On August 8, 2025, we hosted our annual Back-to-School Supplies Distribution at Bethel Island Community Park. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, nearly 190 local students picked up brand-new…
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Thank You, Supervisor Diane Burgis, for Supporting Our Community
As we grow, we are deeply thankful for the continued support from Supervisor Diane Burgis and the Office of Contra Costa County Supervisor District 3. Their partnership plays a vital…
Thank you to Sydney Paige Foundation
We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with the Sydney Paige Foundation, a generous 501(c)(3) organization that supports our work through online donation drives in collaboration with corporate sponsors. With underwriting…
BICS Received Antioch Promise of Youth Grant
We couldn’t be happier to be chosen to receive an Antioch Promise of Youth Grant. Our partnership with the Antioch Community Foundation will allow us to increase our Study Hall hours to provide individualized math tutoring and a study hall timeframe for grades 9-12. It will also allow us to provide one additional scholarship or laptop this year.
2024 Christmas Party
Our 2024 annual holiday party was an amazing success with over 300 youth in attendance, along with representatives from the local sheriff, school and fire department.
Safety
In 2024, we took our safety campaign to a new level. We had a sign created by dedicated volunteers and distributed to most waterfront homes on the island to put up on their docks and ramps. Additionally, we installed a life jacket loaner station. The station offers free loaner jackets in various sizes to the community.
San Joaquin Charity Cruise
On September 21, 2024 some local businesses and community members gathered at the San Joaquin Yacht Club to attend their first annual Island Charity Cruise. With the purchase of a…
2023 Christmas Party
In 2023 we had 318 children attend our annual holiday party…
BICS Nominated for Non Profit of the Year
BICS was nominated for the non-profit of the year by Discovery Bay and was present at the awards Gala January 28, 2023. We made the short list of the top…
Christmas Party 2022
Our annual holiday party was held on December 15, 2022 at Scout Hall and we had a record number of children attend the event. Over 270 youth received new coats…