9th Annual Mingle Bells Networking and Charity Event

Since 1982, COTS has been committed to serving the most vulnerable members of the Detroit community. With a rich continuum of programs and services that empower people, COTS is proud to report measurable results of the agency's efforts. 

COTS' housing programs include, Emergency Shelter; Transitional Housing, providing subsidized housing for up to 24 months; and Long Term Supportive Housing, providing housing for those in need of long term supportive services due to addiction, disability or illness. On any given day COTS provides housing to over 800 people. 

COTS offers more than beds. COTS offers HOPE by way of supportive services. COTS' provides Case Planning services to each person the agency serves. In addition, COTS offers the following services in-house at the emergency shelter: childcare, life-skill education (including self-esteem, job readiness/resume building, financial literacy, parenting and nutrition/cooking), employment referral, relapse prevention, energy savings, transitional assistance for domestic violence victims, primary and mental health care assistance and education (HIV/AIDS, Foot Care, Dental care, etc.), and empowerment and life coaching groups.