COTS' Stories of Hope

Together, We Create a Lasting Impact.

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Rusty J.
01/16/2026
Rusty’s story is about what happens when compassion and purpose...
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The COTS Raffle
08/06/2025
In 2018, Karl Bundesen, a local real estate agent, saw...
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Crystal M.
07/15/2025
Crystal started working as a server at 15, always dreaming...
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Woman and child smiling with ukulele.
Jennifer B.
05/12/2025
Jennifer, a former client of COTS’ Kids First Family Shelter,...
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Person in front of colorful graffiti wall.
Chris K.
02/11/2025
Chris, now 33, grew up in a world full of...
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Meet Nadya
01/08/2025
COTS is celebrating the one-year “work-iversary” of Nadya Cabrera, the...
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Woman sitting outside, wearing a floral blouse.
Florence’s Story
09/25/2024
A Journey of Resilience  Florence, 58, grew up in Novato,...
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Two people talking in an office.
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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