<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bethel Island Children’s Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community organization supporting Bethel Island youth through educational resources, weekly tutoring, scholarships, and family events.]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:23:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[BICS have Earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to share a major milestone for our organization: Bethel Island Children’s Support has officially earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid! As the highest level of recognition offered by Candid, the Platinum Seal highlights our deep commitment to accountability, trustworthiness, and transparency. What This Means for Our Community and Donors When you choose to support …]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/bics-have-earned-the-2026-platinum-seal-of-transparency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fdd7745f9b05116164</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:53:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_b2222e01b5fd457ab597c1b0a2428f1b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student laptop recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations, Nataly and Hannah! We are excited to celebrate Nataly and Hannah, two outstanding local students who each received a brand-new laptop through our program!





We are excited to celebrate Nataly and Hannah, two outstanding local students who each received a brand-new laptop through our program!]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/student-laptop-recipients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a97511bdc7f71450b48db69</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:34:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_5f1458894bec4a7a9cef30944f1c8db4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethel Island Children’s Support (BICS) Program Offerings]]></title><description><![CDATA[We offer multiple programs for the educational, emotional, and physical well-being of our local youth. If you would like more information, please feel free to email us at info@bethelislandchildren.org]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/bethel-island-children-s-services-bics-program-offerings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fdd7745f9b05116162</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:36:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_a479f675d73c4d2080cc70fdc852f3b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Christmas Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Christmas party was a joyful and successful event, and we are incredibly thankful for everyone who helped make it happen. Through teamwork and generosity, we were able to serve over 340 local children and share the love and joy of the Christmas season with our community. Big thank you to Mark for capturing the moment for us. We were …]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/2025-christmas-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fdd7745f9b05116161</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:55:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_8ec974361e4d457b800b1291cea7ab28~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Support Shines at Island Charity Cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are excited to share that a recent Island Charity Cruise, held earlier this month, brought our community together to raise funds benefiting both Bethel Island Children’s Support (BICS) and Meals on Wheels. The event included a beautiful cruise, raffle drawings, and generous participation from local residents. According to The Press, community members turned out enthusiastically to support programs that …]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/community-support-shines-at-island-charity-cruise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fdd7745f9b05116163</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:05:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_ef1018356f334152bdaa670f34e27b61~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BICS Leadership Meets with Congressman DeSaulnier’s District Office to Share the Mission and Vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we had the pleasure of sharing the story behind our Non Profit with the office of Congressman Mark Desaulnier, Eleventh District, California. Gabriella, it was such a pleasure to get to know you ￼and we hope you left with overwhelming sense of community. We look forward to seeing you at our Christmas Party at Scout Hall. In the picture: …]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/bics-leadership-meets-with-congressman-desaulnier-s-district-office-to-share-the-mission-and-vision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fdd7745f9b0511615f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:46:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_f219b01b34844f19ba9711d29f81c2ad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5th Annual Jingle Jog &#38; Grog – December 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta Coves is hosting the 5th annual Jingle Jog &#38; Grog, and all registration proceeds will support Bethel Island Children’s Support. Community members are invited to walk or run a 5K or 10K route through Delta Coves, beginning at Island Camp. Festive attire is encouraged to keep the holiday spirit high. After the run, participants can gather at the picnic …]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/the-5th-annual-jingle-jog-grog-december-13</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fdd7745f9b05116166</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:43:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_1816f40969ec4a2990fae3d98cf68c16~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank You, San Joaquin Yacht Club!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bethel Island Children’s Support extends our heartfelt thanks to the San Joaquin Yacht Club for their incredible generosity and community spirit. Through the Second Annual Island Charity Cruise, held in memory of Dennis Pippin, the Yacht Club raised an amazing $20,360, with $10,180 donated directly to Bethel Island Children’s Support. This gift will help us continue providing free enrichment and …]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/thank-you-san-joaquin-yacht-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fdd7745f9b0511615e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:53:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_165174c3018c4fbc81a3f61e15c67835~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Youth Programs Coming to Bethel Island — Funded by Measure X.