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Challenge
Challenge the barriers — systemic, social, and personal — that keep people from accessing the safety net, services, and support they deserve.
Community advocacy for fuller lives
Putting you on C.A.L.L. — to be a community advocate for yourself and others.
Whether you’re finding your footing in a new country, navigating financial hardship, dealing with an unsafe situation at home, or simply trying to understand what help is available — you’re in the right place.
The Rest Of A Life exists so that you can live yours to the full.
The C.A.L.L. Framework
Four actions that change communities.
Challenge barriers, advocate for people, listen with care, and lend practical support.
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Advocate
Advocate for yourself and your neighbors. Know your rights. Speak up. Support others in doing the same.
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Listen
Listen actively to those navigating difficult systems — without judgment, without rushing. Being heard is the first step to being helped.
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Lend
Lend your support to someone in need. A referral, a ride, a conversation, a meal. Small acts build stronger communities.
About TROAL
A community advocacy organization putting people on C.A.L.L.
The Rest Of A Life (TROAL) is a community advocacy organization dedicated to helping immigrant and under-resourced community members access the resources, support, and connections they need to thrive.
We began our work in domestic violence prevention — and that work taught us that safety, belonging, and economic stability are all part of the same story. Whoever you are and whatever you’re navigating, we’re here to help you live the rest of your life to its full potential.
Our Story
No one should have to simply survive.
The Rest Of A Life began as a domestic violence organization. Our founding belief was simple: the world is short-changed when we lose a life — or when a life is diminished by violence and fear so that a person can no longer live at their full capacity.
Over time, our work revealed something we had already suspected: that the barriers keeping people from full, free lives are deeply connected. Domestic violence. Poverty. Immigration status. Language. Lack of access to the safety net. These are not separate problems. They are different faces of the same challenge.
So TROAL grew. Today, we work alongside immigrant and under-resourced community members — helping people find resources, navigate systems, advocate for themselves, and build the community connections that make a full life possible.
We still believe what we always believed: no one should have to simply survive. Everyone deserves to live — the rest of their life — to the full.
Mission Statement and Organizational Identity
Who we are and why we exist.
Mission Statement
To position community members — immigrants, under-resourced individuals, survivors, and neighbors — to advocate for themselves and each other, by connecting people to the safety net, resources, and support they need to live the rest of their lives to the full.
Vision Statement
Communities in which every individual — regardless of origin, economic status, or circumstance — can live their life free from the barriers that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Short Mission
TROAL helps immigrant and under-resourced community members find the support, resources, and community they need to thrive.
One-Line Description
A community advocacy organization putting people on C.A.L.L. — to live the rest of their lives to the full.
Our Values
Justice. Equality. Dignity. Collaboration.
Justice
A society free of injustice is one in which no one is denied access to safety, services, or belonging based on who they are or where they come from. Justice is the foundation of everything we do.
Equality
When individual potential is not determined by gender, immigration status, or socio-economic circumstance, communities grow stronger. We work toward conditions where everyone can participate fully in civic and community life.
Dignity
Every person’s worth is inherent and unconditional. No circumstance — economic hardship, immigration status, or experience of abuse — diminishes a person’s right to be treated with full respect.
Collaboration
No organization solves these challenges alone. We work alongside community members, service providers, faith communities, and employers to build the enabling environment that benefits us all.
Resource Hub
Find help for yourself or someone you know.
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Immigration & Legal Services
Know your rights. Find legal help. Understand your options.
- Immigration legal aid organizations in your area
- Know Your Rights resources in multiple languages
- DACA and TPS information and updates
- Citizenship and naturalization resources
- Deportation defense and family separation support
- Notario fraud prevention resources
Safety Net & Public Benefits
You may be eligible for more support than you know. These resources help you find out.
- SNAP eligibility and application help
- Medicaid and CHIP
- TANF temporary financial assistance
- WIC nutrition support
- Utility assistance programs
- Benefits eligibility screeners
Housing & Emergency Support
Whether you need emergency shelter tonight or help with a housing situation, these organizations can help.
- Emergency shelter and transitional housing
- Rental assistance programs
- Eviction prevention resources
- Homeless services and rapid rehousing
- Safe housing for survivors of domestic violence
Food & Financial Assistance
No one should go without food or face a financial crisis alone. Find local help here.
- Local food banks and food pantries
- Community meal programs
- Emergency financial assistance
- Micro-loan and financial empowerment programs
- Free financial counseling and budgeting support
Health & Mental Wellness
Your health — physical and mental — matters. Find care even if you are uninsured or undocumented.
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Mental health and counseling services
- Trauma-informed care providers
- Substance use support
- Maternal and child health resources
- Crisis lines and warmlines
Domestic Violence & Safety
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available. You are not alone, and what is happening is not your fault.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Local domestic violence shelters and advocacy organizations
- Safety planning resources
- Legal aid for protective orders
- Support for immigrant survivors
Employment & Workforce Support
Find job training, employment help, and workers’ rights information.
- Workforce development and job training programs
- Resume help and interview preparation
- Workers’ rights information
- Wage theft and labor violations resources
- Unemployment insurance information
Language Access & Interpretation
Language should never be a barrier to getting help.
- Free interpreter services for medical appointments
- Document translation support
- ESL and English language classes
- Bilingual legal and social service providers
Get Involved
Host a community dialogue session.
Do you have five or more people — a church group, a team at work, a group of neighbors — who want to better understand the issues affecting your community? We’ll come to you. TROAL facilitates customized community dialogue sessions wherever you are.
Contact TROAL
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Not sure where to start? Contact us and we’ll help you find the right resource. We speak with community members every day — no question is too small, and no situation is too complicated.
- Find the right resource
- Ask for help understanding where to start
- Request a community dialogue session
- Explore collaboration or partnership
Send a Message