The Mercy Chair was born out of redemption.

Amber Anderson and her husband, Jared Anderson, know firsthand the weight of addiction, instability, and hopelessness. Amber was a single mother battling alcoholism. Jared, a U.S. Army veteran, was carrying the invisible wounds of PTSD while also struggling with alcohol dependency. When they met, both were in deep need of healing, though neither could fully see a way forward.

In 2023, everything changed. Within weeks of one another, Amber and Jared experienced life-threatening situations that forced them to confront the trajectory of their lives. What could have ended in tragedy became a turning point. They chose sobriety. They chose faith. They chose to rebuild.

Soon after, Amber became pregnant. Walking through pregnancy and early parenthood in sobriety brought clarity, restoration, and a renewed sense of purpose. For the first time in years, hope felt tangible. And with that hope came a calling — to serve others who were still in the place they once stood.

In April 2025, Amber felt led to sell her business and step fully into ministry. The business sold almost immediately, affirming what they believed God was asking of them. The Mercy Chair was launched as an outreach dedicated to meeting people in the middle of addiction, homelessness, recovery, and hardship — offering dignity, structure, accountability, and hope.

Today, The Mercy Chair serves men and women in need, families when possible, and veterans who hold a special place in the founders’ hearts. The mission is rooted in recovery, community, faith, and the belief that no one is beyond restoration.

Participation in religious services is always offered but never required. Compassion, however, is never optional.

The Mercy Chair exists because Amber and Jared were once the ones who needed mercy — and now they are committed to sharing it.