Here at Bell, we’re always to support our partners. As a nonprofit looking to benefit the community, partnering with local organizations is of utmost importance to us. “Being able to hear other’s experiences helps to understand that as a service provider, we all have similar stories,” corroborates Program Coordinator of Next Door Elise Stoner. “We […]
November 21 has been adopted by Bell board member Leigh Ann Wilson! Leigh Ann adopted this day in honor of her late mother, who died of colon cancer at the age of 47 during Leigh Ann’s senior year of college. She heard that other board members adopted days to honor their mothers and liked the […]
Our friends at Re-Source York have generously adopted November 20 once again! Rather than another text post, we’ve got a little video for you this time to show off Re-Source’s wide selection of home improvement items! Check it out: Adopt-a-Day gifts cover the cost of operating Bell Family Shelter for a full day. If you’d […]
November 19 has been adopted by Dr. Robert Lease, Jr.! As we mentioned last month, Bob adopted this day in honor of his wife Judy’s birthday. Including the day he adopted with Judy for their anniversary, this marks his second day on Bell’s calendar. Bob met Judy 58 years ago when they were both part […]
October 21 at Bell Family Shelter goes out to Re-Source York! Started as a partnership between Bell and York Habitat for Humanity in 2002, Re-Source York sells used furniture, home goods, and building supplies donated by the community. A portion of the sales from each Re-Source store is set aside and donated to Bell Family […]
October 19 at Bell Family Shelter has been adopted again this year by Dr. Robert, Jr. and Judy Lease! Bob and Judy have known each other for 58 years, and they’ve been married for 57 years today. (Bob has also adopted November 19 for Judy’s birthday, so look out for another post like this next […]
Many thanks to Scott Miller for generously adopting today, October 14! Scott’s grandmother was an orphan who grew up in the Great Depression, and while each generation of his family has done better than the last, that troubled background has always stuck with them. In Scott’s words, “any of us could’ve been Grandma.” Today, Scott […]
In August of this year, York Suburban eighth-grader Savannah Hawes decided she wanted to give back to her local community. She and her mother looked into local organizations benefiting kids and teenagers, and Bell was the first that came up. With that, they decided to host a drive for items from our Amazon wish list, […]
Our deepest thanks go out to Diana and Dan Mohn for adopting today, October 12! Diana and Dan adopted this day in honor of their twin sons, Austin and Brandon, who are turning 30 today. “We’re trying to instill in them a sense of paying it forward,” Diana says. Diana was referred to Bell by […]
Yesterday, October 3, around 150 members of the extended Bell family – employees, service users, donors, volunteers, and more – gathered at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, York, for Bell’s Annual Celebration and Award Ceremony. Many hugs, handshakes, and stories were shared as those in attendance sat down to a lunch of wraps, salads, and cupcakes […]