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Over the last 40 years, COTS has helped hundreds of families build better lives and break the cycle of generational poverty. Through our innovative theory of change, Passport to Self-Sufficiency™, we have helped families address areas of opportunity and given them the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive now and for generations to come.
None of this would be possible without the generous contributions that have helped our families build better futures for themselves. Your partnership is essential to ensure that families at COTS have access to the support and resources available to them as we continue to CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED
Your gifts support families in reaching their housing, economic, health, education, and career goals as they strive to overcome homelessness and break the cycle of poverty for themselves, their next generation, and beyond. Your gift help to provide:
Basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing, diapers, and so much more. Supportive services such as case management, mobility coaching, and mentorship. Opportunities and experiences that serve to build social capital. Resources to support overall family stability. Your partnership helps families to solve problems and overcome barriers that have impacted their stability and well-being.
Your gifts Create Opportunities To Succeed!
By Mail:
COTS Administrative Office
Attn: Fund Development Department
26 Peterboro | Suite 100
Detroit, MI 48201
By Phone:
Contact Andrea Thomas
313-576-0226
Legacy Gifts:
Create a legacy gift in your estate plan that supports families in their journey to overcome homelessness and break the cycle of poverty. To help you get started on your plans and legacy, we have partnered with FreeWill. This free, accessible online tool guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will and making a gift to us in 20 minutes or less. Build your legacy today.
Beneficiary Designations:
Did you know?
Having a valid will in place isn’t enough.
Assets you pass on outside of your will are called non-probate assets. They include lRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, life insurance policies, and certain bank and brokerage accounts.
If beneficiaries are properly set for these non-probate assets(opens in new window), ownership can transfer faster than your assets that must go through probate
Thanks to FreeWill, you can easily plan beneficiaries for your non-probate assets in one place. Plan my beneficiaries
Report a gift in your will or trust:
If you’ve left a gift to COTS in your estate plan, you can use the tool below to let us know!
It can often be difficult to plan and make sure that your gifts are used in line with your wishes if they are left unknown. But more importantly, we want to say thank you for considering our work as a part of your legacy.
We know that life circumstances can change and you may need to alter or reconsider your gift in the future. That’s all right — reporting your gift today does not obligate you now nor in the future. Report my gift
Stock Gifts:
Many donors prefer to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds because it can have a large impact on our mission, while maximizing potential tax benefits by avoiding paying tax on capital gains.
If you would like to transfer your appreciated stocks online, you can use our online tool to walk you through the process in 10 minutes or less.
Stock Gifts:
Many donors prefer to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds because it can have a large impact on our mission, while maximizing potential tax benefits by avoiding paying tax on capital gains.
IRA Giving:
Supporters 70.5 or older with a traditional IRA are eligible to make a tax-free donation to COTS directly from their IRAs. These gifts are tax-free, regardless of whether or not you itemize deductions on your tax return. We’ve partnered with a free online tool to make your tax-free donation online, print out the forms you need to complete the gift offline, or learn more about the benefits of giving from your IRA. Learn more about IRA donations, and make your contribution today!
Planned Giving, Workplace Giving, Stocks, or Donor Advised Funds:
For additional information about giving options, contact
Aisha J. Morrell-Ferguson, COTS Chief Development Officer
at amorrell@cotsdetroit.org or 313-576-0206.
Everyday Ways to Help Families Succeed:
Whether it’s running errands or working out, support families simply by completing your everyday tasks.
- Amazon: When you shop at Amazon Smile and designate Coalition On Temporary Shelter as your charity, 0.5% of the purchase price of every eligible item you buy will be donated to support the families we serve.
- Kroger: When you sign up for Kroger’s Community Rewards (via Kroger.com), you’ll earn rewards for COTS every time you shop. (COTS NPO Number: DN349)
- Facebook: Want to do some good while you’re checking your social media accounts? Create a fundraiser for COTS on Facebook and share it with your friends.
- *COMING SOON – EBay for Charity Decluttering? If you choose to sell your old – or new – items on ebay for Charity you can select COTS as the beneficiar
Many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their employees, and some companies even match spouses and retirees contributions.
