We celebrated

Volunteer Appreciation Day!

Thank you all...

we couldn't do it without you!

Congratulations 2025

Economic Self-Sufficiency Graduates!

Here is one of their stories...

Victoria first reached out to BCOC for emergency services while struggling with unstable housing. She was working as a waitress and not making ends meet. A former ES graduate and friend encouraged her to join the program, setting her on a new path.

Two years ago, Victoria started an electrical apprenticeship with the Union, working toward a journeyman’s license. Despite facing layoffs, low wages, and a car accident that temporarily set her back, she remained determined, seeking new opportunities. Along the way, she received some support from BCOC for transportation, rent, utilities, and gas. With each new job, she increased her income, climbing her way out of poverty.

Today, Victoria has secured her dream job as a SPO Technician at Merck, earning a strong salary with a pension, annuity, retirement benefits, and health insurance. Her perseverance has transformed her life, providing stability and security for herself and her children.

Thank you to our ES Graduation Sponsors!!!

May is Community Action Awareness Month

The BCOC Quakertown office is proud to be a part of Community Action!!!

Two More Wheelz2Work Cars Find Homes!

After hearing about the Wheelz2Work Program at a BCOC information event at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, donors located and purchased this fabulous van to help remove the barrier to self-sufficiency that a lack of transportation can present. Our client, Jazmine, was thrilled to pick up her new wheels, and as the mother of four kids, she's sure that this is a perfect match!

Denise (pictured on right) is all smiles with her ES Coach Danielle! She is thrilled to be a Wheelz2Work recipient and is looking forward to increased employment opportunities now that she has the ability to get to locations she couldn't access with public transportation. This is a giant step towards financial stability and a better life.

IRA Rollover Gifts-How and Why

Do you own an IRA or other qualified retirement plan? 

Are you looking for a tax-wise strategy to make gifts to support our mission? If so, consider making an IRA charitable rollover gift.

What Are the Tax Benefits of an IRA Rollover Gift?

An IRA rollover has several significant tax advantages. It allows you to give from pre-tax assets. If you do not itemize or are subject to charitable deduction limits, the IRA rollover still allows you to give while receiving tax benefits. An IRA rollover gift could also help you avoid income that could push you into a higher tax bracket. If you are 70½ or older, you can use your individual retirement account (IRA) to support our cause.

For more information, please reach out to Joe Cuozzo at jcuozzo@bcoc.org or 215-345-8175 x204

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