My name is Sala Galloway. I am the mother of two small children. Phitia Barry is 6, and Jason Barry is 5.

I'm from New Jersey. I lived in the Bronx for12 years. I moved to Troy to try to make a better life for my family. I felt like I had to do something to get me and my family out of the city.

(Opportunity) """""is knocking. Are you going to open the door?"""

Yes.Thank God!.I thought I would never leave the city. In September 2002 my rent was raised to $725. By October I was packing. My babies and I had to go.

My first week in Troy showed me that I was going to be fine. Finding my way was going to hard. Two years later I can definitely say I've found my way. I have friends that I can depend on, a strong support system throughout the community, as well as a man who really loves me. The children are thriving.

My hobbies are reading, writing, singing and dancing. I'm very spiritual and grounded.

I'am an Aquarius. I love people of all races. I am a humanatarian. I love being a mom. Taking care of my children is my life.