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Coalition On Temporary Shelter Announces “COTS COUTURE”
Mrs. Rod Marinelli To Chair New Fashion Event

Bloomfield Hills, MI, April 24, 2008– Barbara Marinelli, wife of Detroit Lions Coach, Rod Marinelli, has become the Event Chair of a fashion fundraiser benefiting The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS).

In the spirit of charity and community involvement, Barbara Marinelli will chair the “COTS Couture” Fundraiser featuring the clothing line of Etcetera.  “Even though we haven’t lived in the area very long, we became aware of the wonderful work COTS does in the City of Detroit.  Not only am I a Lions supporter but a Detroit supporter as well, so this is one cause I am happy to champion,” remarked Marinelli.

The fundraiser will be held in the Radisson Hotel ballroom, 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Thursday, May 15, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  “COTS Couture will include, hors d’oeuvres, informal modeling and a cash bar.

Tickets are $35.00 and can be purchased by calling Robyn Smith 313-576-0223.  Please rsvp by Saturday, May 10.

COTS exists to alleviate homelessness by providing an array of services that enable people to achieve self-sufficiency and obtain quality affordable housing.  COTS also exists to advocate for long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness.  Please visit www.cotsdetroit.org.