GRANVILLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES: The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center has recognized Granville County Senior Services volunteer Garman Troup with the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award at their ceremony held in June at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Troup was nominated by Senior Services Director Kathy May in recognition of his contributions to the county’s program to build and install ramps for residents in need.

Troup moved to Granville County during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been leading volunteer ramp builders for the past four years. He is a retired contractor and former Housing and Home Improvement Director at Resources for Seniors in Wake County. During his thirty-five-year career, he built over 2,500 ramps and immediately brought his decades of skill and knowledge to helping seniors in Granville County.

“A home can suddenly turn into a prison when a physical impairment or disability occurs,” said Kathy May. “We have been so lucky to have a person like Garman dedicate so much time, energy, and passion into helping our residents maintain freedom and quality of life through this simple and imperative addition to their homes.”

Troup has been responsible for the construction of approximately fifty ramps for older adults in Granville County since 2021. He has led numerous teams filled with church groups, Boy Scout troops, and seasoned carpenters who were willing to dedicate their time to help make this program successful.

For more information about programs and services offered through Granville County Senior Services at the Granville County Senior Center (107 Lanier Street, Oxford), the South Granville Senior Center (114 Douglas Drive, Creedmoor), and the North Granville Senior Center (318 US Highway 15, Stovall); visit the Granville County website at www.granvillecounty.org/504/Senior-Services