During this year’s holiday party, COTS residents, staff and board members were welcomed by a plethora of delicious food, festive music, and last but not least an enthusiastic volunteer dressed as an elf! Thanks to the wonderful donation of Festival Foods gift cards from Avenue Jewelers, the meal… Read More
As we enter this season of thanks, we can’t help but turn our thoughts to the people who make our work possible day in and day out. We have incredible residents who are committed to the hard work of transforming their lives on a daily… Read More
Cooking class of COTS reveals inner strength of residents “I’d been wanting to do volunteering, but I didn’t know what to do,” explains Mary Kay Maigatter, COTS volunteer. She knew that she wanted to do something hands-on, but didn’t know where to start. At a… Read More
A COTS Resident Testimonial “I was homeless for nine days. I lived out of my car.” Tobias moved into COTS’ Young Adult Program nearly three months ago after his stint living out of his car. The 20-year-old had been kicked out of his adopted parents’… Read More
We currently have a need for the following items as we move individuals into our programs for the winter months: Valley Transit Bus Passes (10-ride) $5 Gift Cards (Walmart, Shopko, Target, Gas Stations) Crossword Puzzle & Sudoku Books / Playing Cards Candy / Snacks Baseball Caps… Read More
Pierce Manufacturing team teaches residents how to be effective job seekers Hands shot up around the room as eager residents asked questions about job seeking that they had always wondered about. Throughout August and October, volunteers from the marketing department at Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh… Read More
A COTS Resident Testimonial Storm Damage Necessitates Change Simon was living in Grand Chute when a terrible storm came rolling through. The home that he was renting, as well as both of his vehicles, suffered severe damage from a tree that was uprooted during the storm.… Read More
Monday, September 21st marked COTS’ second annual chili cook-off to thank our wonderful Meal Ministers, who graciously prepare home-cooked meals for individuals residing at COTS every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the year. Meal Ministers attending this special event were greeted by the overwhelming gratitude… Read More
Written by a resident of COTS’ Women’s Program I came to live at COTS after being in treatment for my alcoholism. I knew that I couldn’t return to my old surroundings, so I made the decision to separate myself from my grown children and recreate… Read More
Written by Amelia Bemis I grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin and came to Appleton to attend Lawrence University in 2012. I started out as a music major, but realized that I didn’t want to pursue music as a career. After that, I ended up taking a few… Read More