Now more than ever I know COTS needs my help.  

That's what I wrote last year and unfortunately I'm sure the situation has not improved for most folks in need.  More people who were able to take care of themselves and their families have suffered terrible setbacks this year. 

While my family may not have been able to see each other and celebrated Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays apart, we are all healthy and have each other to connect to.  We have warm homes to go to and lots of blessings we can share.   

As you may know  COTS is having a virtual walk this year again.  This is their largest fundraising effort of the year.  

I am so very proud of the people of St. Catherine's and my friends, far and near, who were so generous last year.  The St. Catherine's team raised over $7,100 and was one of the top fundraiser of the COTS walk. I hope you can help us again. 

The focus at COTS is on finding solutions to END homelessness — not simply creating shelters for people who are experiencing homelessness. Please help support me in this important project by contributing generously. More information about COTS and the COTS Walk is available at cotsonline.org.

Thanks to the Walk Sponsors, EVERY DOLLAR raised through the COTS Walk supports shelter and services for families and individuals in crisis.

There is so much more need, anxiety, and despair.  I hope you can contribute whatever you can to help.                 

 If you prefer to not donate online you can send a check made out to COTS to me at 

302 Longmeadow Drive, Shelburne, Vt 05482.

Many thanks for your consideration!

Mary