Fiscally sponsored by Bristol Friends Meeting [a 501(c)(3) organization], Bucks County Interfaith Coalition for Refugee Resettlement (BCICRR) was founded in 2016 as an all-volunteer group working together to support two Syrian families. In February 2022 BCICRR welcomed a family of 6 Afghan refugees who are thriving in their new setting.

As of May 2022, all seven Syrians who came to us just over five years ago have achieved U.S. citizenship while our Afghan family is well on their way. This milestone gives them new security and the opportunity to travel, as well as the right to vote in U.S. elections. This achievement is a testimony to their diligence in learning English and acclimating to U.S. culture.  It is also an achievement for the many in the BCICRR community who have supported and cheered them along the way.

BCICRR is made up of Christians, Jews, Muslims, and others who have come together to provide friendship, practical assistance, and financial support for these families. Along the way we have become an extended family, supporting and learning from one another.