COTS COTS creates opportunities for families to overcome poverty and succeed in building stability! How can you help in COTS’ mission?

COTS is a community organization in Detroit, MI, dedicated to helping local families overcome homelessness and poverty. They help these families build strong and stable households by Creating Opportunities To Succeed, offering them assistance in achieving their health, financial, career, and educational goals. The primary objective for this non-profit organization is to aid families in breaking the cycle of poverty for the generation that follows. From temporary housing to education and job training, COTS offers Passports to Self Sufficiency (PTS) to help families achieve their goals. This program is a coaching strategy designed to help families in all areas of life, including housing and family stability, economic mobility and empowerment, health and well-being, education and job training, and employment and career development. As a non-profit organization, COTS depends on donations, which are essential to keeping hope alive for the families they help. They accept cash donations, all of which go to helping local families live healthier and happier lives. This organization takes great pride in what they do and hope you’ll join them in their mission of helping these families succeed. This organization offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities for those looking to donate their time, talent, and energy. Here’s how you can help:

* Donation drives for staples such as toiletries and linens

* Virtual storytelling for our kids

* Sorting donations, supporting the distribution of supplies

Volunteer at a non-profit organization with a great cause. COTS is committed to helping families succeed and wants you to take part in their journey. Call (313) 576-0201 to learn more about volunteer opportunities or visit them online at www.cotsdetroit.org.

09/17/2026

Four nights. Eight chefs. One incredible cause. ✨

Join HOUR Media () on October 5th–8th for Savor Dinner Series 2026, an exclusive culinary journey featuring Detroit’s top chefs collaborating on one-of-a-kind five-course menus.

Enjoy live entertainment and an art installation by Art Leaders Gallery. A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit COTS Detroit, empowering families to overcome homelessness and build stable futures.

🗓 Dates: October 5–8
🕕 Time: 6 PM Cocktail Hour | 7 PM Seated Dinner
🍷 Experience: Five-course dinner with w**e pairings

Tickets are limited and final sale. Tap the link in our bio to reserve your seat at the table! 🔗

💚 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT💚A massive THANK YOU to the amazing volunteers from Wayne State University Public Health Prevention...
09/12/2026

💚 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT💚
A massive THANK YOU to the amazing volunteers from Wayne State University Public Health Prevention Department!

We are so grateful for the hours of hard work you all put in at COTS Peggy’s Place last week. The team transformed a cluttered storage space into a clean, organized environment where donations can be sorted and stored efficiently, ensuring our clients can easily access the essentials they need.

We appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to serve alongside us. Thank you for choosing to make a difference in Detroit!

We want to give a HUGE thank you to our friends at  State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) for the $3,500 contribut...
09/08/2026

We want to give a HUGE thank you to our friends at State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) for the $3,500 contribution to COTS from their annual Hustle for Homes 5K Race!

Our Chief Development Officer, Aisha Morrell-Ferguson, had the opportunity to participate alongside her son. It was an inspiring morning filled with energy and purpose.

Thank you to everyone who participated, ran, and supported! Your efforts help us continue our mission of building a future where everyone has a home.

If you’re spending Labor Day weekend at  , you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy! From the juried fine art show an...
09/05/2026

If you’re spending Labor Day weekend at , you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy! From the juried fine art show and incredible food to live entertainment across 11 stages, carnival rides, unique vendors, and activities for the whole family.

The festival runs through September 7, with festivities continuing all weekend. Learn more at artsbeatseats.com

Arts, Beats & Eats

What a sizzling success! 🔥 A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Eastern Market Shed 5 for Hour Detroit Magazine’...
09/04/2026

What a sizzling success! 🔥 A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Eastern Market Shed 5 for Hour Detroit Magazine’s Grill Fest 2026!

From the "Best Bite Competition" to the incredible live music, the energy was electric. But the best part? Every bite and sip supported COTS Detroit and our mission to end homelessness in our community.

We are so grateful to Hour Detroit for partnering with us, and to the amazing local chefs, restaurants, and vendors who brought the flavor. Together, we are building a stronger Detroit. ❤️

VOLUNTEER AT SOUP CITY 2027!We need volunteers for our signature fundraiser – The Ultimate Party Edition! Help us welcom...
09/04/2026

VOLUNTEER AT SOUP CITY 2027!

We need volunteers for our signature fundraiser – The Ultimate Party Edition! Help us welcome 400+ guests, support 30+ restaurant partners, and celebrate families building brighter futures. Your support helps change thousands of lives.

📅 Jan 21 | 6–10 PM | The Roostertail, Detroit

Roles: Setup, registration, serving, auction, cleanup.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4xRHHAo
Questions? Contact Rachel Minion at [email protected]

Join us in Downtown Royal Oak September 4–7 for one of Michigan's favorite Labor Day weekend traditions. Enjoy 🎨 incredi...
09/03/2026

Join us in Downtown Royal Oak September 4–7 for one of Michigan's favorite Labor Day weekend traditions. Enjoy 🎨 incredible art, 🎶 live entertainment across 11 stages, 🍴 delicious food, 🎡 carnival rides, shopping, family activities, and more—all while supporting local nonprofits like ours.

⏰ Festival Hours
• Friday–Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM
• Monday: 11 AM – 9 PM

🎟 Admission: $12 before 5 PM, $15 after 5 PM, and FREE Friday before 5 PM. Discounted pre-sale tickets are available at showpass.com/2026abe. Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us continue making an impact in our community. We hope you'll celebrate Labor Day weekend with us! 🎉 Learn more at artsbeatseats.com.

This year, nearly 60% of the families we support are children who have big dreams. Poverty and homelessness are an ongoi...
08/28/2026

This year, nearly 60% of the families we support are children who have big dreams. Poverty and homelessness are an ongoing threat to making those dreams come true. Unfortunately, federal funding cuts are creating real and growing gaps in the safety net for the families we serve working hard to overcome poverty.

Your generosity fills those urgent gaps that ensure families can start the school year with stability, dignity, and hope.

To learn more about our mission and how you can help, visit cotsdetroit.org/donate or click the link in our bio.

COTS is seeking sponsors for our signature fundraising event, Soup City 2027: The Ultimate Party Edition— come party wit...
08/27/2026

COTS is seeking sponsors for our signature fundraising event, Soup City 2027: The Ultimate Party Edition— come party with a purpose!

Sponsorships from $250–$50,000:
✔️ Logo placement everywhere
✔️ Tickets & auction access
✔️ Social media love

Extra ways to partner:
• Restaurant Sponsor ($2,500) + edibleWOW ad
• Auction Donor ($50+) – donate items/experiences!
Complete your sponsorship form here: https://bit.ly/4xRHHAo.

DM us or contact:
Debra: [email protected]
Rachel: [email protected]

Address

26 Peterboro, Suite 100
Detroit, MI
48201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13138313777

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