About BICS

Bethel Island Children’s Support was founded in 2014 and it received it’s 501c3 nonprofit status on April 15, 2015. Its goal is to support children in the Bethel lsland community with events and goods that will enrich their lives, promote positive self esteem, unite the community and instill a spirit of giving and volunteering. As a grass-roots, all-volunteer organization, Bethel lsland Children’s Support has no paid staff. All proceeds benefit the community, and all donations are tax deductible. The organization relies solely on donations, volunteer efforts and word-of-mouth promotion.

Our Mission Statement

To bring the Bethel Island community's children, grades 12 and under, together to assist with information on health, safety, education and to expand their awareness of community service.

In 2023
We gifted over 300 new coats, filled over 200 backpacks for school age children,
wrapped and gifted over 500 new toys  to families, awarded several new laptops to a high school seniors and awarded two college tuition scholarships and one supplies scholarship.

Our Current Projects

Annual Christmas Party

The first annual Bethel Island Children’s Christmas Party was held in 2006 at the Rusty Porthole restaurant & bar…

Bicycle Giveaway

Since our inception, BICS has been able to provide new bicycles and helmets to many of the children on Bethel Island…

Education

We’re excited to announce that starting in March, 2022 BICS will be awarding annual tuition scholarships…