Partnership Community Health Center (PCHC) is opening a new satellite clinic inside COTS men’s campus. The new clinic will provide low-cost primary care to our residents and other Appleton community members who are medically underserved and low-income. More to come on this incredible resource to… Read More
COTS is partner in new exhibit at the History Museum at the Castle On April 28, 2016, people around the community will see the world through the eyes of those experiencing homelessness. COTS, along with Homeless Connections, Housing Partnership of the Fox Cities, and the Fox… Read More
54-year-old Tom, a referral to COTS from Homeless Connections, decided living paycheck to paycheck was not helping him have a better life. For Tom, “budgeting is a big factor and goal in starting over.” The “structure” at COTS allows Tom to learn and apply valuable lessons… Read More
Resident of Veterans’ Program finds happiness and purpose Michael’s life changed when he hit a semi at 70 miles per hour. He was paralyzed from the neck down for 5 weeks. Due to the accident, Michael had to give up his 20-year welding career. After… Read More
Future paralegal gets her life on track “I was kind of stuck,” Beth explains of her reasons for coming to COTS. Beth spent the last 12 years of her life caring for her parents while working. When her father became sick two years ago, her… Read More
91.9/91.5 The Family’s ” Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive is 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, and living skills to those we serve.… Read More
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 pillows NEW bath towel sets Please help us to provide these comforts of “home”… Read More
Young adult resident gets his life back on track “I was kind of spinning my wheels,” Ryan says of his life before COTS. The now 23-year-old had, “a very sheltered childhood.” Once he went to college, however, he started experimenting with drugs and alcohol. “I… Read More
The holidays are a time to show gratitude. This holiday season, we asked our residents what they are grateful for: