there, finishing up rooms, stepping into laundry, front desk or maintenance when needed. While she was showing up for everyone else, she was facing a crisis of her own: housing. She was living paycheck to paycheck in a shared household with a friend, helping cover the rent, while her 10-year-old daughter stayed with extended family. With fifth grade just around the corner, Jennifer was running out of time to find a place of their own together.

A coworker who had experienced Big Table’s care saw how hard Jennifer was working and knew she didn’t have to face the gap alone. After being referred, Big Table helped remove one of the biggest barriers: the apartment application fee and deposit. Jennifer took it from there, covering the monthly rent herself. Before she knew it, they had keys—and her daughter had a new home and a school to come back to. There’s a lot that comes with starting over. As Jennifer begins settling in, finding a new rhythm, and looking toward what comes next, she doesn’t have to do that alone. Big Table will keep showing up alongside her as she builds this next chapter.