Rita Whitney wasn’t expecting to show up for a Re-Source York (RSY) board of directors meeting at Bell Socialization Services main office on Tuesday and end up with an engagement ring. The relatively new RSY board member was surprised by Bell’s community engagement team with a big sparkly ring (made of soap and provided by […]
Brian Munchel has held the same job for nearly 30 years while at the same time attending day and evening programs providing socialization opportunities that have allowed him to build confidence and long-time friendships. Brian grew up and lived in his family home his whole life but after his dad passed and his mom was […]
Una conversación con Sara Serrano **English Version Below** Vine por primera vez al programa Sendero * como voluntaria. Me gustaba estar cerca de otras personas que hablan español y especialmente disfruté ayudando con actividades creativas. Pronto me di cuenta de que podría ayudarme a asistir al programa como participante. Esa decisión cambió mi vida. Existe […]
Having enough warm hats, scarves and mittens/gloves to go around during the cold winter months is an on-going challenge at Bell as so many people come in and out of our doors. We are always grateful for groups and individuals who turn their artful skills of knitting and crochet into useful goods for us to […]
Many individuals and families, businesses, organizations, and other groups provide support for Bell throughout the year. When we meet each October for the agency’s Annual Meeting, there is opportunity to take note of some of those who Bell staff recognize as being especially supportive. The following were recognized at the 2018 Annual Meeting held Tuesday, […]
Kevin Stewart was looking for work when he moved to York and heard from a neighbor about openings at Bell. Growing up with a brother who lived with intellectual disabilities, Kevin applied for a position as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Bell’s ID group homes and says “I haven’t looked back since.” He’s been […]
It’s GratiTuesday! Every Tuesday in July has been adopted through a $6,000 grant from the Russell and Eleanor Horn Foundation, a treasured community partner for nearly 20 years. Financial donations from local family foundations such as this are crucial to meeting the needs of more than 600 homeless mothers, fathers, and children who reside with […]
Shasta Douglass and Vicki Lawver spent hour upon hour for months plotting out every aspect of a trip they wanted to take. It all started last year when Shasta saw a commercial for Disney World on TV and signified that she wanted to ride the rollercoasters. Bell staff in the community living home where Shasta […]
At Bell, caring about one another becomes part of the job More than 18 years ago, Theresa Franklin was working in a Bell Socialization Services group home when she met Ron at an ice cream social. Little did they know their relationship would blossom and thrive for almost two decades. Since they met, Theresa has made it […]
A smile spreads across Shasta’s face as she runs across the gym. She takes aim at the basketball net. The thud of the ball hitting the backboard and sinking a score leads to cheers from the crowd on the edge of the court. An afternoon on the basketball court is about more than exercise for Shasta, one of […]