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 | Writer Wields Pen to Help COTS Battle Homelessness A Woman of Her Word
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| [December 27, 2009] - Diana Elarde is not a Detroit native. Recently relocated from Denver, she has, however, connected with COTS, an established Detroit agency dedicated to fighting homelessness. Now, the Plymouth, MI. resident donates her time and talents as a cost recovery specialist…trying to help COTS save money through more efficient document processes.
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| Young Entrepreneur/Designer Joins COTS Army of Artists
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| [April 14, 2009] - The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) will recognize local
artists at their annual ImaginAide auction dinner/dance fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, at the
new Motor City Casino Hotel in downtown Detroit. The fundraiser has attracted artists from
every medium to help support COTS mission to end homelessness.
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| Auto Designer’s Art Takes Flight
After Ford, There’s COTS
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| [April 6, 2009] - Former Ford Automotive Chief Designer, Robert
(Bob) Aikins, retired 8 years ago, but he’s still putting in long hours at the studio…his
studio. Aikins secretly harboured a fondness for airplanes all the while he was
designing automobiles, and now his paint on canvas produces remarkably realistic
images of WACO Biplanes, P-51 Mustangs and other famous, historic aircraft.
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| Jewelry Designer Honors our City, Helps the Homeless Another Face of ImaginAide
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| [April 6, 2009] - Yolanda Nichelle, a jewelry designer, with Industrial Design and Jewelry Design degrees from the University of Michigan, is donating a piece of work from her
“DCollection.”
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| COTS Embraces New Partner
in Fight Against Homelessness
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| [April 3, 2009] - The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) is proud to partner
with Gretchen C. Valade at their annual event ImaginAide – Artists Against Homelessness.
Local philanthropist and Chairman of Carhartt, Inc.
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| Coalition On Temporary Shelter Announces ImaginAide 2009 “Artists Against Homelessness”
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| [March 24, 2009] - Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) hosts its
annual ImaginAide fundraiser Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the new Motor City Casino
Hotel.
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| COTS Benefit Features Nationally Known Royal Oak Artist ImaginAide Artist Believes Art Is For The People
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| [March 23, 2009] - Royal Oak Artist Daniel Cascardo will be one of the
featured artists at this year’s ImaginAide for COTS art auction. The only problem is
you won’t be able to take his work home.
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| COTS ImaginAide 2009 Artists Against Homelessness” Bulgarian Artist Recognized for Unique Work
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| [March 15, 2009] - The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) will
hold its premiere, annual art auction fundraiser, ImaginAide, Saturday, April 25, at the
new Motor City Casino Hotel located in downtown Detroit.
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| Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick Endorses Omnibus Aid To Homeless a Strong COTS Supporter
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| [March 6, 2009] - Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) is cheering
Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s support of critical funding issues related to the
fight against homelessness.
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| Students Reach Out To The Homeless - Community Service In The Curriculum
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| [March 2, 2009] - The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) is holding their
premiere annual event, ImaginAide, on Saturday, April 25, at the new Motor City Casino Hotel
located in downtown Detroit. The fundraiser features works by artists and designers that will be
auctioned to bene?t COTS. Local school-kids are playing a part.
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| Notre Dame-Prep Student Artist Helps Homeless Artwork Goes To COTS
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| [Feb 16, 2009] - The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) annual
ImaginAide Gala and Art Auction will be held on April 25, 2009. This year’s theme is
“Artists Against Homelessness”. Molly Dimefski, a sophomore at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Pontiac, Michigan is
one of the contributing artists.
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| Stevenson High Artist Talents To Help The Homeless COTS ImaginAide 2009
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| [Feb 10, 2009] - Aaron Seedorf is a 16-year-old artist
and sophomore at Stevenson High in Sterling Heights. Aaron believes in helping
others less fortunate, particularly in hard times. He’s one of a number of artists
donating their creative skills to the Coalition on Temporary Shelter’s (COTS)
signature fundraiser, ImaginAide, to be held at the new Motor City Casino Hotel
on Saturday, April 25.
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| Students Reach Out To The Homeless
Community Service In The Curriculum
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| [Feb 9, 2009] - The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) is holding their premiere
annual event, ImaginAide, on Saturday, April 25, at the new Motor City Casino Hotel located in
downtown Detroit. The fundraiser features works by artists and designers that will be auctioned
to benefit COTS. Local school-kids are playing a part.
