Opinions are strong. What’s yours?? Should our executive director, Tony Schweitzer, keep his fluffy beard or return to a clean-shaven face. Register Your Vote for Team Shave It or Team Keep It with your generous donation to Bell to help us reach our Giving Tuesday goal of $10,000! Whichever team earns the most money will determine the outcome of […]
During our Annual Celebration, we were proud to honor Jonathan Naugle with a Personal Achievement Award — a recognition that truly embodies courage, growth, and perseverance. Jonathan, who is part of the autistic community, is a cheerful guy who loves knock-knock jokes and helping others. As Victor Holler, former Program Coordinator of Always Include Me […]
Labor Day is a time to recognize the value of work and the contributions of workers throughout history. It’s also a reminder of how meaningful employment can be—bringing purpose, structure, skill development, and financial stability to our lives. This year, we celebrate with a special spotlight on Diane, a member of Oasis House York who […]
When families and individuals arrive at Bell Family Shelter, they often carry a weight of uncertainty. Meeting someone there who has walked a similar path can spark hope—a reminder that others have overcome similar challenges, and they, too, can find their way forward.Shelter Resident Counselors Gwen Johnson and Grace Kenney, know this firsthand. Their personal […]
Enjoying the independence of living in one’s own apartment while receiving needed supports to thrive and achieve life goals is what makes Bell’s CHIPP Supported Living* program successful for many mental health service users. Dedicated on-site staff (like those pictured here) is available as needed to help with transportation, medication management, and daily living skills. […]
As we ring in the New Year, many of us reflect on our goals and dreams and the changes we wish to make. While some resolutions might wane, here’s one you can hold onto effortlessly, making a lasting impact: setting up a monthly giving donation to Bell Socialization Services. Imagine the difference you can make by […]
Individual members of several York County Rotary Clubs showed up early Friday morning for a combined club service project to unbox and then assemble a shipment of metal beds to be used at the new soon-to-be open Bell Family Shelter. After a quick introduction by Bell’s director of community engagement, Averie Clark, the first group […]
Thanks to a grant from the PepsiCo Foundation (read more here), Bell’s NextDoor program is able to provide emergency food provisions to local families. NextDoor program participants receive case management support, which may include rental assistance and connections to other important resources, as they are navigating imminent eviction or existing homelessness. The grant allows us […]
When Donna came to Bell Family Shelter, she had been homeless for over a year. After leaving the house where she had been staying which was in utter disrepair and about to be condemned, she lived on the streets. Throughout the year, she spent time at LifePath’s Women and Children’s Shelter, but her options were […]
Early last month, a York woman called Bell’s Next Door program in a state of desperation. She had just sent her twin children off to college, and her husband of seven years had abandoned her, reducing the household from double to single income at a crucial time. What’s more, her employment had recently ended, and […]