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The Troy Ellis Foundation

Troy Ellis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is given in memory of Troy Ellis. His immediate family along with The Troy Ellis Foundation would like to honor his memory with the memorial scholarship. The minimum award of $500 will be awarded to an Alabama high school senior based on the following criteria.
1- Each student must submit a letter of recommendation from a community leader, teacher, or church leader. The letter must describe the students' charateristics, personality and leadership values. Email letter to Troy8justice@gmail.com and list subject as Troy Scholarship
2-Completely fill out the google form below to the best of your ability.
3- Provide an academic Transcript. Mail to Troy Scholarship, 111 post circle, Trussville, AL 35173 OR email to troy8justice@gmail.com
ALL FORMS AND LETTERS DUE BY April 8, 2025
Troy Justice Ellis
Troy Justice Ellis lost his life at the age of 11 doing one of his most beloved things, hunting with his dad. With a smile and laugh that would light up any room, Troy was a precious soul who loved hunting, fishing and playing ball. T-Man loved enjoying all of God’s great outdoors.
Before May 1st, 2020 when Troy went to be with his heavenly father, he was a young but old soul. He was a kid that absolutely loved the outdoors, animals, ball, mama, and Jesus. He was the “too cool for school” kid that would much rather be with his family, grandparents, hunting, or down by the “frog pond”. He was FULL of life and had a bright future ahead of him. He was a regular ole country boy that would try to blow off school to enjoy nature, however; he was a closet reader (as his dad called him) and was absolutely brilliant. Troy was a little bit artsy, a little bit sensitive, and a little bit country. Just a good ole ball playin’ dude. He could crush a baseball and block you right out of your socks. He was a natural deer hunter (12 deer in his 5 seasons of hunting) and had caught more 5+ lb bass than most grown men. Wow, do we miss him! His mom and I want to be able to give these experiences to other little boys and girls. Through The Troy Ellis Foundation, we hope to raise money to help Little Troys in our communities play ball, fish, hunt, camp and enjoy God’s great outdoors just like our T-man did.

Who We Are
Our Mission
Seeking to put God’s LOVE into ACTION, The Troy Ellis Foundation was created in memory of Troy Justice Ellis. We will strive to be a force of inspiration and hope within our communities.
The Troy Ellis Foundation is an organization that will reach out to the youth athletes and outdoorsmen in the surrounding communities to better the facilities, athletic programs, equipment and lessen the cost for the community and/or parents. We want to help give children an outlet to express themselves, learn life lessons, and have fun while exposing them to God's Great Love.
Troy's Favorite Verse
“Behold, I will send for many fishers,” saith the Lord, “and they shall fish them. After that I will send for many hunters, and they shall hunt them from every mountain, and from every hill, and out of the holes of the rocks.”
Jeremiah 16:16
Upcoming Events
- Fri, Mar 14Trussville
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The ability to make new memories with Troy has passed. However; making new memories in his name will help us leave a lasting legacy in his honor. Though God has blessed us with other children, the hole in our hearts will never be mended. But with God in our hearts, nothing can be against us. We plan to continue making memories with our precious children and the children in our communities. Thank you so much for your gracious donations to help us make Troy's legacy lifelong.
501(c) (3)
Thank You to these monthley giving partners:
Kevin & Adrian Alexander, Brad & Lauren Bannon, Anna Brewer, Megan Cathy, David & LeeAnn Franklin, Rickey & Shelia Garrett, Lara Gowder, Chris & Jennifer Jackson, Colt & Katy Langley, Brian & Jennifer Nelson, Matthew & April Payne, Diane Scott, Scott & Kelley Shirley, Scott Taulbee, Goodwin Scott, Etheldia Reynolds, Chris Jackson, Hunter Evans, Addy Jackson, Tyler Wilbanks, Mandy Thornton, Will Gilmer, Natalie Farber, Chris Snuggs, Brittany Dunham, Jennie Robinson, Lea Anne Hardy, Phillip Ross, Jamie & Chanel Thomas
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Thank you to all of our sponsors!
CROSSPOINT CHURCH TRUSSVILLE~NORTHPARK BAPTIST CHURCH~FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TRUSSVILLE~SHERYL LOWERY/ TRIPLE THREAT PHOTOGRAPHY~FOUNDATIONS FOR HOPE~BARRINGTON REAL ESTATE CO.~CLAYTON RAY~LINCOLN FAMILY~GREG BETHUNE FAMILY~ICON TRUSSVILLE