2007-2008

We Meet Basic Needs

With 262 beds available each night in 07-08, COTS sheltered 959 unduplicated individuals, including 258 homeless children.

The COTS Petaluma Kitchen distributed 12,757 food crates to hungry seniors and families – over 500,000 pounds of food – and served 102,506 meals.

We Rebuild Shattered Lives

Family Center

89% of adults tested drug and alcohol free for the duration of their stay.

96% of parents used more positive guidance and discipline with their children.

Mary Isaak Center

In our most recent facility-wide random test, 98% of participants tested drug and alcohol free.

78% of emergency shelter participants tested drug and alcohol free for the duration of their stay.

95% of transitional housing participants tested drug and alcohol free for the duration of their stay.


We Get People Housed

Family Center

88% of adults acquired/maintained employment or other income.

78% of families moved into transitional or permanent housing.

Mary Isaak Center Emergency Shelter

37% of adults moved into transitional or permanent housing.

77% of adults acquired/maintained employment or other income.

83% of participants received healthcare benefits, reducing unnecessary trips to hospital emergency rooms.

24% of participants furthered their education (attended trade school, acquired their GED, etc).

Mary Isaak Center Transitional Housing

83% of participants moved into permanent housing.

100% of employed participants retained employment.