In early 2023, COF launched the quiet phase of a $3.2 million capital campaign to provide funds for the expansion and improvements of the Osage City, Burlington, and Ottawa client-centered spaces. This campaign has been designed to assist in the provision of the expanded programs and services, including, improved training for activities of daily living to instill a higher level of independence and create social-emotional growth, as well as workforce and employment training.

The Osage City building and Burlington facilities will house improved daily living and activity-based programs. The new Thriftopia will add thousands of additional square feet with new office space, improved and increased floor space for a better shopping experience, and generate new employment opportunities for an additional 7-10 individuals who are intellectually or developmentally disabled. In short, this expansion will:

Increase floor and administrative space to more than 19,000 square feet.
Add new workforce opportunities for people with disabilities.
Improve product visibility and access for our customers.
Attract more out-of-town visitors.
Contribute to communtiy beautification and pride.
Contribute more tax dollars to the local economy.

COFTS intends to begin construction on the new Thriftopia within the next 18-24 months. Our goal is to reach the halfway point in the campaign by the end of Summer 2024. This will allow us to leverage out-of-state funders and Challenge Grant opportunities to bring more dollars into our community. In just under a year, COF has raised $1.2 million! Please consider donating to the campaign and contribute to both the personal and professional growth of individuals who are intellectually or developmentally disabled.

COF Training Services, Inc.