The Power of One Uncategorized When you hear the word “philanthropist,” does your mind’s eye conjure up an image of an old person sitting on stacks of gold in their mansion? A savvy business person in a corner office high up in a sky scraper in the city looking for a tax write-off? How about a timid second grader from […] Read More →
Beyond the Program Doors Uncategorized The annual open house and art show at Bell’s Adult Training Facility (ATF) is a festive event. While many of the individuals who attend the program – all who live with considerable intellectual disabilities – are considered to be “non-verbal,” there’s no denying their ability to communicate joy as visitors arrive. One individual squeals with […] Read More →
Umbrella Collection Sites Uncategorized Bell’s umbrella of programs provides services for people in our community not just on a rainy day, but Every. Day. All this month we are collecting actual umbrellas to be distributed to service users in all of our service departments. Having an umbrella on a rainy day can sometimes make all the difference for someone […] Read More →
Support Bell on May 4 through Give Local York Uncategorized May 4th is Give Local York– a day long celebration of generosity that supports local community benefit organizations in York County! You can use this exciting day to show your support of Bell by making a donation at www.givelocalyork.org and selecting Bell Socialization Services from the list of participating non-profits. Your donation will be processed through the Give […] Read More →
Olympic Gold (again!) Uncategorized Enjoy this story from our 2014 archives. Kathy Kotzman likes to crochet. She enjoys making baby blankets to give away and recently learned to make booties, too. Kathy also likes to ice skate. “It makes you feel free,” she says, “You can do anything you want.” That feeling of freedom may be what has led […] Read More →
Summer Fun Uncategorized Bell’s intellectual disability residential services staff and residents enjoy picnics and ice cream, and lots of fun field day activities on summer days at John C. Rudy County Park. Read More →
Making Magical Memories with Shasta & Vicki Everyday Heroes Positive Impacts Uncategorized Shasta Douglass and Vicki Lawver spent hour upon hour for months plotting out every aspect of a trip they wanted to take. It all started last year when Shasta saw a commercial for Disney World on TV and signified that she wanted to ride the rollercoasters. Bell staff in the community living home where Shasta […] Read More →
Happy Birthday, Ron Everyday Heroes Positive Impacts Uncategorized At Bell, caring about one another becomes part of the job More than 18 years ago, Theresa Franklin was working in a Bell Socialization Services group home when she met Ron at an ice cream social. Little did they know their relationship would blossom and thrive for almost two decades. Since they met, Theresa has made it […] Read More →
A hand in history: How Bell helped bring the Special Olympics to York County Everyday Heroes Positive Impacts Uncategorized A smile spreads across Shasta’s face as she runs across the gym. She takes aim at the basketball net. The thud of the ball hitting the backboard and sinking a score leads to cheers from the crowd on the edge of the court. An afternoon on the basketball court is about more than exercise for Shasta, one of […] Read More →
Bed Race Helps Raise Awareness Everyday Heroes Positive Impacts Uncategorized From the course infield, spectators cheered loudly as teams raced their beds around the parking lot at St. John Episcopal Church for the first annual Bell’s Big Bed Race, held Saturday, April 23 in downtown York. A little rain in the morning didn’t dampen the spirits of those gathered to race or volunteer with the […] Read More →