BCICRR
Bucks County Interfaith Coalition for Refugee Resettlement
Simple Joys
Masooma, Ali, Nilofar and their families continue to adjust to life in Bucks County. As they shared themselves at the event there are many parts of this transition that are extremely difficult - but there are also bright spots and simple joys. We’d like to share some of those good moments from the last month.
Congratulations to Masooma who passed her driver’s license exam recently. This is a huge testament to her hard work and determination. Thank you to the members of our community, especially Julie, Ann and Mercy who worked with Masooma on her driving and helped get her to this point. What an accomplishment for everyone. Congratulations to all!
Small moments of joy: Nilofar’s children Asra and Ashkan enjoying some challah bread that they made with BCICRR’s Betsy Stern. It is in these small moments that we create a sense of normalcy, have fun, and truly help the families feel at home here in Bucks County.
Faith Reflection
Ever mindful from Steven Charleston
“Please, God, keep me ever mindful. Do not let me see the beauty of a sunset without thinking of how precious this Earth is to me and how I must care for her in all that I do. Do not let me pass by a person who seems homeless without renewing my resolve to turn my compassion towards acts of justice. Do not let me walk into my own home without giving thanks for the gift of friends and family. Do not let me come to my place of worship without understanding that it would not exist without my help and stewardship. In all things, dear God, keep me ever mindful.”
Our interfaith community grounds our work in the teachings of our diverse traditions. Each meeting of BCICRR begins with a reading or reflection from a member of the community. We share one of them here.
WHO WE ARE
Bucks County Interfaith Coalition for Refugee Resettlement (BCICRR) was founded in 2016 as an all-volunteer group working together to support two Syrian families.
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In 2022, the organization began sponsoring an Afghan family of six as they resettled in Bucks County. Another Afghan family arrived in March 2025. The BCICRR coalition 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.
