Updates, stories, and community milestones.

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!

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 …

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 …

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;

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

Since our inception, BICS has been able to provide new bicycles and helmets to many of the children on Bethel Island through an anonymous donation. During 2020, with the Covid pandemic and fewer incoming donations we had to unfortunately suspend the bicycle drive. However, in 2021, BICS was able to restart this program and provide new bicycles and helmets to many …

It is this organization’s hope through our annual Tuition Assistance Scholarship, Laptop Program, Tutoring and backpack giveaway that we can reduce the financial burdens of underserved families in the community and motivate residents to invest in pursing education for the betterment of themselves and the community.