More than just a Residential Program Supervisor in Bell’s IDDRS* program, Dre Dixon is a husband, a father, and a caregiver at heart. From his first day, he jumped in and knew he had found where he belonged.The days start with breakfast, morning hugs, and small gestures of love that mean the world to the […]
Congratulations to Mary Griest, Assistant Director of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) services as she celebrates 25 years of service to Bell! Mary started her career at Bell as a Direct Support Professional in one of our community living homes, getting to know and serving the needs of individuals living in the home. Mary has been a […]
Congratulations to Lisa Bortner, Senior Supervisor of the IDD Social Recreation program, on celebrating her 41st anniversary with Bell. When Lisa was in high school, her sister Jean attended one of Bell’s evening programs. Lisa said, “I volunteered and enjoyed it. So, I started working part-time in the recreation program.” After 40+ years, what is […]
Cindy Bowen was working as a cashier at Walmart when she noticed two customers who really seemed to be enjoying their shopping trip together. Engaging with them in conversation, she learned that they were a resident anda direct care worker in one of Bell Socialization Services’ community living homes. Inspired by her interaction, Cindy followed […]
Dozens of fans cheered on Loretta Claiborne this past Friday as she processed down South Beaver Street with her entourage of York Special Olympians. Atop the steps of York High where she graduated from, Loretta was showered with praise from her fellow athletes, as well as elected officials like Representative Carol Hill-Evans, York Mayor Michael […]
Leadership and management are no strangers to Lloyd “Victor” Holler. From advertising director at Super Shoes to personal care assistant for individuals with intellectual disabilities, Victor has been around the block in terms of work experience. All of the jobs he’s had have prepared him well to do great things at Bell. Victor has been […]
Congratulations to Elisa Jefferson, who recently received an Outstanding Performance Award for her amazing work as a Residential Program Supervisor in Bell’s Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) residential services program. Nominated in multiple categories – Great Team Player, Goes the Extra Mile, & Champion Caregiver – Elisa recently stepped in as a supervisor in one of the […]
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.
As a resident of one of Bell’s 14 Intellectual Disability Residential Services (IDRS) community living homes, Mark Wilking appreciates having a room to call his own, as well as the camaraderie of his housemates and support from Bell staff. He is enthusiastic talking about enjoying a life that includes a job at Shadowfax (where he’s […]