Troy

Troy is a small, historic city in Miami County, Ohio, with a walkable downtown, a strong sense of local pride, and the kind of Midwestern quiet where people still notice a stranger. Average household income here runs around $85,000, which is comfortable for many residents but can make the gap feel wider if you're struggling to get by. Miami County's point-in-time count identified 47 homeless individuals in 2023, a number that likely undercounts people sleeping in cars, campsites, or doubled up with others. Despite its small size, Troy has real resources: St. Vincent de Paul Troy offers food and emergency assistance, the Miami County YMCA sometimes provides showers and a warm place to sit, and Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County serves those fleeing unsafe housing situations. The Troy-Miami County Public Library is also a quiet, judgment-free place to rest, charge a phone, or use the internet. This is a town that often looks past hardship rather than seeing it, but there are people here who do see you, and they're not hard to find if you ask. You are not invisible, and you are not alone tonight.