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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q - How big is the problem of homelessness in our area? A - In 2008, COTS served 160 individuals in need of temporary transitional housing - up from 122 serviced in 2006. In our men's program, we have operated with a waiting list continuously since June 2008. Our partners in housing are experiencing similar increases in demand. At printing (Sept. 2009), the Housing Partnership had a wait list of 120 for its transitional and affordable housing programs and Appleton Housing Authority had a wait list of 940 for its voucher rental assistance program. There simply is not enough affordable housing for the |
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Q - How is COTS different from other housing providers like the Emergency Shelter and Harbor House? A - The Emergency Shelter and Harbor House are crisis intervention shelters that provide short-term services at no cost to individuals. COTS can be a |
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Q - How are your programs funded?
A - Approximately 40% of our annual revenue is generated through the collection of resident program fees. The remaining 60% is secured through a combination of individual/corporate donations and competitive grant applications.
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