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!
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The Longest Night
The Winter Solstice marks National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, a day when we remember our neighbors who have lost their lives because they have no place to call home. As we gather together on the longest night of the year, our community is in what we could consider a dark time, a very long night.
Thank You for Supporting COTS this Holiday Season
COTS has been busy this holiday season! Here is a recap of some of the happenings at COTS this winter.
COTS Main Street Family Housing is Underway
COTS and Evernorth partner to create 16 new units of deeply affordable housing for families experiencing homelessness
2022 Candlelight Vigil
COTS annual candlelight vigil will be taking place Wednesday, December 21 at 5:30 PM in front of Burlington City Hall.
COTS Announces Jonathan Farrell as New Executive Director
Today, the Committee on Temporary Shelter announced the appointment of Jonathan Farrell as the organization’s next Executive Director, effective November 17th.
COTS October Boot Drive
For some people, including people experiencing homelessness, autumn is a reminder that cold weather is approaching- and that shelter, a warm coat, and winter boots are important for survival. COTS’ mission is to help people find safe and secure housing.
“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!
Register for the 33rd Annual COTS Walk
Register today for the 33rd annual COTS Walk, presented by Rice Lumber. The COTS Walk is in person this year, and is the nonprofit’s largest annual event and a critical fundraiser to provide shelter, services, and housing to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Vermont.
“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.
Candlelight Vigil Happening In-Person This Year
COTS annual candlelight vigil will be taking place Tuesday, December 21 at 5:30 PM in front of Burlington City Hall.