Having the right support system can be the beacon that guides us to our brightest moments. Beth, an individual in our CHIPP Supported Living Program, highlights this as she shares her story with us. Beth recounted her journey, “In 1994, I moved into Market House (part of our Launch Program), and Bell truly saved my […]
Bell Socialization Services proudly announces the promotions this spring of Angela Weaver to Director of Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) Services and Mary Griest to Assistant Director of IDD Services. Angela and Mary bring both experience and dedication to their new roles. Angela has been with Bell for 13 years, most recently serving as Assistant Director of […]
Today, we share a heartwarming and inspiring story from Bell’s Bridge Housing Program. Omayra has been in the program for the past eleven months. She commented, “I am so happy to be in this program. It has been a blessing.” While at LifePath, her caseworker referred Omayra to our Bridge Housing Program. Omayra commented, “The […]
Bell is Thrilled to Announce that Rebecca Shanaman, the Chair of CGA Law Firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, joined Bell’s Board of Directors! When asked about Bell’s mission and values, Rebecca said, “One of my core personal beliefs is that all people deserve dignity, kindness, and empathy. I was a social worker before I became […]
York County’s biggest giving day took place on May 2nd and 3rd. At Bell, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who gave a gift during Give Local York. Your compassion and generosity took us past our initial goal of $36,000, raising $45,103. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you. Also, we would like […]
Time-Specific Challenge and Match Opportunities help your gift to Bell during Give Local York go further and enhance impact! 25 for 25 Challenge #1 We can do this! We’re looking for 25 of you to make your Give Local York gift to Bell between 9am and 10am on Friday, May 3 to unlock $2,500 from […]
Bell would like to congratulate Bernie, a member of Oasis House and a client in our Supported Housing program, for receiving his associate degree in hospitality management. Bernie expressed, “This degree is more than just a piece of paper. I had several challenges and hurdles I had to overcome, and I ended up graduating with honors.” Bernie came to Bell three […]
Victor Holler, the Program Coordinator at AIM, Bell’s licensed adult training facility, emphasized the importance of understanding one’s motivation: “You have to figure out your why. What inspires or encourages you? For me, I enjoy seeing other people grow and advance.” Observing Victor and Alicia, the Day Program Supervisor, interacting with the individuals, you see […]
After being evicted for missing one month’s rent, Ms. Sophia Smalls and her five children entered Bell Family Shelter in December 2021. Sophia was not able to catch up as it got harder and harder to maintain paying her monthly bills. The family remained at Bell Family Shelter for several months before being accepted into […]
May 2nd and 3rd: Mark your calendars for York County’s most significant giving event of the year! Join us during Give Local York and become a champion for change and empowerment by supporting Bell. At Bell, we’re dedicated to uplifting individuals across all our service programs, empowering and positively impacting over 2500 lives annually. Your […]