COTS VT

09/11/2026

Due to city-wide water testing The Daystation will operate 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday 9/14, and is CLOSED Wednesday 9/16.

We apologize for any inconveniences.

09/03/2026

We will be closed for Labor Day. All shelter spaces remain open.

09/02/2026

We still are low on these products. Can you help?

COTS is in need of hygiene items for our Daystation guests. The COTS Daystation is our single adult drop-in shelter! It is open every day from 9 am - 5 pm.

Top needs are: deodorant, conditioner, liquid body wash!

You can purchase new needed items online or drop them off to 95 North Avenue any time between Monday and Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.

Thank you for supporting our neighbors in need.

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09/02/2026

Heads up, our COTS October Winter Boot Drive will launch next month! If you would like to run a collection for NEW winter boots or funds for us to purchase exactly what we need, we’d love the support. We start accepting new winter boot donations October 1.
Winter boots are pivotal for those experiencing homelessness, and every pair makes a meaningful difference for someone.
Ideal boots are:
-Above the ankle
-Waterproof
-Insulated (the warmer the better)
-Men’s size: 8 - 12
-Women’s size: 7 - 10

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

We celebrate Tim’s amazing life and dedication to serving COTS guests for nearly four decades. The impact he had on people who found him in their lowest moments can not be measured. For countless people, Tim and the COTS Daystation provided a safe place to start over. The legacy of Tim’s work will continue to live on at COTS.

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08/20/2026

Due to floor renovations, the Daystation is closed August 24th - 30th. It will reopen the 31st.

For help finding resources during the closure, please call 2-1-1.

To learn more about the renovations visit us here: https://cotsonline.org/daystation-kitchen

08/19/2026

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/cots-seeks-150000-to-renovate-daystation-kitchen/

Every day at the COTS Daystation, the lunch we serve is about much more than a meal.

As the only provider of a free daily noontime meal in Chittenden County, the Daystation serves as a critical point of connection for neighbors experiencing homelessness. A shared meal often becomes the first step toward housing navigation, healthcare, recovery support, employment assistance, and ultimately, permanent housing.

Unfortunately, the need has never been greater. Over the past few years, the Daystation has experienced a 300% increase in daily utilization, with more individuals turning to COTS for food, connection, and support. This past year alone, we served 1,794 different individuals

To meet this growing demand, COTS is raising funds to renovate the Daystation kitchen and dining room at 95 North Avenue. These improvements will allow us to serve more guests safely and efficiently while creating a more welcoming, dignified environment for some of our community's most vulnerable residents.

Construction is already underway, yet we still need to raise $75,000 in order to complete the project.

Learn more and make a gift today at https://cotsonline.org/daystation-kitchen

COTS in Burlington has launched a campaign to renovate the Daystation’s kitchen and dining room.

08/17/2026

Our Daytime Lunch Program will receive $1 for every $2.50 reusable Hannaford Supermarkets Fight Hunger Bag sold during all of August at:

217 Dorset St, So. Burlington VT

08/17/2026