About TROY

Truly Reviving Our Youth

What We Do

We provide mentorship, tutoring, and relationships to impressionable youth in our community.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to mentor Central Valley youth, breaking down barriers to opportunity while empowering them to reach their full potential and inspiring them to impact their communities positively.

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Our Vision

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    PHASE 1

    SCHOOL PARTNERS

    TROY's programs are designed to complement and enhance existing educational initiatives, providing students with additional resources and support to help them achieve their goals.

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    PHASE 2

    BUILDING THE TROY CENTER

    TROY's vision is to establish a centralized location to deliver all of its essential programs and services to the youth in our community. The proposed Center will provide a safe and nurturing environment for young people to grow and develop their skills while fostering a sense of community and empowerment.

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    PHASE 3

    OPENING A CHARTER SCHOOL

    TROY's vision is to open a charter school that will serve the youth in our community by providing an innovative and personalized education experience. The proposed charter school will focus on promoting academic excellence, character development, and community engagement.

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Troy: Our Legacy

In 2000, a close friend of our founder Nicholas Butler, Troy, was killed due to senseless gun violence, and it was a turning point in our founder's life. Our founder has always been passionate about working with kids, and they quickly realized the urgent need for mentorship and support for at-risk youth in our community. His work with Juvenile Hall only highlighted the system's shortcomings, and he felt frustrated by the bureaucratic red tape that made it impossible to effect meaningful change.

In 2004 Nicholas decided to break out of the system and create something that truly addressed the problem at its core. TROY was born out of a deep desire to bridge the gap between our community's youth and the resources they need to reach their full potential and break the cycle of recidivism that often plagues at-risk youth.

Meet The Team

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    Nicholas Butler

    CHIEF VISIONARY OFFCER

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    Ashlie Garcia

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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    Jennifer Mtunga

    SECRETARY

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    Sandra Vazquez

    LEAD MENTOR

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    Joshua Allen

    TREASURER

Our Partners

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