Mission Statement and Core Values

The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) provides emergency shelter, services, and housing for people who are homeless or marginally housed in Vermont. COTS advocates for long-term solutions to end homelessness.

We believe:

• in the value and dignity of every human life.
• that housing is a fundamental human right.
• that emergency shelter is not the solution to homelessness

COTS is a member agency of the United Way of Chittenden County.

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