Erica and her daughter, Aliyce, radiated warmth and sincere smiles as they shared their journey with COTS. Sitting together in their cozy new apartment, Erica reflected on the turbulent path that brought them to this moment of stability and hope. A little over a year ago, Erica found herself moving from place to place, trying […]
Tell us about yourself. My name is Amber Hinton. I am 30 years old. I am a dialysis technician at Henry Ford Health. Currently just still trying to figure out this life thing. Because life is a lot you know. I always wanted to be in healthcare. I went to The University of Michigan -Dearborn
Get to know Cynthia as she talks about her life journey, filled with ups and downs. From her early years growing up with her grandmother to surviving a difficult domestic violence situation and experiencing homelessness, Cynthia shares her story of resilience and growth. She also talks about finding a sense of belonging at COTS, how
Matthew* participated in our Fatherhood Photobank Campaign, and he was happy to share how the Covid-19 pandemic threatened his stability as a young student. *To ensure the privacy and safety of the minor mentioned in this post, we have changed their name. All other details remain accurate and true to the best of our knowledge.
In this edition of The Art of Family, we hear from Adrian, a single mother who shares her experience with COTS and how it helped her get back on her feet. Adrian arrived at COTS with her 2-year-old daughter and a few belongings, not knowing what to expect. However, she found the staff and volunteers
Tell our readers a little bit about your backstory. Keisha: My backstory is traumatic. I was a young lady fighting my way through the system from 12 to 18 years old. Then I had children, experienced homelessness, and experienced domestic violence. It was hard, but I stayed strong. What were your first impressions of COTS?
Are you familiar with the phrase ‘teamwork makes the dream work’? Here at COTS, it’s not just a motivational sentence, it is a way of life. There are many components that make up healthy and thriving families, and our vibrant and skilled Passport Engagement Team plays a key role in supporting our theory of change.
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Rachel Minion is a familiar face around the COTS’ offices. Her welcoming, helpful, and empathetic nature along with her fun personality and infectious smile make her an incredible asset to the team and a joy to work with. Recently, this ambitious and caring mother graciously sat down with us to talk about the role COTS
On the surface, Shameika Richardson is a kindhearted individual and a devoted mother to Laylah (6), a feisty little girl. Digging deeper, Shameika’s story is a testament to what courage, perseverance, and hard work can accomplish. COTS recently sat down with Shameika to hear her story and learn about the plans that she has for
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When asked to describe herself in one word, Ebony Smith replied “unapologetic” with a bright smile. As a highly driven and determined educator and mother of two beautiful children, Ebony is a prime example of what hard work, courage, and perseverance can accomplish. COTS recently sat down with Ebony to talk about her story and
