Makala is like sunshine on a winter day; she warms anyone’s spirit who is lucky enough to meet her. She is a Scientist at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories and has an incredible passion for helping others. Makala said, “My goal at the start of the year was to give back. So, I went to our Sustainability […]
Today, we share the heartwarming story of Donovan, an inspiring ten-year-old dedicated to giving back to others. This year for his birthday, he asked his friends to bring donations instead of presents to his party. Each year he chooses an organization that he would like to help. His friends enjoy this yearly tradition and asked […]
Amazing, York County! You all are soooo generous. As of Friday at 4PM, the fundraising thermometer spilled over the top of Bell’s $40,000 Give Local York campaign goal and you got behind us and stretched and stretched until by the time 10:00 rolled around, our total was more than $47,000! (as of this writing, it’s […]
Gather YOUR team and show off your bed making skills – and your support of Bell’s programs that provide a safe, stable place for our York County neighbors to sleep at night. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY, APRIL 2.
Often, we think of modern-day heroes as adults, but many young people are also inspired to find ways to make a positive impact. Ruby, a warmhearted seven-year-old, proved this to be true when she held a bake sale recently which benefited families at Bell Family Shelter. “During the cold of winter is when Ruby really […]
Apple Subaru is partnering with Bell Socialization Services this February for a sock drive! All donations will go to help our York County neighbors experiencing homelessness. Head on to contribute: New Socks Gently Used or New Blankets & Comforters With your donation, fill out a free entry form & join us for “Feel Good Fridays” […]
As the program coordinator for Bell’s Community Hospital Integration Project Program (CHIPP) Assisted Living program, Jessica Putnam oversees three community living homes that each provide 24/7 care for three mental health service users. Jessica’s supervisor, Kris Stroup, nominated Jessica for the Ivan G. Hileman award because, she says, Jessica’s leadership skills became even more evident […]
Congratulations to Robin Shearer and Friends & Neighbors of PA, LLC, recipients of Bell’s 2021 Rita Patz Good Neighbor Award. Robin and Friends & Neighbors were nominated to recognize their capacity and impact as an organization providing outreach services to people living on the streets in York City. Their relationship with Bell’s Next Door program […]
This week during Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, September 12 – 18, 2021, we shine a spotlight on all the caring, hard-working people who work in Bell’s residential programs! Their compassion and dedication is put into action Every. Day. to provide an environment of support and empowerment where people can improve their lives. A special […]
A recent survey of women, in a large U.S. city, said that they struggle to afford feminine hygiene products. Half of the women surveyed, during the past year, had to choose between purchasing food and period care supplies. Millions of women face this constant struggle. There are two phenomenal women, in our community, helping other […]