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| Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter to participate in Hallmark Channel Awareness Campaign
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| [October 27 2008] - The Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) has been
chosen by the Hallmark Channel as a participant in their “Hitting Home” Campaign, a
drive in support of National Hunger and Homelessness Week (Nov. 16-22).
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| FUN AND FASHION
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| [September 8, 2008] - MRS. ROD MARINELLI AGAIN CHAIRS COTS FUNDRAISER “COTS COTURE”. Barbara Marinelli, wife of Detroit Lions Coach, Rod Marinelli, will once again serve as Event Chair of the Coalition on Temporary Shelters’ (COTS)
fashion fundraiser, COTS COUTURE.
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| COALITION ON TEMPORARY SHELTER (COTS) RECEIVES SKILLMAN GRANT TO SUPPORT HOMELESS SHELTER
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| [May 27, 2008] - The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) has received a one hundred and eighty thousand dollar ($180,000) grant from the Skillman Foundation to support the general operations of their multi-site emergency homeless shelter that serves Detroit’s families and children.
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| COTS OFFERS A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON DETROIT FIREWORKS
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| [May 26, 2008] - Celebrate Detroit’s annual fireworks this year from high above Jefferson Avenue, while helping to alleviate homelessness. The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) will host its second annual Rockin’ Rooftop Blast in cooperation with media partner, FOX TV2, Detroit.
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| Major Garage Sale To Hit Gibraltar Trade Center
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| [April 7, 2008] - Starting with an unique arrangement with The Gibraltar Trade
Center, Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) is able to offer would be
entrepreneurs a chance to catch major pedestrian traffic and sell their wares.
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| The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) Announces Promotion
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| [April 7, 2008] - Lynn Wilhelm Becomes Chief Development Officer.
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| Coalition On Temporary Shelter Protects Victims of Domestic Violence
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| [March 17, 2008] - Program Leads to “New Beginnings”.
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| COTS Infant Day Care Opens to Public
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| [March 7, 2008] - Bright Beginnings Child Development Center - First of its Kind.
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| Trading Coats For Chocolate
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| [February 13, 2008] - Troy “Chocolate Factory” Helps the Homeless
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| Top Designers Create for Coalition On Temporary Shelter
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| [February 25, 2008] - Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) will
showcase the artistic work of designers from Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and
American Specialty Cars, as well as independent artists, at Detroit’s all new MGM Grand
Hotel and Casino on Saturday, April 19. 2008 is the 9th year for ImaginAide, previously
known as “Mask Or Aide” for COTS.
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| Trading Coats For Chocolate
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| [February 13, 2008] - Troy “Chocolate Factory” Helps the Homeless
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| THIS IS ME – FUNKY CLOTHING STORE DONATES TO COTS
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| [January 16, 2008] - THIS IS ME in Birmingham, Michigan will be hosting an open house, cocktail reception fundraiser for Detroit’s Coalition
On Temporary Shelter (COTS) on Friday, February 8, 2008 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. A portion of all
purchases made during that time will be donated to COTS.
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| Munder Sr. Investment Manager New Head of COTS Board
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| [January 9, 2008] - Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) announces Ina G. Fernandez, Munder Capital Management Senior Investment Manager, as their new Board President..
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| 6 yr. Old Pageant Winner Trains As Philanthropist
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| [December 17, 2007] - Six-year-old Maggie Mattes has a unique appreciation for giving. This Christmas season, the young winner of the 2007 Miss
Michigan Princess pageant turned her enterprising energy into cash for Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS).
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| COTS KIDS ENJOY “BREAKFAST WITH SANTA”
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| [December 15, 2007] - The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) has sold out their Christmas “Breakfast With Santa” for 2007. Children and families will participate in a variety of activities including face painting, games, craft making, storytelling,
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| Russian Mezzo Soprano To Sing For COTS
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| [November 28, 2007] - Birthday Celebration Combines Opera and Charity.
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| COTS Staffer Wins United Way Award
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| [October 16, 2007] - The Demmy Award is given to a volunteer or member agency speaking
on behalf of the United Way. This year’s winner is Robyn Smith, Community Resources Coordinator for
the Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS).
