COTS holiday wish list
Posted on Nov 17, 2021 by COTS
How to Help for the Holidays at COTS
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Kitchen Magicians
Posted on Mar 29, 2017 by COTS
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
Help for the Homeless
Posted on Mar 1, 2017 by COTS
91.9/91.5 The Family’s “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive is currently collecting new personal care and cleaning products for area crisis agencies, including COTS, so that we can dedicate our limited financial resources to providing qualified personnel, safe housing, nutritious food, education, and case management… Read More
Thank You for Making This Year a Success!
Posted on Dec 21, 2016 by COTS
As a 100% privately funded organization, we couldn’t do our critical work without your help! Here are a few of our recent successes that you have helped make possible: One of our young adult residents opened his first savings account and has saved up $300 so… Read More
Holiday Spirit Comes to COTS
Posted on Dec 21, 2016 by COTS
The tinsel was hung, the trees were decorated, and the gifts were wrapped in preparation for our annual Christmas party. The Christmas spirit was in the air! Each year, our community astounds us with its generosity in ensuring that our residents have a special Christmas.… Read More
Meal Ministry Volunteers Needed: Cook to Change Lives
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 by COTS
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
Home Depot Volunteers Transform Veterans’ & Young Adults’ Building into Home
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 by COTS
On September 9th, 2016, COTS’ Veterans’ and Young Adults’ building was filled with the sounds of hammering, the swish of paint brushes, and the hum of drills as volunteers from the Home Depot worked feverishly to overhaul the building. 40 volunteers from around the region… Read More
You Can Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Posted on Aug 24, 2016 by COTS
In 2016, we anticipate serving approximately 150 individuals experiencing homelessness in the Fox Valley. Each of these individuals is provided with the following items upon move-in: NEW twin sheet sets NEW twin comforters or quilts (solid colors) NEW bath towel sets (bath towel, hand towel… Read More
Financial Wellness Course Helps Residents Find Stability
Posted on Aug 24, 2016 by COTS
“They don’t teach this in high school. If we can teach [residents] to manage their money, we can reduce their stress so if–really when– bad things happen, they don’t resort to bad habits. The chance of a positive outcome is a lot higher,” says Pete… Read More
As You’re Preparing for the Back-To-School Season, You Can Help us Reach our Goal!
Posted on Jul 27, 2016 by COTS
In 2016, we anticipate serving approximately 150 individuals experiencing homelessness in the Fox Valley. Each of these individuals is provided with the following items upon move-in: NEW twin sheet sets NEW twin comforters or quilts (solid colors) NEW bath towel sets (bath towel, hand towel… Read More