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bethel Island, CA — Bethel Island Children’s Support is thrilled to announce the start of free recreational programs for local youth, made possible through Measure X funding. Beginning November 1st, children and teens can take part in a variety of recreational programs —such as a locally provided PE program, out of town recreation reimbursement, swimming lessons/lifeguard training reimbursement, and a …]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/free-youth-programs-coming-to-bethel-island-funded-by-measure-x</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fdd7745f9b05116165</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:47:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_5ca0438f7aba4219bc5b6275a942ae12~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_874,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Measure X Parks &#38; Recreation Funds Rolling Out to District 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[On October 15, Supervisor Diane Burgis distributed Measure X Park and Recreation Funds to support programs in District 3’s unincorporated communities — Bethel Island, Byron, Discovery Bay, and Knightsen — in partnership with Contra Costa County Public Works. These areas, which lack their own city governments, rely on the county for services. Burgis and her team visited organizations selected for …]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/measure-x-parks-recreation-funds-rolling-out-to-district-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fdd7745f9b0511615d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:44:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_c0193213de43401caa11c59e82d8ac5a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_423,h_204,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The beginning of recreation funding for Bethel Island youths]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce the beginning of recreation funding for Bethel Island youths. Working with the County and Measure X funding, we are implementing a set of recreational programs for Bethel Island. Those programs include;]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/the-beginning-of-recreation-funding-for-bethel-island-youths</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331ff4f7694ed1eda9f44</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:53:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_8f36b6a1a2a344a69fc214531729a189~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_874,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Back-to-School Supplies Distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 backpacks filled with grade-level supplies—helping them walk into the new school year prepared and confident. Oakley Unified School District Newsletter An article from The Press]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/annual-back-to-school-supplies-distribution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331ff4f7694ed1eda9f42</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:39:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_284c885b854244b198a0491a478cd420~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_780,h_437,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank You, Supervisor Diane Burgis, for Supporting Our Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 role in enriching young lives throughout the community.]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/thank-you-supervisor-diane-burgis-for-supporting-our-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331ff4f7694ed1eda9f43</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:40:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_486c0773a14242b2a6df3644ee620622~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you to Sydney Paige Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 from corporations, foundations, and individual donors, Sydney Paige works with schools and community-based nonprofits nationwide to arrange local giveaways of high-quality, kid-approved backpacks, full sets of grade-appropriate school supplies, brand-new …]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/thank-you-to-sydney-paige-foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331ff4f7694ed1eda9f41</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:45:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_679920150648473ebea25190b4e26fac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BICS Received Antioch Promise of Youth Grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/bics-received-antioch-promise-of-youth-grant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331ff4f7694ed1eda9f3d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:17:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_a38123855b9a456a9d68f4169e4ea0b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Christmas Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/2024-christmas-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331ff4f7694ed1eda9f3e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:04:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_2c8a7f10c3cd4cea8fd091b947a71bbb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_780,h_437,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fe4f7694ed1eda9f3b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:09:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_016550e62bf640ccb86726f989c7d830~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_780,h_437,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Joaquin Charity Cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 ticket, attendees were invited on personal watercraft’s and treated to hors d’oeuvres and champagne along with beautiful views of the Delta. Bethel Island Children Support had the honor of being …]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/san-joaquin-charity-cruise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331ff4f7694ed1eda9f40</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:19:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 Christmas Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2023 we had 318 children attend our annual holiday party…]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/2023-christmas-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331fe4f7694ed1eda9f3c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:19:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d9e0_67cc6ea61d31486e841ebcbe8afbbe8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BICS Nominated for Non Profit of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 three non-profits and three of our board members were there to cheer us on. We are very proud of this recognition and support from another Delta community.]]></description><link>https://www.bethelislandchildren.org/post/bics-nominated-for-non-profit-of-the-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9331ff4f7694ed1eda9f3f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:11:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>finance5026</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>