For more information on Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant click a link
Over the last 40 years, COTS has helped hundreds of families build better lives and break the cycle of generational poverty. Through our innovative theory of change, Passport to Self-Sufficiency™, we have helped families address areas of opportunity and given them the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive now and for generations to come.
None of this would be possible without the generous contributions that have helped our families build better futures for themselves. Your partnership is essential to ensure that families at COTS have access to the support and resources available to them as we continue to CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED
Your gifts support families in reaching their housing, economic, health, education, and career goals as they strive to overcome homelessness and break the cycle of poverty for themselves, their next generation, and beyond. Your gift help to provide:
Basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing, diapers, and so much more. Supportive services such as case management, mobility coaching, and mentorship. Opportunities and experiences that serve to build social capital. Resources to support overall family stability. Your partnership helps families to solve problems and overcome barriers that have impacted their stability and well-being.
Your gifts Create Opportunities To Succeed!
By Mail:
COTS Administrative Office
Attn: Fund Development Department
26 Peterboro | Suite 100
Detroit, MI 48201
By Phone:
Contact Andrea Thomas
313-576-0226
Legacy Gifts:
Create a legacy gift in your estate plan that supports families in their journey to overcome homelessness and break the cycle of poverty. To help you get started on your plans and legacy, we have partnered with FreeWill. This free, accessible online tool guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will and making a gift to us in 20 minutes or less. Build your legacy today.
Report a gift in your will or trust:
If you’ve left a gift to COTS in your estate plan, you can use the tool below to let us know!
It can often be difficult to plan and make sure that your gifts are used in line with your wishes if they are left unknown. But more importantly, we want to say thank you for considering our work as a part of your legacy.
We know that life circumstances can change and you may need to alter or reconsider your gift in the future. That’s all right — reporting your gift today does not obligate you now nor in the future.
Beneficiary Designations:
Did you know?
Having a valid will in place isn’t enough.
Assets you pass on outside of your will are called non-probate assets. They include lRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, life insurance policies, and certain bank and brokerage accounts.
If beneficiaries are properly set for these non-probate assets(opens in new window), ownership can transfer faster than your assets that must go through probate
Thanks to FreeWill, you can easily plan beneficiaries for your non-probate assets in one place.
Stock Gifts:
Many donors prefer to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds because it can have a large impact on our mission, while maximizing potential tax benefits by avoiding paying tax on capital gains.
If you would like to transfer your appreciated stocks online, you can use our online tool to walk you through the process in 10 minutes or less.
Stock Gifts:
Many donors prefer to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds because it can have a large impact on our mission, while maximizing potential tax benefits by avoiding paying tax on capital gains.
IRA Giving:
Supporters 70.5 or older with a traditional IRA are eligible to make a tax-free donation to COTS directly from their IRAs. These gifts are tax-free, regardless of whether or not you itemize deductions on your tax return. We’ve partnered with a free online tool to make your tax-free donation online, print out the forms you need to complete the gift offline, or learn more about the benefits of giving from your IRA. Learn more about IRA donations, and make your contribution today!
Planned Giving, Workplace Giving, Stocks, or Donor Advised Funds:
For additional information about giving options, contact
Aisha J. Morrell-Ferguson, COTS Chief Development Officer
at amorrell@cotsdetroit.org or 313-576-0206.
Everyday Ways to Help Families Succeed:
Whether it’s running errands or working out, support families simply by completing your everyday tasks.
- Amazon: When you shop at Amazon Smile and designate Coalition On Temporary Shelter as your charity, 0.5% of the purchase price of every eligible item you buy will be donated to support the families we serve.
- Kroger: When you sign up for Kroger’s Community Rewards (via Kroger.com), you’ll earn rewards for COTS every time you shop. (COTS NPO Number: DN349)
- Facebook: Want to do some good while you’re checking your social media accounts? Create a fundraiser for COTS on Facebook and share it with your friends.
- *COMING SOON – EBay for Charity Decluttering? If you choose to sell your old – or new – items on ebay for Charity you can select COTS as the beneficiar
Many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their employees, and some companies even match spouses and retirees contributions.
For more information on Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant click a link
