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 […]
“I’ve met a lot of good folks since I’ve been at Bell,” Jean says. “That’s why I keep coming back—the people.” Jean has been part of our evening program within our Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services since graduating high school in 1978. For nearly five decades, Bell has been more than just a place to go for […]
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 […]
“I really have found my niche in this job,” Maryanne happily says. As the Assistant Training Coordinator in Bell’s Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services, Maryanne has discovered a role that fits her perfectly. After years of working directly with individuals as both a Direct Support Professional and a supervisor, she now draws on that experience to train […]
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 […]
Bell Socialization Services is thrilled to welcome David Chiaverini to our Board of Directors. David brings a wealth of professional experience, a strong sense of community, and a passion for creating opportunities for others. He has spent most of his career in the insurance industry as a commercial lines broker. In his role as a […]
It is often the small steps we take that lead to our greatest journeys. What began as a part-time job grew into a lifelong career dedicated to mental health advocacy and empowering lives. Celebrating 18 years with Bell, Lori Leister, Assistant Director of Mental Health Services, has become an essential part of our heart and […]
Ashlyn, a Case Management Assistant with Next Door, is always on the move. Her energy and determination shine through in everything she does—whether she’s getting her steps in during her lunch break or supporting clients through life-changing moments. This year marks Ashlyn’s seventh anniversary with Bell. Though she stepped away briefly, she knew she would […]