COTS' Stories of Hope

Together, We Create a Lasting Impact.

Outdoor fundraiser table with crafts and people.
The Top 10 Moments of 2018: Community fundraisers
4. Community fundraisers There’s a DIY fever among our supporters....
Christmas tree with red and gold ornaments.
Holiday Free Store Volunteer Orientation
It's time for the COTS Holiday Free Store!It’s that time...
Children's toys on artificial grass playground.
Ricardo
If you consulted the actuarial tables, Ricardo should be dead....
Pumpkin pie slice with whipped cream topping.
Help Prepare a Holiday Meal at COTS
Interested in getting involved this holiday season? COTS is preparing...
Smiling driver in a vehicle's cabin.
Danielle’s story
Danielle and her two daughters moved into housing three years...
Melvin’s story
Melvin spent 30 years homeless, mostly avoiding shelters because of...
Three people celebrating graduation outdoors.
Wendy’s story
Wendy left COTS two and half years ago, after coming...
Two women working on a quilt project.
25 Years of Warmth
“They don’t necessarily remember that they were living in a...
Children playing energetically in a playground.
Top 10 Moments in 2017
10. Integrity House landlords are our local heroes. Pam Rosen...
Children joyfully running outdoors, smiling brightly.
Mary Isaak Fellows Celebration
This fall, I’ve been part of a new service learning...
Colorful painted stones scattered on a surface.
Make a shelter a home
When parents come to COTS, they don’t put down roots....
Solid dark blue color background.
Century 21 Bundesen Fundraiser 2017
Thank you friends and family for your support of COTS!