Derrick and Brandy’s journey to stability began on a night they never expected. With no place to go, the family …
Impactful Stories
Margret’s story begins in the heart of Detroit, where she grew up surrounded by family and faith. “I have six …
Born and raised in the small town of Butler, Alabama, Timothy Moss is the second oldest among his siblings, or …
Shelita’s journey began in the River Rouge area of Detroit, where she grew up with four siblings. Reflecting on her …
Nefertiti was born and raised on the east side of Detroit. After high school, she enrolled in Oakland Community College, …
Alexis Hloros’ story is one of resilience, determination, and love. As a single father to his daughter, Izzy, Alexis came …
Erica and her daughter, Aliyce, radiated warmth and sincere smiles as they shared their journey with COTS. Sitting together in …
Tell us about yourself. My name is Amber Hinton. I am 30 years old. I am a dialysis technician at …
Get to know Cynthia as she talks about her life journey, filled with ups and downs. From her early years …
Matthew* participated in our Fatherhood Photobank Campaign, and he was happy to share how the Covid-19 pandemic threatened his stability …
In this edition of The Art of Family, we hear from Adrian, a single mother who shares her experience with …
Tell our readers a little bit about your backstory. Keisha: My backstory is traumatic. I was a young lady fighting …
Rachel Minion is a familiar face around the COTS’ offices. Her welcoming, helpful, and empathetic nature along with her fun …
On the surface, Shameika Richardson is a kindhearted individual and a devoted mother to Laylah (6), a feisty little girl. …
When asked to describe herself in one word, Ebony Smith replied “unapologetic” with a bright smile. As a highly driven …
Podcasts
Heartfelt discussions with COTS families, team members, volunteers, partners, or donors. Join us as we delve into family challenges, growth, health and wellbeing resources, and valuable life advice, all centered around pursuing hope and chasing dreams for a brighter future.
The Art of Family Podcast is a unique opportunity to inform hearts and minds about what it means to experience homelessness as a family in Detroit. Lead by Cheryl P. Johnson, the charismatic CEO of COTS, and featuring COTS families, team members, volunteers, partners, and donors, we discuss life, hope, challenges, and dreams for the future in what is sure to be an emotional journey of discovery, hope, and love.
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