We are thrilled to introduce you to the newest addition to our family, Destany! Destany joins us as a Family Advocate, bringing with her a passion, dedication, and commitment to serving our teen mamas and their families. 

Hello, Friends of Grace’s Table!

I'm thrilled to announce our significant milestone - the 10th anniversary of our journey alongside teen mamas, made possible by your support.

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Andy Soper, the newest member of our Grace's Table family!

Life as a teenage mama is no easy journey. From the outside, the world may seem filled with endless support and opportunities. But in reality, the experience for teen moms is quite different. Often, life can feel like three steps forward and two steps back.

For almost two years, Mary tirelessly searched for a secure home for herself and her son. The journey was fraught with challenges and moments of despair, but she never lost sight of her goal.

Join us in welcoming Kate Fann to the Grace’s Table team!

In a quiet room, I waited alone for someone to deliver the news I almost undoubtedly knew to be true.

The door opened, she walked in and told me I was pregnant.

Almost every teen mama we work with faces challenges. These mamas often feel isolated and alone and struggle to make the connections necessary to lead safe and healthy lives.

But there’s something you can do about it.

Do you need help finding a way to teach your kids the importance of giving back? Don't worry—Grace's Table is here to save the day! Over the past eight years, we have worked with teen moms, helping them develop their parenting skills and uncover their unique superpowers.

When she first walked through our doors a year ago, Daisy was shy, quiet, and mainly kept to herself. Just 17 years old and pregnant with her first kiddo, she was scared and unsure of her next steps.

Parenting is a journey that requires love, patience, and adaptability. As we walk with teen mamas on their parenting journey, we work with them to discover their own unique parenting style based on their needs and the needs of their kiddos. Each mama in the stories above connects with her kiddo in unique and special ways.

Childhood is a time of joy, growth, and innocence. But for many people, the early years also contain adverse experiences that can have a deep and lasting impact.

We know it well at Grace's Table; motherhood is beautiful and challenging, and mothers deserve to be celebrated! Sometimes, in business and chaos, we can lose our sense of self. It is so important to take time to care for our minds, bodies, and spirits and to nurture the core of our being.

As a mom, there's nothing more important than caring for your little one. But it's also essential to take care of yourself physically and mentally. That's why maternal-infant health is a crucial issue that needs our attention.

Mental wellness is crucial for every person, and this is especially true for mothers.

At Grace's Table, we have the joy of walking alongside teen mamas as they navigate life and all its challenges and joys. We've seen first-hand the many ways mental and physical health impacts the lives of the teen mamas we serve, and we've learned a few things along the way.

The journey toward creating a home for teen mamas here in Grand Rapids is well underway at our Richmond House! Thanks to some amazing volunteers, the upstairs has been gutted (all the way down to the claw foot tub!) and is now ready for new construction. Plus, Grace's Table received our construction permit for the bathroom last week!

We are so excited to welcome our newest team member, Angela!

How does homelessness affect the teen mamas served at Grace’s Table? The statistics may surprise you. Read more to learn how you can help teen mamas facing homelessness.