Derrick and Brandy’s journey to stability began on a night they never expected. With no place to go, the family …
Impactful Stories
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 …
Ethel Rucker is a proud mother and entrepreneur. Photography has always been a passion of hers but due to life …
When you first meet Cynthia McCreary, a word that comes to mind is DETERMINATION. A talented writer with two beautiful …
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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