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Holiday Toy Shop

Thank you for making the holidays special for children and families experiencing homelessness. Your generosity makes a huge difference for people in shelters.

COTS Walk Wrap Up

The 2024 COTS Walk has come to a close, and we are so thankful to all of you for making it happen!

Holiday Gift Giving at COTS!

Thank you for making the holidays special for children and families experiencing homelessness. Your generosity makes a huge difference for people in shelters.

COTS Main Street Family Housing is Underway

COTS and Evernorth partner to create 16 new units of deeply affordable housing for families experiencing homelessness

Holiday Giving at COTS!

Your kindness truly brightens the holidays for children and families who are facing homelessness. Your generosity is making a significant impact on those staying in shelters.

2022 Candlelight Vigil

COTS annual candlelight vigil will be taking place Wednesday, December 21 at 5:30 PM in front of Burlington City Hall.

Join Us for COTS’ First Ever Back to School Bonanza!

This year, COTS will be holding our first ever “Back to School Bonanza” to get Vermont students in need ready for the school year. Students can prepare for back-to-school season in all the ways necessary; school supplies, backpacks, back-to-school haircuts, first-day-of-school outfits, and more.

Kicking Off the Back to School Drive!

COTS has officially kicked off the seventh annual Back to School Drive. The Drive kicked off with the Lake Monsters game on July 1st, where COTS Development & Communications director Rebekah Mott and her kiddo threw the opening pitch.

“In Times Like These” Postcard Campaign

June marks the launch of COTS’ first summer postcard campaign to bring awareness around homelessness and COTS services. We have partnered with Erika Senft Miller who created the art on each postcard, with the series of artworks entitled “In Times Like These.”

Thank You for a Successful COTS Walk

The 33rd Annual COTS Walk took place on Sunday, May 1st as the first in-person Walk since 2019 – and it was a huge success!

“Wrapping” Up the Holidays at COTS

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated this holiday season. Whether that be toys and holiday gifts for the families that we serve, high-need items from our wish list, or monetary donations, we appreciate you immensely.

Annual Diaper Drive – Help Relieve the Diaper Need

The 14th annual Dee PT COTS Diaper Drive is upon us! This year, the event will look slightly different.

Holiday Gift Giving

Thank you for making the holidays so special for people, especially children, experiencing homelessness. We appreciate your generosity immensely.