Danny turned to drugs at an early age. He spent decades in a cycle of addiction and incarceration. Through it all, he was always searching for connection, and was drawn to a community-based and peer-driven treatment model.

“When I learned about the importance of TROSA’s program’s structure–having a community–that was very attractive to me," shares Danny.

Danny takes advantage of many therapeutic classes and activities at TROSA. He works with counselors and mentors to address his emotions. He learns and practices new behaviors through his community assignment at TROSA Thrift Store. He takes time to cultivate his talents for music.

And he's learning to enjoy the world around him.

“I am finally learning how to live in my city,” he shares. “I went to a Durham Bulls game for the first time at TROSA. I’ve been to Duke games…I go to Cole Mill Trail…things that are special to Durham that I had never done before; despite living here for decades. And there’s so much more growth to take place…so much more that I can experience.”

Danny graduated from TROSA in 2021 and applied to stay longer in the program as a senior resident. He was recently accepted into TROSA’s Staff-in-Training program and is training to become a staff member.

"I have skills I want to further develop, like patience and better listening skills. Watching others grow as I’m growing…finding ways to interact with different people and different personalities…has been a joy. I will continue to help people while continuing on my own journey.”

TROSA has been nominated for 4 INDY Week Best of Durham County awards! Last month, people could nominate their favorite organizations...and now we're on the final ballots. Voting is open now until June 21! 

You can find TROSA nominated for the below awards. The highlighted category links will take you directly to the categories where we are nominated:

Under People & Misc.:

• Best Nonprofit in Durham County: TROSA  

Under Business:

• Best Landscaper in Durham County: TROSA Lawn Care 
• Best Vintage Store in Durham County: TROSA Thrift Store
• Best Clothing Consignment / Thrift Store in Durham County: TROSA Thrift Store

Community awards highlighting our services and social enterprises are a celebration for our entire campus...they also help others learn about our mission to empower individuals with substance use disorders to change their lives. Thank you for voting and continuing to share your support!

TROSA GED recipients gathered before accepting their diplomas

TROSA celebrates a new group of residents who earned their GED! TROSA residents walked the stage as part of Durham Technical Community College's 2023 commencement ceremony, which was held at the acclaimed Durham Performing Arts Center.

Last year, 26% of TROSA participants entered the program without a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma/GED. Having this important education credential can open up doors to greater employment options.

As part of TROSA’s comprehensive support services, we help our eligible residents obtain their GED, providing access to tutoring, classes, and practice tests to prepare for exams in the required subject test areas (Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies).

Many thanks to our GED tutors, our Education department, and to fellow residents and staff for supporting our GED graduates every step of the way! Congratulations!

TROSA Thrift Store staff members Nick and Angela, and photos from our Winston-Salem thrift store sales floor

Our award-winning program is expanding to a campus in Winston-Salem, where we are opening a new TROSA Thrift Store!

TROSA Thrift Store is an important therapeutic component of our program. Residents participate in the store's operations, learning and practicing hands-on life skills (such as communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution) to help prepare for life in recovery.  

Supporting our new TROSA Thrift Store in Winston-Salem will help us continue to rebuild lives in recovery.

Spread the word and visit us during TROSA Thrift Store Winston-Salem's extended soft open shopping days this summer! We are also looking for donations, especially of furniture. Call (336) 967-8772 to schedule a free donation pickup.

Summer Soft Open Dates:

June 12, 13, 20

July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31

August 1

Location:

3187 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC

Time:

11AM - 6 PM

Supporting TROSA's Thrift Stores helps us provide our multi-year residential treatment program and services. Thank you for your support!

TROSA Thrift Store in Durham is looking for a Thrift Store Operations Associate!

This role is based at our Durham thrift store and will address the store’s day-to-day activities, working as an internal project manager on various projects designed to improve Thrift operations, sales, and efficient operations.

The TROSA Thrift Store is one of our social enterprises and presents a unique opportunity to be a part of a community-supported retail environment. All staff prioritize the ongoing learning and mentorship of our residents in recovery. If you have a passion for retail, project management, and helping individuals learn and grow in their recovery, click this link to learn more.

We are seeking candidates with supervisory experience and five or more years of retail management experience...or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please see our Careers page for the full job description.

A family member, friend, neighbor, or coworker may be struggling with addiction. TROSA is open with no wait list. There is no charge to participate in our multi-year residential program, and individuals do not need insurance.

Share TROSA's website—www.trosainc.org—and phone number: 919-419-1059 (or our toll-free number: 1-833-408-7672). Our website has detailed information about our program services and admissions procedures. A call to our Admissions team can answer any question you may have.