Community Connections

September 2025

1st Edition

Back-to-School at our Bristol Office

You made this happen! All of your generosity and good-will is sending our clients' children into the new school year well-equipped and full of hope! Thank you for the gift cards, backpacks, school supplies, and personal touches...we are so excited for these amazing kids. They are definitely on the path to success!


We'd also like to thank the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund for their generous $7,000 matching gift!

A Full Circle Moment!

Chris, a former Economic Self-Sufficiency client, joined his coach Blanca at our Middletown Grange Fair table. We were thrilled to have him, and he proved to be an excellent ambassador for BCOC. Thank you, Chris!

Thank you to National Charity League (NCL) and

Charles River Labs for all of your help at the Grange Fair...we could not have done it without you!

September is Hunger Action Month

Feeding America reminds us, "It takes many hands—including yours—to ensure every person facing hunger gets the food they need. Wherever you are, you can do your part this Hunger Action Month."


Here is a way to make a difference:

Contact Rachel Billard at rbillard@bcoc.org/267-379-3215 for more information.


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We are thrilled to be featured by the Bucks County Women's Journal in their August/September issue. Click on the link below to check it out and pick up an issue for free at locations throughout Bucks County!

Hope of the Harvest Fun!

The team from Poretta and Orr had a fantastic morning at DelVal University harvesting all kinds of produce. This produce was then distributed at one of our Fresh Connect farmers market style pantries...within days. This is how you, our community, help us put nutritious food on every table! Does your team want to get involved?


Volunteer here or reach out to Danielle Bush at dbush@bcoc.org/215-45-8175 x209.

BCOC All Around...

Radio Waves

Starting on Thursday, September 11th, and continuing on the second Thursday of every month, catch up with BCOC and Chris Ermer during UpWords on WBCB 1490 AM radio in the 1:00 hour.

Learn about different programs, events, and opportunities. Set your dial and give us a listen!

Wheels2Work


This beauty, donated by Gene Epstein, is ready to help improve a life. Our Wheels cars are given to BCOC clients who have met a set of benchmarks and are ready to take on the responsibility and costs associated with owning a car. If you are thinking about trading in or selling a car, think of BCOC and chat with us about the benefits of donating that car instead.


Please reach out to Danielle Bush at dbush@bcoc.org/215-345-8175 x209 to learn more.

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