“To do this work, you need to come in with a desire to see people be successful, to grow, and transition into their own housing,” Shelly Philogene, Bridge Caseworker, shared. For families experiencing homelessness, finding housing is only one step in a much larger journey. In our Bridge Transitional Housing Program, families receive the support […]
When Dani Graham first drove past Bell and saw the “Now Hiring” sign, she had no idea it would become such an important part of her journey. At the time, she was looking for a job close to home. After interviewing at Bell, she immediately felt comfortable. “It really felt like a family environment here,” […]
Mark Hilton first came to Bell in 1983. He was 20 years old. “When I first started this journey, I just didn’t want to hurt anymore. My very first day at Bell, I was ready to end my life,” he recalls. “The person I talked with convinced me to stay.” “I had so many issues […]
When it comes to determining Good People, one quality that’s sure to be revealed is that you’re a giver. And what better time to give to advance Bell’s mission than during the 24-hour celebration of Philanthropy in York County known as Give Local York! If Bell has ever mattered to you (or to someone you […]
Emily is enthusiastic, compassionate, and has made a lasting impact during her internship with Bell’s Mental Health Services. From the moment she arrived, she felt a sense of belonging. “As a student, coming into Bell, I immediately felt like I was a valued part of the team,” Emily says. “I felt accepted and that my […]
Bell Family Shelter celebrates 40 years of empowering lives and helping families move from homelessness to independent living. For 34 years, Marcella has been more than a staff member at Bell Family Shelter—she has been its heart. What began in the early 1990s as a simple weekend shift quickly became her life’s mission: to walk […]
The simple act of decluttering can become a powerful tool for helping families and individuals rebuild their lives. Next time you are sorting through clothes or household goods, consider donating them to CommunityAid and using Bell’s partner code #20015. Through this partnership, Bell receives a payment per pound in the form of gift cards. These […]
Andriana Stevens had a strong inner drive that suggested there was something greater for her out there. This belief ultimately led her to Bell, where she now serves as the Incident Quality Risk Manager for our Intellectual/Developmental Disability (ID) Services, playing a critical role in ensuring the safety and integrity of our programs. Her journey […]
Bell Family Shelter is honored to be named a recipient of a grant through the Burlington Stores Foundation. This special program offers Burlington Stores employees the opportunity to nominate organizations meaningful to them. This grant will directly support families as they rebuild their lives. Many families arrive at the shelter with few belongings and face […]
Thanks to the Homeward Bound: Housing Solutions for Homeless Families grant, funded by WellSpan Health, Bell Family Shelter can continue its mission of helping families find stability and hope. The grant runs until June 2026, providing critical funding for healthy food, rental assistance, moving expenses, and trauma-informed care for staff. For families experiencing homelessness, even […]