December 2024

Derrick and Brandy’s journey to stability began on a night they never expected. With no place to go, the family found themselves in the unknown and searching for hope. “We had been sleeping in the car for two nights,” Brandy recalls, her voice steady but full of emotion. Their lives spiraled into uncertainty as they […]

Margret’s story begins in the heart of Detroit, where she grew up surrounded by family and faith. “I have six brothers—four older and two younger on different sides of the family,” she recalls with a smile. Margret’s childhood home was filled with love and guidance. “I had a good childhood,” she says fondly, remembering her

Born and raised in the small town of Butler, Alabama, Timothy Moss is the second oldest among his siblings, or as he puts it, “the middle man.” Despite the distance from his Alabama roots in Detroit, Michigan, today, Timothy found family in more than just blood relations. “Family doesn’t always mean blood,” he shared, reflecting

Shelita’s journey began in the River Rouge area of Detroit, where she grew up with four siblings. Reflecting on her childhood, Shelita shared how her family faced a lot of trauma, which distanced them from one another. However, as they grew older and became parents, they worked through their past, eventually reconciling and building stronger

Nefertiti was born and raised on the east side of Detroit. After high school, she enrolled in Oakland Community College, dreaming of pursuing a career in law. However, her dreams were put on hold after meeting her boyfriend and starting a family. Together, they had three children, and she chose to focus on raising them.

Alexis Hloros’ story is one of resilience, determination, and love. As a single father to his daughter, Izzy, Alexis came to COTS during one of the most challenging times of his life. Heartbroken, alone, and with little support, he struggled to find stability while caring for his daughter. But everything began to change when he