Bell’s Make the Bed Challenge is a twist on our somewhat annual Bell’s Big Bed Race. This year, teams compete individually in their own personal race against the clock to see how fast they can make the bed. Thank you to The Investables – Russ, Kara and Jess from Edward Jones Financial Advisors, […]
Your support of Bell throughout the year is so greatly appreciated. As donors of financial support, volunteer hours, collection drives and more, we rely on you to keep programs running that assist more than 2,400 people a year in York and Adams counties. All of these individuals and families – your neighbors! – are lifted […]
Thank you to Tom and Rita Potter for lifting up families at Bell Family Shelter with their support of an Adopt-a-Day in memory of their mothers on their birthdays. Each of the Adopt-a-Day donations covers one day’s operating costs at the Shelter, assuring a safe place to sleep, nutritious meals, and compassionate staff to help […]
Often, we think of modern-day heroes as adults, but many young people are also inspired to find ways to make a positive impact. Ruby, a warmhearted seven-year-old, proved this to be true when she held a bake sale recently which benefited families at Bell Family Shelter. “During the cold of winter is when Ruby really […]
Despite facing a difficult situation, Tara, a client of Bell’s Next Door Program, never lost hope. She said, “I had to raise my brothers and sisters growing up. At 32 years old, I have never had a mother or father in general and I made it through life. I want my kids to know that […]
As we greet the mid-way point of November today, many of us steel ourselves for what the end of the month brings, starting with Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Sure, Thanksgiving is a favorite for many, as family and friends gather with grateful hearts. And, too, the shoppers amongst us […]
Congratulations to Revival Social Club, winner of both the Judge’s Choice AND People’s Choice awards for Bell’s workplace campaign Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Founder/Owner, Jessica Ayala, was on hand to receive the award certificates – and a chili cook-off champion chef hat – at Central Market York where the competition took place. […]
As the program coordinator for Bell’s Community Hospital Integration Project Program (CHIPP) Assisted Living program, Jessica Putnam oversees three community living homes that each provide 24/7 care for three mental health service users. Jessica’s supervisor, Kris Stroup, nominated Jessica for the Ivan G. Hileman award because, she says, Jessica’s leadership skills became even more evident […]
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 […]
For the past two + years, Weis Markets has been a cheerful supporter of Bell, hosting a Food Truck event at the Roosevelt store in the fall of 2020, and popular hot dog sales at all six York-area Weis stores to support Bell during Give Local York. In addition to the hot dog sales this […]