COTS exists to alleviate homelessness by providing an array of services that enable people to achieve self-sufficiency and obtain quality affordable housing. COTS also exists to advocate for long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness.

Have great fun at our fund raising events!

Soup City
Metro Detroit's most popular restaurants will put their best spoons forward at the ninth annual Soup City fund raiser in January.

A Stroll Through Time
Visit our past, present, and future as we continue our journey to help homeless people help themselves!

Dining, dancing, silent auction and more. Saturday, May 22, 2010. Sponsorships Available.
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Need assistance?

If you are seeking emergency shelter, please call COTS at (313) 831-3777. COTS provides shelter on a first come first served basis for men, women and children accompanied by their parent or guardian as long as we have space available. We do not reserve beds or maintain a waiting list for emergency shelter. If we do not have space available, we make referrals through the shelter hotline: (313) 963-7829 or (800) 274-3583.

Volunteers Welcome
We always welcome qualified individuals. Read more about how you can make a difference in our Volunteering section.
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Giving
We depend on your generosity and support to continue to provide our programs and services to homeless men, women, and children. There are many ways you can support COTS. Eighty seven cents of every dollar donated to COTS is used for Program and Support Services.
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