When Laura finally escaped the confines of the abusive environment she lived in, she began the process of taking her life and identity back. This is where the community and organizations like Harbor House and COTS were able to help. At COTS, Laura reignited her life’s… Read More
The remodel of the kitchen in the women’s facility is completed! At the end of 2016 we outlined our desire to repair the heart of the home for our Women’s facility and now we can happily tell you that that heart is at full strength… Read More
As Virginia Woolf said, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” This month residents shared the kitchen with volunteers and longtime friends of COTS Lynn Van Zeeland & Mary Harp-Jirschele, during our Turkey Cook Off. This event engaged… Read More
Speaking with Rory is a delight. It’s easy to see him as a natural leader and secure confidant. However, this wasn’t always the case. Before COTS Rory describes a different life. “I lived off negativity. I was in between jobs a lot and drinking was… Read More
Like the numerous others who volunteer through our Meal Ministry Program, YOU can make a difference by providing heartwarming meals to our residents! Every Monday and Wednesday evening of the year, our Meal Ministers take turns providing the individuals living at COTS with the basic… Read More
A young adult resident is motivated to move his life forward 23-year-old Jake slept on his aunt’s couch in her basement for six months before he moved into COTS. He knew he needed a stable place to get his life on track. “I wasn’t moving… Read More
A resident’s journey toward independent living “I was homeless, I was in trouble with the law and had very limited resources,” recalls 75-year-old Jason while reflecting on his time before COTS. After a stint in jail, Jason was left with only his clothing and a… Read More
Pernilla Werninger has been a Meal Minister for COTS for around two years. She heard about COTS after running into a neighbor who was a Meal Minister. Being a Meal Minister appeals to her because she is able to “do something nice for someone who… Read More
Forty-eight-year-old Jake has struggled with bipolar disorder and anxiety for much of his life. When his father passed away, alcohol became his coping mechanism. Due to Jake’s heavy drinking habits, he lost his job of seven years, which later led to the loss of his… Read More
New Campaign Transforms COTS into a True Home This year, COTS launched a campaign to transform our facilities into a place of healing and new beginnings. Our Campus of Change Campaign helps our facilities become “home” for our residents who are working on life skills… Read More