The Committee on Temporary Shelter

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Deal Chicken 5K Run for COTS

Are you hoping to fundraise for COTS through the June 30th Deal Chicken 5K Run? Then you're in the right place! Set up you fundraising page here!

Please Note: The registration fees for this event ($35 for adults and $25 for youth 14 and under) DO NOT go to COTS.

If you would like to participate in the Deal Chicken 5K AND support COTS, you can create a FirstGiving fundraising page now!

Date: Sunday, June 30, 2013
Kids 1 Mile Run @ 8:30AM
5K Run/Walk @ 9:30AM

Race Course:
The course begins in Dorset Park and goes along the paved bike path, encompassing the Vermont National Country Club. One water stop will be provided along the course and another at the finish line. There will be course monitors and signage to help guide you through the course. You are still responsible for your own safety! Both the start and finish of the race are on inside the Dorset Street Park. Learn more here. 

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COTS Walk

If you haven't already registered for the COTS Walk 2013: 

  • If you've registered as an individual, click the "Start Fundraising" button, select the event and click "Fundraise" to set up your account. Click "next" to skip over the team name and start personalizing your page.
  •  If you're part of a team or you want to create a new team, you must register as an individual first (you can only join or create a team after you register as an individual). Click the "Start Fundraising" button, select the event and click "Fundraise."  Set up your account and then select your team name or create your team if its not listed. NOTE: Before setting up a new team, check the list of existing teams to make sure your team has not been created. 

 

How do I set up my online fundraising site?

  1. It’s easy! After you have registered online at www.cotsonline.org, visit COTS' FirstGiving page (you're already here) and read the instructions.
  2. Click “Register,” then select the number of participants.
  3. You’ll need to provide your email address and create a password the first time. If you are registering as part of a team, click “Join a Team.” If you don’t see your team, then you are the first one to join and you can create your team name.
  4. Now the fun part starts! Upload photos and personalize your page however you’d like. Upload your email address book or reach out to your friends on Facebook, Twitter and more.
  5. Now you are up and running! Post your link on Facebook and Twitter and send out your emails. Questions? Need help? Give us a call at (802) 864-7402.

 

Here are a few tips to help you make your page shine!

  • Be sure to personalize the title of your fundraising page with your name so your friends can find you.
  • Customize the text and the photo on your page to express your purpose. Adding your photo and personal tidbits helps your page stand out from the crowd.
  • Tell why you're participating in the 2013 COTS Walk-- why it's important to YOU.
  • Use the online tools to send emails to your friends, family and co-workers, post your page on Facebook, and more!
  • Add tags to your page -- especially "COTS" and "homeless"

 

Learn more on our website.

Check out these helpful Walker Handouts to come up with your fundraising strategy!

 

DONATIONS: Checks may be made payable to the Committee on Temporary Shelter or COTS and mailed to PO Box 1616, Burlington, VT 05402.  Credit card payments may be made over the phone by calling 802-864-7402.

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 I T ' S   A   F A C T : Last year, COTS provided emergency shelter to 117 families (154 adults and 182 children).  Staff also provided outreach and support to 235 single, homeless adults and 191 families.  And, 583 households received prevention assistance in the form of grants or security deposit loans/grants.