“I separated from my parents and family because of abuse, and they did not want me anymore.” To the outside world, it looked like Amanda’s life was on track. She was at Lawrence University studying music education when her family’s abuse reached a new level and… Read More
COTS is raising funds by participating in the Human Race. We are very excited to join this community-wide event! The Volunteer Center Human Race is Saturday, May 2nd at 9 am at Thrivent Financial, Appleton. We would love to have you join our team and… Read More
The following three businesses are offering EXTRA cash back during the month of March whenever you make a purchase with one of your registered cards in the United Community Program: Culver’s of Neenah – 15% (Neenah location only) … Read More
A former resident learns to socialize and stay sober “Drinking is the root of all of my evil. It destroys my functionality,” says Jay. Jay came to COTS after going through six months of treatment at The Mooring House. He had spent most of his… Read More
Each month, COTS invites the community in to tour our “campus of change” first-hand, and connect with our mission of “Ending Homelessness in the Fox Valley”! You will have the opportunity to hear residents’ testimonials and learn about more ways you can become involved. Light refreshments will be offered. Open… Read More
91.9/91.5 The Family’s “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive will be collecting new personal care and cleaning products for area crisis agencies…including ours…. so that we can dedicate our limited financial resources to providing qualified personnel, safe housing, nutritious food, education, and case management to… Read More
We wanted to “share the love” by creating a video Valentine for all of our amazing supporters! Click here to watch the video on YouTube. Thank you for all that you do to help our residents transform their lives!
“I just wanted to do something,” says Katie Daw, COTS’ volunteer Activities Coordinator. Katie began volunteering at COTS three days a week at the beginning of December. “I wanted the experience,” she says. Katie first learned about COTS when she was looking for an ongoing… Read More
For the past few years, COTS has sought to initiate programming for area veterans in need. Towards the end of 2014, COTS began collaborating with the Fox Valley Veterans Council in order to provide a safe and stable place for veterans as they wait to… Read More
When asked what their plans were for the holidays, many residents at COTS had similar responses. They didn’t have any special arrangements with family, or it just wasn’t possible to go home. This is the case every year for our residents, which is why it’s… Read More