Stories

Some call it stories. Others call it a blog. But here you will find nuggets of goodness to use and -- you guessed it -- SHARE!

Farmworker Appreciation Day

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“I have met many, many farmworkers and friends who love justice and who are willing to sacrifice for what is right. They have a quality about them that reminds me of the beatitudes. They are living examples that Jesus’ promise is true: they have been hungry and thirsty for righteousness and they have been satisfied. They are determined, patient people who believe in life and who give strength to others.” - Cesar Chavez

Nonprofit Spotlight: A Girl Like Me

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Sunday morning I had the opportunity to meet a special individual that survived a harsh ‘lifequake’ moment when she was a teenager. Life often throws many unexpected realities at us and often tests our spirit and perseverance to make life purposeful. Tyra Moore was a teenage mom at 15. She was terrified to tell her mom and gave birth to her daughter the same week she finally broke the news. After the shock wore off, support came from all of her family, friends, and community, providing essential baby needs at a critical time.

COTS Begins a New Chapter With a New Name.

Written by Karly Moore on July 5, 2022 in Nonprofit
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Starting July 1, 2022, we're beginning a new chapter with a brand new name. No longer will we be known as the Coalition On Temporary Shelter. We're now officially: COTS.

We've come a long way from our 1982 start as a coalition of parties focused mainly on homeless single men. COTS is now an independent organization that supports families seeking housing stability, whole-spectrum health, career development and so much more through our Passport To Self-Sufficiency™ framework.

Wrapping up Pride Month!

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“We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love. That’s OK. You’re not alone in who you are. There are people out there who will love and support you. It’s about doing the work and believing and finding those people—if they’re not in your local community, there’s somebody online that you can talk to for support.” - Laverne Cox  

Pride for the LGBTQIA+ community is not a new phenomenon.

Kick your summer off right with Summer SHARE!

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Help SHARE Detroit kick off their Summer SHARE campaign with a family evening of exciting baseball and delicious food – all for a great cause!

Join us for an evening of great baseball and community spirit for the whole  family at Jimmy John’s Field, to raise money and awareness for our nonprofit partners. This summer, SHARE Detroit is stepping up to the plate to connect metro Detroiters with hundreds of great nonprofits that need your help.

International Women's Day featuring Cheryl P. Johnson

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On International Women’s Day, we would like to announce the election of Cheryl P. Johnson, CEO of COTS, as the current board chair of New Detroit, Inc. Ms. Johnson is an experienced non-profit leader and the first person of color, and Black woman, to lead in the racial equity organization’s 55-year history.

Nonprofit Spotlight: Glamorous Moms

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With the idea in mind that “all Moms are glamorous,” Shannon Lazovski founded Glamorous Moms as a fashion and beauty blog nearly 17 years ago.  Quickly, this platform became an influential source and full business for Shannon as she provided readers with inspiration on fashion, health and beauty advice. The goal in mind was to provide support to help Moms keep their self-worth and self-confidence strong. 

Celebrating Black Excellence with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

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Since 1965, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has been a source for education and inspiration for the City of Detroit.   Through permanent and traveling exhibitions, the goal of this treasured institution is to provide visitors with greater understanding, acceptance and unity by reflecting on the triumphs and tragedies of African-American history. 

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