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Senator Peter Welch: Celebrate Opening of New Winter Warming Shelter in Burlington 01/13/2025

From the Office of Senator Welch:

Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joins the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) to celebrate the opening of a new winter warming shelter in Burlington. The new overnight, low barrier shelter will have capacity for 30 people and run from January 15th until the end of April. This added shelter capacity, made possible by COTS’ successful acquisition of a former federally owned building, will function jointly with the COTS Daystation shelter to provide respite for unsheltered individuals. He is joined by Jonathan Farrell, COTS Executive Director.

Interview with Rita Markley, Retiring COTS Executive Director 04/21/2022

Rita Markley, executive director of the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), will be retiring on September 30 after 30 years at the organization. Rita looks back at her work and ahead at the real possibility of ending homelessness in Vermont.

COTS Walk Update 04/08/2020

Wondering exactly what a Virtual COTS Walk looks like or even means? We understand -- and we have answers for you. Join us for new at-home activities every weekday, culminating in the Virtual COTS Walk on May 3rd.

For more info: https://cotsonline.org/cotswalk

COTS Candlelight Vigil 2019 12/18/2019

Every year, during the week of the Winter Solstice, people in Burlington pause to reflect on those who are homeless in our community. The annual COTS Candlelight Vigil takes place on the Burlington City Hall steps in the Church Street Marketplace.

Readers share stories of adults and children in our community who have faced the crisis of homelessness this year.

This is a moving event and an opportunity to take time out during the hectic holiday season to remember the struggles and challenges of the past year.

COTS Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 10/25/2019

The public COTS Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast is held at the First Congregational Church of Burlington and is keynoted by childhood homelessness advocate Barbara Duffield, Executive Director of SchoolHouse Connection, a national nonprofit organization that works to overcome homelessness through education.

COTS: An Interview with Executive Director Rita Markley 08/07/2019

CCTV volunteer Trace Billodeau interviews the Executive Director of Burlington's Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS). Rita explains a little background of the organization and what the process is like going through the COTS system.

Lake Champlain Chamber: The Changing Face of Homelessness 05/29/2019

Host Tom Torti, President of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, chats with Becky Holt, Director of Development with COTS, about the changing face of homelessness and our community's response.

www.vermont.org/chamber | cotsonline.org

COTS Candlelight Vigil 12/20/2018

Every year, during the week of the Winter Solstice, people in Burlington pause to reflect on those who are homeless in our community. The annual COTS Candlelight Vigil takes place on the Burlington City Hall steps on the Church Street Marketplace.

Readers share stories of adults and children in our community who have faced the crisis of homelessness this year.

This is a moving event and an opportunity to take time out during the hectic holiday season to remember the struggles and challenges of the past year.

COTS - Annual Meeting 10/26/2018

The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) holds their annual meeting and volunteer appreciation breakfast at the First Congressional Church, 38 S. Winooski Ave, Burlington.

COTS - 95 North Avenue Ribbon Cutting 04/03/2017

The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) and Housing Vermont celebrate the re-opening of the COTS building at 95 North Ave.

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