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 […]
She’s been through some hard times in her relatively young life, but Meggan Shearn has found a place to work through her challenges, find support, and help other people in the process. At Bell’s Oasis House clubhouse, Meggan is part of a network of people who are setting goals to improve their lives and working […]
Congratulations to Bob and Judy Lease on their wedding anniversary today, October 19. Thank you for sharing an example of love and commitment to one another and your family – and also to the many families your support lifts up through your Adopt-a-Day gift. An Adopt-a-Day donation covers one day’s operating costs at Bell Family Shelter, […]
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 […]
Nominated for the support they provide to Bell service users who work at Brewvino as part of the Oasis House Transitional Employment Program, Brewvino at Grandview Golf Course received Bell’s 2021 Employer of the Year Award. Brewvino staff and leadership are recognized for integrating clubhouse members as part of their team, helping them to strengthen […]
Local resale enterprise, Community Aid, has been a partner with Bell since 2014 when they first placed a couple of their donation collection bins on Bell properties. The arrangement made Bell eligible to receive four cents per pound for clothing collected in the bins, and allowed us, as a community partner, to apply for grants […]
Kelsey Hoke, Brandon Bromley, Amy Heim, and Adriana Pozos met for the first time when they joined Leadership York’s Leadership Training Program in 2020. While there were initially seven people in “Team D,” three members of the group were called away by other commitments, leaving these four to take on the task of choosing a […]
Congratulations to Robin Shearer and Friends & Neighbors of PA, LLC, recipients of Bell’s 2021 Rita Patz Good Neighbor Award. Robin and Friends & Neighbors were nominated to recognize their capacity and impact as an organization providing outreach services to people living on the streets in York City. Their relationship with Bell’s Next Door program […]
As a community partner with the United Way of York County for many years, Bell Socialization Services applauds its employees who help lift up our York County neighbors (served by Bell and other community benefit organizations) through their individual United Way pledges. In February 2020, the agency received the Partner Agency Award for the fantastic […]
To continue our week of celebration, this week’s Thankful Thursday will express our gratitude for the faith-based organizations who support Bell’s work year in and year out, and particularly this past year. Reverend Danielle Neff, from Mt. Zion United Church of Christ, said, “Bell’s focus on creating a community where people are valued and respected […]