Congratulations to David Welber & Diane Krasner! In honor of their anniversary, Diane and David have made a gift of support to Bell Family Shelter. Their Adopt-a-Day donation covers one day’s operating costs, assuring a safe place to sleep, nutritious meals, and compassionate staff to help York County families experiencing homelessness tonight. – – – […]
Congratulations to Rita and Tom Potter! In honor of their 44th wedding anniversary, Tom and Rita have made a gift of support to Bell Family Shelter. Their Adopt-a-Day donation covers one day’s operating costs, assuring a safe place to sleep, nutritious meals, and compassionate staff to help York County families experiencing homelessness tonight. – – […]
Michael Kelly has been connected to Bell since he was 16 years old. He doesn’t recall the specifics of how it came to be, but says someone “called my step-mom and I was allowed to go to Bell ever since.” That was 44 years ago. When Michael was younger, he says “for a lot of […]
From Millersville University to intern to employee, meet New Beginnings Recovery Coach, Kirsten Hertzog. Kirsten has been at Bell for one year now and is a part of the New Beginnings Program in the Mental Health Department. Kirsten originally wasn’t interested in Mental Health work but decided to give it a try and she ended […]
Grab your bros for some brews at Bell’s second annual Family Man Happy Hour fundraiser, a casual intimate gathering to spotlight Bell Family Shelter and our unique services to support men in our community who are facing the challenges of their family’s homelessness. RSVP today (registration caps at 40) and come see how you can […]
Brian Munchel has held the same job for nearly 30 years while at the same time attending day and evening programs providing socialization opportunities that have allowed him to build confidence and long-time friendships. Brian grew up and lived in his family home his whole life but after his dad passed and his mom was […]
Una conversación con Sara Serrano **English Version Below** Vine por primera vez al programa Sendero * como voluntaria. Me gustaba estar cerca de otras personas que hablan español y especialmente disfruté ayudando con actividades creativas. Pronto me di cuenta de que podría ayudarme a asistir al programa como participante. Esa decisión cambió mi vida. Existe […]
Every May during Mental Health Awareness Month, the York County Human Services’ Light the Way for Mental Health campaign sheds light on mental health with one simple gesture: asking each of us to place one green light in a visible location in our home, place of business, school, or church to GREEN and keep it […]
Only more sleep before . . . . wait, who’s going to be sleeping? Give Local York starts at 12 a.m. Friday, which is midnight tonight! We’re making final preparations and pumping up our volunteers for Hot Dog Sales at SIX Weis Market locations, a Bake Sale at the main Bell office from 10 a.m. […]
Let me tell you about Bernie. First of all, a greeting from him is like being wrapped in a big purple hug regardless of whether you’re even physically embracing. He’s almost always decked out in Ravens gear and his warm smile and sense of humor will brighten the cloudiest of days. (That’s him in the purple […]