Stories

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Florence’s Story
09/25/2024
A Journey of Resilience  Florence, 58, grew up in Novato,...
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Going the Extra Mile: A Day in the Life of a Care Manager
09/09/2024
Going the Extra Mile: A Day in the Life of...
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Michael’s Story
08/13/2024
Gearing up to start his next semester, Michael, a resident...
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Charmaine’s Story
08/09/2024
In 2016, COTS helped Charmaine move into permanent housing with...
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Maureen – Mail Depot
08/07/2024
Maureen McGuigan, the dedicated owner-operator of the Mail Depot in...
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Jenn’s Story
06/25/2024
Jenn P., a Sonoma homeowner for the last 29 years,...
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Isaiah
06/10/2024
Isaiah C., the founding real estate advisor at LivXplore Real...
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Remembering COTS’ Volunteer, Margie Popp
06/07/2024
Margie Popp was COTS’ longest-serving volunteer, dedicating over thirty years...
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Christina’s Story
05/13/2024
During Hops for Homes 2024, former COTS client, Christina Hill...
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Kevin’s Story
05/13/2024
In 2011, after living in Japan for 21 years as...
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Mental health awareness month floral illustration.
Mental Health Matters at COTS
05/01/2024
Thanks to your support, COTS provides life-changing services that keep...
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Grace’s Story
03/12/2024
Grace came to COTS after spending almost a year in...
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