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| COTS Initiates Infant Day Care for Homeless Children
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| [September 20, 2007] - Bright Beginnings Child Development Center - First of It’s Kind. COTS is the only homeless care facility in the state of Michigan that has certified infant day care.
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| CURTIS GRANDERSON TO LIGHT UP FIREWORKS
TIGER HOSTS COTS ROOFTOP BLAST
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| [May, 2007] - The Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) has
teamed up with Tiger’s Outfielder Curtis Granderson to make viewing the
spectacular International Freedom Festival fireworks display an unforgettable
experience.
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| Curtis Granderson To Unveil Likeness At COTS ImaginAide
Teen Artist Donates Portrait For Charity
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| [March 23, 2007] - Tiger Outfielder Curtis Granderson’s portrait for the upcoming
ImaginAide fundraiser supporting Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS).
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| Homeless Artist Draws Life Story
Coalition On Temporary Shelter to Auction Drawings at Fundraiser
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| [March 18, 2007] - Dennis Milliner arrived back in his hometown Detroit with
nothing...nothing but talent that is.
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| Coalition On Temporary Shelter hosts ImaginAide at new Boll Family YMCA “Lighting The Way Home”
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| [March 12, 2007] - Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) hosts
its annual ImaginAide fundraiser Saturday, April 28, 2007, at the new Boll Family
YMCA.
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| Detroit Restaurants Pitch In To Help Homeless.
COTS' “Soup City” Features 16 Local Eateries
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| [January 15, 2007] - Since its inception 8 years ago, COTS' Soup City fundraiser has
brought the eager participation of many area restaurateurs.
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| Greenstreet to Rock the Gem Theatre
As Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) “Soup City” Returns
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| [January 3, 2007] - The band will play cuts from their newly released
CD, “Lets Talk About Some Music”, for COTS “Soup City” fundraiser aiding Detroit’s
homeless..
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| Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) Awarded $1 Million Grant to Assist Homeless Families.
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| [Dec 14, 2006] - The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded a $1
Million grant to Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) for the new HomeGain project.
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| Coalition On Temporary Shelter and Detroit Lions’ Wives
Join Hands to Feed Homeless
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| [November 22, 2006] - (COTS) once again has joined forces with The Detroit Lions players and their wives to help feed
the homeless this Thanksgiving.
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| Coalition on Temporary Shelter Endorses Walk Against Homelessness
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| [November 13, 2006] - (COTS) has taken a grass roots approach to the “Walk Against Homelessness”, a part of “Homeless Awareness Week.”
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| Chesterfield Elementary School Launches “Halloween Costume Drive” for Homeless Kids at COTS
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| [October 10, 2006] - Costumes will be collected for homeless kids ranging in age from infants to teenagers so they can enjoy the experience of Halloween like most children do.
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| Coalition on Temporary Shelter names Development Coordinator
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| [October 9, 2006] - The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) has named Michelle M. Mirzoian to the newly created position of Development Coordinator.
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| COTS Celebrates Michigan Nonprofit Week
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| [September 18, 2006] - The Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) will celebrate Michigan Nonprofit Week by recognizing COTS's many achievements over
25 years of serving Detroit’s homeless.
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| “RAT PACK” SUPPORTS DETROIT’S HOMELESS
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| [Aug 10, 2006] - COTS is participating in a benefit by the Gem Theatre of Detroit, which will stage "The Rat Pack Is Back!" this September 13, 2006 at 8:00pm. Price of $100.00 includes a pre-show dinner reception at the Gem's Century Grille.
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| STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT:
Homeless shelter watches every energy nickel
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| [Aug 10, 2006] - Foundations providing grants to local non-profits usually like to know where their money is going. At Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS), Chief Executive Officer Cheryl P. Johnson has found
another way to make them feel comfortable….Energy Star.
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| COTS to Help Domestic Violence Victims Transition to a Better Life
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| [Aug 10, 2006] - Detroit’s Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) has taken on a new initiative in the
area of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence.
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| SILVER SUITS HER
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| [July 26, 2006] - The upcoming 25th anniversary of Detroit’s Coalition on Temporary Shelter is a
milestone for CEO Cheryl P. Johnson.
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| ANNIVERSARY LOGO HERALDS NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT COTS
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| [July 20, 2006] - Breaking Ground for Infant Care Center
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