Meet Troy

A Parachute to a Better Place

Troy didn’t expect to go from a well-paying job to fighting for his life after a heart attack. Then the medical bills came, and Troy lost his job. When his unemployment ran out and he was not able to pay his rent, his only option was to live out of his car.

With the support of his girlfriend, and fighting depression after years of being told he didn’t deserve an apartment, he qualified and was able to rebuild his health and his life. After five years of living in his BMW, Troy moved into his permanent home just after Valentine’s Day in 2016.

Since then, he’s rebuilt his life and made new friendships. Community meals are one of his favorite ways to get to know his neighbors, because there’s nothing like eating a meal to make a connection with your fellow neighbor.