Boomerang Nominations open in January!
What goes around, comes around!
BC Cares continues its long tradition of recognizing students in our community with the Boomerang Youth Recognition Awards and Scholarships. This program is based on The Search Institute's 40 developmental assets: researched based key indicators for educational success. Nominations can be submitted by coaches, parents, school staff, community members, friends, mentors, neighbors, etc.
It's a simple form where the nominator is prompted to describe in 200 words or less why the K-12 student they are nominating should be honored for their: 'Integrity', 'Cultural Competence,' 'Personal Power,' 'Reading for Pleasure,' 'Bonding to School,' or 'Learning Engagement.'
Winners and honorees are acknowledged for their achievement and provided citations from PA representatives. BC Cares also provides letters of recommendation to any Boomerang nominees, past, present and future.
Additionally, any Boomerang nominee is eligible for The Boomerang Scholarship Program when they come of age and are pursuing a continuation of their educational goals.
For more information on this program, direct inquiries to acrowell@bc-cares.org
Congratulations to our Boomerang Award Honorees and Scholarship Recipients for the 2024-25 school year
Winners of the Youth Recognition Award:
Ava B. for Service to Others
Anthony W. for Planning & Decision Making
Lucas D. for CreativeActivities
Nikita W. for Service to Others
Meredith S. for Sense of Purpose
Charlotte C. for Service to Others
Taylor C. for Service to Others
Matthew E. for Service to Others
Brooklyn B. for Service to Others
McKenna T. for Creative Activities
Oliver F. for Peaceful Conflict Resolution
Zach W. for Planning & Decision Making
Cailey C. for Service to Others
Brenna T. for Creative Activities
Maeve H. for Service to Others
Colin G. for Peaceful Conflict Resolution
Dylan S. for Planning & Decision Making
Scholarship Recipients:
Beau B, CBSD
Gianna L, BC Technical HS
Zach W, CRSD
Anthony W, CBSD
Jaymz L, CBSD
See highlights from last year's Ceremony below!
Volunteer Teens
Our Volunteer Teens are made up of incredible young people that are working on accumulating Volunteer Hours and developing Leadership Skills as they prepare for life.
Innovative Learning Grants
Elevating the possibilities for Bucks County Teachers & Staff
Innovative Learning Grants have been an important part of our efforts over the years. We will be considering the next set of submissions for the 25-26 school year at our November Board of Directors meeting. Please submit LOI to acrowell@bc-cares.org by November 5, 2025. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Must be a current teacher or support staff for a school in Bucks County, PA
- LOI should provide concise objectives for the grant proposed with budget details
- LOI must include written permission from appropriate building administrator to be approved
- Grant proposal should be aligned with the Core Values and Pillars of BC Cares: https://bc-cares.org/who-we-are
After submitting an LOI, It is reviewed by the BC Cares Board of Directors. Grant recipients are notified of a decision by the 20th of the month directly following their submission.
If you are interested in sponsoring Innovative Learning Grants, email Ashley at acrowell@bc-cares.org
Pumpkinfest
October 25-26, 2025
Pumpkinfest is a fantastic community event that features a pumpkin carving contest, music, food vendors, art vendors, and more! Join us this year, click the button below to learn more!
2025 Scholarships provided in part by Univest Financial
Buck County Cares Youth Council
A leadership development program
BC Cares is excited to implement a program for the 24-25 school year that will provide an opportunity for high schoolers to learn how to sit on a Board of Directors and become a community organizer. They will facilitate events, and be given the opportunity to create for themselves the goals and outcomes they wish to achieve together.
Currently, the council is planning a fundraising event to benefit Kisses for Kyle, a support foundation for childhood cancer. Learn more by clicking the button below!
BC Cares se complace en implementar un programa para el año escolar 24-25 que brindará una oportunidad para que los estudiantes de segundo, tercer y cuarto año de secundaria aprendan cómo convertirse en organizadores comunitarios. Facilitarán eventos y tendrán la oportunidad de crear por sí mismos las metas y resultados que desean lograr juntos.
Thanks to our Funders in 2024
