
Help is Our Goal
What we do
Empower
We provide educational resources and programs to empower members of the Bhutanese community in Central Ohio.
Advocate
We offer comprehensive support to community members, assisting them in accessing the funding, tools, training, and support necessary for their growth and development.
Integrate
Our efforts focus on developing infrastructure and programs that celebrate and preserve Bhutanese heritage while promoting integration with the larger community.
Programs
BRIDGE
BRIDGE focuses on the educational and mental health needs of Asian refugee students.
Rental Assistance
ERA supports Franklin County residents in crisis.
Elevate!
Elevate! provides operational support for health outreach and chronic disease prevention.
Food & Agriculture
Programs engage refugees in garden and farm projects.
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June 3, 2025
Afterschool Program Wraps Up
Our first year of running an afterschool program ended with the end of the school year. We...
February 20, 2025
Celebrating 10 Years of Service!
Join us in honoring a Decade of Excellence at the Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio (BCCO)!...
December 2, 2024
Afterschool Program Underway
Our Middle School Afterschool Program began in September, with funding from the City of...
December 2, 2024
BCCO Welcomes New Garden & Farm Coordinator
Give a warm welcome to BCCO’s newest staff, Kamal Adhikari. Kamal will be coordinating...
October 29, 2024
Thank You For a Wonderful Unity in Light!
Thank you! Thank you! We are so grateful for each and every one of you who supported Unity in...
October 1, 2024
Annual Report Looks Back at 2023
BCCO has published its 2023 Annual Report. The report details accomplishments made throughout...
September 26, 2024
Big Table Tackles Suicide, Addiction and Resource Mobilization
We extend our appreciation to our community members for attending The Big Table with BCCO....
August 30, 2024
Unity in Light Fundraiser
Save the date and buy your tickets now! The Unity in Light Dashain-Tihar Fundraiser is being...
August 30, 2024
Teachers Sought for New Afterschool Program
BCCO is launching its first afterschool program. The program will serve middle school students...
August 30, 2024
Summer Youth Employment Program Concludes
This summer, high school students from Licking County had the opportunity to participate in...
August 12, 2024
ED Attends White House Mental Health Summit
Executive Director Sudarshan Pyakurel represented the Bhutanese community at a White House...