Stories
Celebrating Robin Bentz: A Journey of Dedication, Leadership, and Achievement!
Congratulations to Robin Bentz on receiving a Personal Achievement Award! Robin has been an active member of Bell’s Oasis House program off and on since it started, and particularly engaged for the past two and a half years. She leads by example on her recovery journey and supports other members in theirs. In addition to […]
Celebrating Leadership and Compassion: Luce Aponte Receives the Ivan G. Hileman Award
Congratulations to Luce Aponte! Luce began her journey with Bell in 2001. Rising to the role of Residential Program Supervisor, she has become an exemplary leader. She dedicates much of her time to training and mentoring newer supervisors, demonstrating how to lead with compassion and excellence. Her advocacy for the individuals in the residential program […]
Yvette Engel Receives the Ivan G. Hileman Award!
Congratulations to Yvette Engel for being awarded the Ivan G. Hileman Award! Yvette has dedicated 18 years to Bell. From starting as a Resident Counselor to Program Coordinator of our Launch Program, she embodies Bell’s mission and values daily. Yvette always rises to the challenge of overseeing a complex program with many residents, staff, and […]
Fueling Hope: Emergency Meal Kits Thanks to Pepsi Grant
Thanks to a generous Pepsi grant, our Next Door Program has been able to provide emergency meal kits to participants in need. Each kit includes items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, with pet food available when needed. Whether someone is staying in a hotel or living outdoors, these kits offer food when it’s needed […]
A Path to Hope: Annelise Vuono’s Mural at Bell Family Shelter
When you enter the lobby at Bell Family Shelter, the first thing you see is Annelise Vuono’s gorgeous mural. The vibrant colors and serene scene brighten the space, inspiring hope and possibility. Annelise shared, “What Bell does is very near to my heart. I was delighted about creating a mural to transform the new shelter’s […]
Transforming Lives Together: Launch Program’s Incredible Teamwork
Bell’s Launch Program, part of our Mental Health Services, recently underwent a successful licensing review. Yvette Engel, the Program Coordinator, shared, “To prepare, we ensure that our homes are in excellent condition, the charts are in order, and our staff meet the required training hours.” Reflecting on the process, Yvette smiled, “This year went exceptionally […]
