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Marcella: A Legacy of Faith and Dedication at Bell Family Shelter
Bell Family Shelter celebrates 40 years of empowering lives and helping families move from homelessness to independent living. For 34 years, Marcella has been more than a staff member at Bell Family Shelter—she has been its heart. What began in the early 1990s as a simple weekend shift quickly became her life’s mission: to walk […]
A Lifetime of Connection: Jean & Lisa’s Story
“I’ve met a lot of good folks since I’ve been at Bell,” Jean says. “That’s why I keep coming back—the people.” Jean has been part of our evening program within our Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services since graduating high school in 1978. For nearly five decades, Bell has been more than just a place to go for […]
Your Donations Can Do Extraordinary Things
The simple act of decluttering can become a powerful tool for helping families and individuals rebuild their lives. Next time you are sorting through clothes or household goods, consider donating them to CommunityAid and using Bell’s partner code #20015. Through this partnership, Bell receives a payment per pound in the form of gift cards. These […]
Finding Her Niche: Maryanne Kreuz’s Empowering Journey at Bell
“I really have found my niche in this job,” Maryanne happily says. As the Assistant Training Coordinator in Bell’s Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services, Maryanne has discovered a role that fits her perfectly. After years of working directly with individuals as both a Direct Support Professional and a supervisor, she now draws on that experience to train […]
Celebrating Angel: Four Years of Heart, Dedication, and Impact
Andriana Stevens had a strong inner drive that suggested there was something greater for her out there. This belief ultimately led her to Bell, where she now serves as the Incident Quality Risk Manager for our Intellectual/Developmental Disability (ID) Services, playing a critical role in ensuring the safety and integrity of our programs. Her journey […]
Burlington Stores Foundation Grant Empowers Families at Bell Family Shelter
Bell Family Shelter is honored to be named a recipient of a grant through the Burlington Stores Foundation. This special program offers Burlington Stores employees the opportunity to nominate organizations meaningful to them. This grant will directly support families as they rebuild their lives. Many families arrive at the shelter with few belongings and face […]
