Wishlist
COTS is now accepting new holiday gifts!
We are accepting gifts until 12/13/24.
Thank you for your help in making the holidays special for children and families experiencing homelessness.
Your generosity makes a huge difference for people in shelter. The holidays are particularly stressful for parents and children experiencing homelessness, and your gifts truly do alleviate some of that stress.
Gift cards are an amazing way to allow parents to purchase gifts for their children. Gift cards give parents the autonomy to choose a gift they know their child needs or will love. They are especially helpful when families move into shelter late in the season. Gift cards are necessary for these families who may not have any gifts waiting for them. Gift cards also are important in limiting exposure of germs, keeping staff extra safe this holiday season.
We have an Amazon wish list, as well as a Homeport wish list. Please note that we are unable to make any pickups. Our street address for shipping packages: COTS, 95 North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.
For more information about what we accept, view our blog post.
Thank you!
What Items Can I Donate?
Year round, COTS accepts only new toiletries and gift cards from the public. Business owners are encouraged to email our donation coordinator regarding large donations of new product.
In the winter months, COTS accepts new coats, new waterproof gloves, new hats, new (not hand knit) scarves, new warm socks, and new hand warmers.
In the summer months, COTS accepts new bug spray, new sunscreen, new rain ponchos.
In July, COTS accepts new school supplies and new backpacks.
In October, COTS accepts new boots.
From late November until mid-December, COTS accepts new gifts.
COTS Donation Wishlist
Consider supporting us by purchasing something from our Amazon Wishlist. Our Amazon wish list changes as needs come up in the shelter spaces. Every purchase makes a difference.
Year round, COTS Accepts Only Toiletries
- Shampoo and Conditioner (men's and women's)
- Body Wash
- Deodorant (men's and women's)
- Razors (men's and women's)
- Shaving Cream
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste (full-size tubes preferred)
- Floss
- Soap (bar soap)
- Combs & Brushes
Questions
You can direct questions to Romy Theisen or call 802-864-7402 x 207.
Office hours: 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.
Donation Drives
Before beginning your donation drive, contact us to ensure we accept the items.
Delivery Options
Order Online: When you order from COTS’s Amazon Wish List, the items will be delivered directly to COTS.
COTS c/o Wishlist
95 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Drop Off: You can drop off donations that we accept to 95 North Avenue in Burlington M-F between 9am-5pm. There you will fill out a donation form. We can not accept donations without a form filled out. *Please check to make sure that we accept the items that you want to donate.*
Have something else to donate? Or are your items already opened?
The partner organizations below welcome many other kinds of donated items that COTS currently does not. If you cannot give these specific items but still want to help, please consider a financial donation to support our work.
Thank you for all of your generous donations! Please reach out to our Communication and Outreach Specialist with questions.
Items Accepted
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Household items
- Electronics
- Large appliances
- Building materials
Items Accepted
- Kitchenware
- Towels
- Bedding: sheets, comforters, blankets
- Winter wear: coats, boots, gloves, hats, scarves
Items Accepted
- Clothing
- Books
- Computers
- Exercise equipment
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Household items
- Small appliances