When Dani Graham first drove past Bell and saw the “Now Hiring” sign, she had no idea it would become such an important part of her journey. At the time, she was looking for a job close to home. After interviewing at Bell, she immediately felt comfortable. “It really felt like a family environment here,” […]
As part of Bell Socialization Services’ 60th Anniversary – and in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month – Bell MH staff initiated a Good People Challenge. Employees thoughtfully filled “Good People Bags” with goodies and have been hand-delivering them to individuals and businesses who make a positive impact and can be identified as “good people.” […]
Mark Hilton first came to Bell in 1983. He was 20 years old. “When I first started this journey, I just didn’t want to hurt anymore. My very first day at Bell, I was ready to end my life,” he recalls. “The person I talked with convinced me to stay.” “I had so many issues […]
When it comes to determining Good People, one quality that’s sure to be revealed is that you’re a giver. And what better time to give to advance Bell’s mission than during the 24-hour celebration of Philanthropy in York County known as Give Local York! If Bell has ever mattered to you (or to someone you […]
Emily is enthusiastic, compassionate, and has made a lasting impact during her internship with Bell’s Mental Health Services. From the moment she arrived, she felt a sense of belonging. “As a student, coming into Bell, I immediately felt like I was a valued part of the team,” Emily says. “I felt accepted and that my […]
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 […]