Who We Are

Open Table is a growing collaboration of people from faith communities, state and local government, business, education and non-profits who are united in a shared purpose of restoring families in poverty to wholeness and full participation in our The Open Table Locationscommunities.

A Table is a group of people that act as a team of life specialists, encouragers and advocates for an impoverished family. The Table establishes goals and develops the overall plan. Each chair at the Table operates as a functional department in the process.

Tables Now

Faith Community Partners

The Open Table began in the faith community. Tables now operate in many diverse faith traditions… [more]

Corporate Partners

The first corporate Table launched in 2009. Now, other businesses are investing their resources in The Open Table… [more]

Partners in Education Centers

Universities and High Schools have joined the Open Table movement to launch Tables, conduct research and volunteer… [more]

Stories of Restoration

Read stories of brothers and sisters who have been restored through their experiences with The Open Table… [more]

Open Table Movement

  • Open Table Selected as Blue Ribbon Agency! In early 2009, Open Table was selected as a Blue Ribbon Agency by the Arizona Collaboration for a New Century. As part of its Arizona LeaderForce Initiative, the Collaboration utilizes a rigorous screening process to identify six socialAZ Leader Force Team service agencies annually that have proven results in meeting the needs of low-income people in our communities. The Collaboration targets agencies that make the most difference… [more]
  • We launched a movement… What simply started in 2005 as a small group of caring individuals working together to restore one homeless man has grown into an expansive movement called Open Table. Ernie Now, hundreds of volunteers in faith communities, government, business, education and non-profits have partnered with Open Table to create hope and opportunity for families in poverty… [more]
  • What’s ahead for Open Table? Open Table is expanding its footprint in Arizona in 2010 by increasing the number of operating Tables. Within Maricopa County, many established Table relationships will be launching their second or third Table. New opportunities across the state will provide targeted expansion into Pima County, rural markets and the Tohono O’odham Nation. Open Table is developing a Master Licensing Concept that will accelerate the number of Tables available to serve families in poverty…[more]

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