COTS' Stories of Hope

Together, We Create a Lasting Impact.

Smiling man outdoors under a tree.
Dana’s Story
05/16/2023
“It’s pretty self-explanatory,” Dana Moses said. “I was homeless and...
Stories
Family selfie with large Christmas ornaments.
Stacie & David’s Story
05/16/2023
Stacie was nine months pregnant when she and David arrived...
Stories
Woman smiling outdoors near autumn trees.
A Mother’s Hope
05/12/2023
Homelessness often means that an individual hasn’t just lost their...
Stories
Pink flowers with bee in garden.
Lisa’s Story
11/04/2022
Eight years ago, Lisa came to the Mary Isaak Center...
Stories
Sunflower in front of a metal fence.
Bringing Mindfulness to the Mary Isaak Center
05/25/2021
Shelter Case Manager Chris Inclan knows firsthand the power of...
Stories
Sunflower in front of a metal fence.
Planting Seeds: New Mental Health Offering at COTS
05/18/2021
At COTS, we are always looking for innovative ways to...
Stories
Three children smiling outside near a house.
Business Profile: Barber Cellars
03/31/2021
From the minute she and her husband Mike opened Barber...
Stories
Three children smiling outside near a house.
Business Profile: The Shuckery
03/31/2021
Sisters Jaz, left, and Aluxa, right, owners of Petaluma's The...
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Three children smiling outside near a house.
Business Profile: Petaluma Health Care District
03/16/2021
COTS Lead Outreach Specialist Randy Clay, who works with Petaluma...
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Two women laughing in a kitchen.
Meet the Team: Diana Morales
01/26/2021
How have things changed with volunteering as a result of...
Stories
Three children smiling outside near a house.
Business Profile: Hotel Petaluma
10/28/2020
“The friendly doors welcome the stranger and under its hospitable...
Stories
Three children smiling outside near a house.
Business Profile: Bank of Marin
09/16/2020
“Give to the world the best that you have and...
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