Rita Patz was a founding Bell volunteer representing the Alexander Goode Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary. She volunteered with operating the Monday Night Program for more than 30 years, pitched in with many other volunteer opportunities, and was voted Board Member Emeritus by Bell’s Board of Directors. The Rita Patz Liberty Bell Drop-In Center on King […]
Bell’s former executive director described Pauline Whitacre as the kindest, sweetest person he knew. She was a mental health consumer who volunteered daily at Bell for more than 20 years to help fellow consumers – long before the concept of peer support was in existence. She used her own vehicle and time to transport people […]
Margo Atwood was a founding volunteer with Bell, representing the Catholic Women’s Club of York. She volunteered her time to operate the Bell Club’s Monday Night Program for many years and also served as a long-time member of Bell’s Board of Directors. The award named for her is presented to an individual or group that […]
Anyone connected to Bell Socialization Services between 1977 and 2017 likely knew Ike Hileman. Not long after his early days running mental health programs and transporting participants from Harrisburg State Hospital, Ike was selected to be Bell’s executive director. During his 40-year tenure he guided the organization through much growth, including the addition of mental […]
Bell Socialization Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of Diane L. Krasner, PhD RN FAAN to the Board of Directors. Diane’s husband, David A. Welber, has served on the Bell Board for a number of years which Diane says, has helped her “understand the great work that Bell Socialization Services provides to people […]
Research professor Brene’ Brown, PhD, LMSW, has spent two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy, and shares the stories of her interviews and data collection through lectures, books, and podcasts. Brown inspires us to accept that we’re all messy, loveable beings and encourages extending compassion to one another, and to ourselves. She says, “You’re […]
/fəˈlanTHrəpəst/ noun a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. Big thanks to these and other amazing philanthropists who build and strengthen our community, together. Your gifts to Bell on Friday, May 1, for Give Local York mean so very much. In 24 […]
Bell’s Oasis House is a place where people living with mental illness can come to better their lives. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus, many of the members have not been able to see their friends or learn new skills. Thankfully, the Clubhouse staff has come up with fun ways for everyone to stay in touch […]
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 […]
Bell’s Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony is a great opportunity to connect/reconnect with the Bell family, celebrating our shared vision of a community where people are valued and respected and live with dignity. We’ll celebrate the personal achievements of people served by Bell programs, recognize outstanding employees, and applaud special partners and volunteers who have […]