COTS

💙 There Are Many Ways to Give to COTS! 💙

Did you know there are several ways to make a financial contribution to COTS and help us continue our mission of ending homelessness in the Fox Valley? Every gift helps provide safe housing, support, and the tools our residents need to build independent futures.

Here are a few ways you can make a difference:

💻 Give Online: Visit www.appletoncots.org to make a secure donation through our website.

📬 Give by Mail: Prefer to send a check? Mail your donation to COTS and help us continue serving our neighbors in need.

🏦 Give Through Community First Credit Union: You can make a gift through Community First Credit Union to support the work happening at COTS.

💝 Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): Recommend a grant to COTS through your donor-advised fund and make a meaningful impact in our community.

🌟 Leave a Legacy: Consider including COTS in your will or estate plans. A planned gift is a beautiful way to carry your compassion for others into the future and help ensure our mission continues for generations to come.

🍽️ Become a Meal Ministry Volunteer: Share your generosity through the gift of a meal! Our Meal Ministry volunteers prepare and deliver meals to our shelters, reminding residents that their community cares. Each meal is more than food. It is a hug from the community. ❤️

together, we can END homelessness in the Fox Valley! 💙

Visit www.appletoncots.org to learn more about COTS and how you can support our mission.

💙 Thankful Thursday: A BIG Thank You to Peggy! 💙

Peggy surprised us at COTS by sending a wonderful selection of items from our Amazon Wish List, and we couldn't be more grateful! 🎁

These may be everyday household items, but they make a BIG difference in keeping our shelters running smoothly and meeting the daily needs of our residents.

It takes a village to provide housing, support, and basic necessities for the 85 residents who call COTS home every day. From the little things to the big things, every donation helps us focus on what matters most: helping our residents overcome homelessness and build a path toward independent living.

Thank you, Peggy, for thinking of COTS and helping us care for our residents! 💙

We truly could not do what we do without the kindness and generosity of our amazing donors and community supporters. You are an important part of the COTS family, and we appreciate you more than you know!

Want to help keep our shelters stocked with everyday essentials? Check out our Amazon Wish List! 🛒
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MEY1UASIR8NW?ref_=wl_share

Together, we can END homelessness! 🏡💙

🚗🎉 A BIG MILESTONE Worth Celebrating at COTS! 🎉🚗

After 10 years without a driver's license, one of our COTS residents has officially gotten his license back! And he couldn't wait to share the exciting news with our staff! 💙

This didn't happen overnight. It took hard work, patience, accountability, and a willingness to correct past mistakes. He put in the work, stayed committed, and reached a goal that means so much to him. We couldn't be more excited for him!

Getting his license back opens the door to new opportunities, including the possibility of getting a car, expanding his employment options, and even helping drive other residents when he is able. What an amazing way to pay it forward! 💙

Sometimes, what looks like a small milestone to one person is a life-changing accomplishment for another. At COTS, we get to witness these moments every day. They remind us that overcoming homelessness is about so much more than having a place to live. It's about rebuilding confidence, taking responsibility, overcoming barriers, and creating opportunities for a brighter future.

He did the hard work, and today we celebrate HIM! We are so proud of you! 👏

Together, we can END homelessness! 🏡💙