Stories
Turkey Traister Campaign is LIVE!
UPDATE: a generous donor is matching the first $2,000.00 of donations to help reach the $4,000.00 goal! It’s time again for the annual Turkey Traister fundraiser! Spearheaded by Bell’s director of human resources, Kevin Traister, friends of Bell are encouraged to make a gift of support for the purchase of turkeys, fixin’s, and other needs […]
The Heart of Belonging
Carla Christopher’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of community. Raised by a single mother navigating mental health challenges and housing instability, Carla grew up feeling “less than”—less capable, less wanted, less seen. But when she arrived in York some 20 years ago, she found something different: a community that recognized her gifts, […]
Celebrating Conor and Rae McKee: 2025 Rita Patz Good Neighbor Award Recipients
Today, we are thrilled to honor Conor and Rae McKee, recipients of the Rita Patz Good Neighbor Award! As members of Bell’s Monthly Giving Club, Conor and Rae’s generosity shines year-round. Their Adopt-a-Day at Bell Family Shelter commemorates the anniversary of when they moved to York—a heartfelt tribute to the community they love and call […]
Honoring RL Livingston, Inc. and Sherri Skelton
When community partners believe in Bell’s mission, incredible things happen. Each year, RL Livingston, Inc. generously supports Bell’s CHIPP Supported Living trip to the shore — giving individuals the opportunity to relax, refresh, and enjoy the healing power of the ocean. CHIPP Program Coordinator Cheyanne Lambert works tirelessly to make this trip possible through raffles […]
Honoring Rick Miller: Recipient of the 2025 Ivan G. Hileman Award
During Bell’s Annual Celebration, we were proud to present the Ivan G. Hileman Award to Rick Miller, Lead Drop-In Aide at our Liberty Drop-In Center, in recognition of his remarkable 27 years of service and dedication to fostering connection, compassion, and community. As Averie Clark, Director of Community Engagement, shared: “Rick is someone who believes […]
Honoring Britta Schwab: 2025 Margo Atwood Award Recipient
During our Annual Celebration, we were proud to present the 2025 Margo Atwood Award to Britta Schwab, whose work exemplifies innovation, compassion, and collaboration in support of mental health awareness and community connection. Britta has played a key role in developing the Handle with Care Project, a training initiative she created as part of her […]
