Bucks County Opportunity Council, Inc.

BCOC has created 5 Vision Benchmarks:
1. Decrease individuals and families living in poverty by 10%.
2. Eliminate hunger in Bucks County.
3. Eliminate homelessness in Bucks County.
4. Grow and diversify funding sources to be 50% privately funded.
5. Recognition as the lead social services agency in Bucks County.

Our 5 strategic priorities are:
1. Create a coalition of multiple sectors who seek to reduce poverty in the region.
2. Acknowledge milestone achievements on the path to economic stability.
3. Expand and grow the economic self-sufficiency program.
4. Grow, diversify and solidify funding sources.
5. Leverage the success of the ES model for greater recognition.

BCOC is well positioned to achieve these goals. As the lead anti-poverty organization for Bucks County with a strong board of Directors and a visionary CEO, we are engaged, involved, and leading the charge to reduce poverty in Bucks County. We have client services sites in all parts of the county and leadership in engaged and involved in tackling issues throughout the service area.
BCOC has a staff of 37, with approximately 700 volunteers. Together we tackle the most difficult issues facing people with low income - homelessness, education, employment, hunger, and living wage income.

Over the past 4 years, here are some accomplishments/highlights:
1. Achieved a balanced budget
2. Developed a mobile food market with 5 partners to reach individuals with limited access to fresh produce.
3. Acquired, renovated, and opened a community resource center for low income households.
4. Increased private revenue by 25%
5. Partnered with educational institutions to provide quality career paths for low income students.