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 […]
Hot diggity dog! Get ready to sink your teeth into our mouthwatering fundraiser! On Friday, May 3rd, mark your calendars because all six Weis Markets locations are turning up the heat with a sizzling hot dog sale, benefitting Bell during Give Local York. Your tasty support means the world to us. Come hungry, from 10 am to […]
On April 13th, Bell’s Big Bed Race 2024 began on a windy note, but as the day progressed, the sun came out and warmed our already joyful spirits. The enthusiastic energy of our teams, sponsors, volunteers, and cheerful spectators left a smile on every face. Looking back at the heartwarming photos from the day, we are […]
An easy way to support Bell’s service programs is to say “Yes” to rounding up at Weis Market’s self-checkout. Throughout April, your spare change will unite with others, igniting a collective force for good. Over three years, the Weis Market Roundup has generously donated $22,700 to Bell’s service programs. The tiniest contributions lead to significant […]
Congratulations to Mary Griest, Assistant Director of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) services as she celebrates 25 years of service to Bell! Mary started her career at Bell as a Direct Support Professional in one of our community living homes, getting to know and serving the needs of individuals living in the home. Mary has been a […]
Congratulations to Lisa Bortner, Senior Supervisor of the IDD Social Recreation program, on celebrating her 41st anniversary with Bell. When Lisa was in high school, her sister Jean attended one of Bell’s evening programs. Lisa said, “I volunteered and enjoyed it. So, I started working part-time in the recreation program.” After 40+ years, what is […]
Individual members of several York County Rotary Clubs showed up early Friday morning for a combined club service project to unbox and then assemble a shipment of metal beds to be used at the new soon-to-be open Bell Family Shelter. After a quick introduction by Bell’s director of community engagement, Averie Clark, the first group […]
Zak Wolpert, president of Bell’s board of directors, will be the featured guest bartender this Thursday, March 7, from 6 to 8pm at Vito’s Pizza & Beer! A portion of sales for the evening comes to Bell to support making our dream of a bigger, better Bell Family Shelter a reality. Cheers to that!! […]
Bell employees, YOU ARE APPRECIATED, today and Every Day! Thank you for showing up, for going above and beyond, for providing quality care and service, for your ideas and input, for your commitment to our mission of providing an environment of support and empowerment where people can improve their quality of living, for your […]