"BCOC is an organization designed to meet low-income residents of Bucks County right where they are. While a great number of organizations exist to help people, BCOC is the only one I know of that addresses housing, weatherization, food distribution, emergency services, transportation, disaster relief support, tax preparation, etc.

BCOC then does them one better by taking on the root causes of poverty. It does this through its Economic Self Sufficiency Program which educates, coaches and trains participants in life skills such as planning, budgeting, etc. This unique and life altering approach is hands on and highly labor intensive and as a result requires a big investment in resources. I use the word investment because that is what it is- an investment in human potential.

For every dollar BCOC spends it saves $4.60 in government subsidies. More important than the monetary savings though, is the saving of lives both figuratively and in some cases literally. 

This is why my wife and I donate to both the general BCOC funds and the Economic Self Sufficiency Foundation.

BCOC provides not only resources and opportunity but perhaps most importantly HOPE.

We give and I hope you will join us by giving as well."

- Charlie Q, BCOC Supporter

Josh*, Kristen*, and their one-year-old were just some of the over 60 residents that were evacuated from the Bush House Hotel in Quakertown on November 12th. 

They moved here a few years ago. They both work full time while taking care of their young daughter. They were distraught after losing their housing, trying to find options seemed impossible for them. They didn’t have family or many friends in this area to go to for help. 

The BCOC Housing Location team started working with Josh and Kristen to connect them to resources to be able to find housing. One landlord we work with had an apartment available, but the costs were too much for the young family to take on. A few days later, the Housing Locator receives a call from the landlord again. He couldn’t stop thinking about this young family, so he made the generous decision to reduce the rent- making the available space rentable for Josh and Kristen.

Now Josh, Kristen and their one-year-old daughter have a place to celebrate the holidays and where their young family can continue to thrive.

BCOC really does stand by our slogan "connecting people with resources to thrive."

* Names have been changed for confidentiality.

The needs of many of our neighbors are basic- food, warm clothing, shelter and transportation. Give-A-Christmas helps the most vulnerable in our community who have the greatest needs.

We are trying to raise $160,000 for our neighbors in need. Help us reach our goal by donating below!

The Bucks County Opportunity Council and Fred Beans are partnering for the "Fred Beans 50,000 Meals Challenge.” Fred Beans will donate $50,000 through December 2021, divided among organizations that fight hunger in the communities where the company operates. The company has challenged those with the ability to give to join the effort to provide 50,000 meals by the end of the year.



You can donate here to join the "Fred Beans 50,000 Meals Challenge” and provide meals for your Bucks County neighbors in need. Help us support the growing need for hunger relief in our community.

Please enjoy BCOC's 2020-2021 highlights from our partners, program participants, and volunteers. Watch the video below!

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