Are you looking for a judgment-free environment where you can unwind, meet other people, and be yourself? If so, Bell’s Drop-In Center is the place to be! Originally started as a mental health program for users of CHIPP*, Drop-In now serves people from all around the Bell family, including people with no other affiliation with […]
December 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 […]
When Donna came to Bell Family Shelter, she had been homeless for over a year. After leaving the house where she had been staying which was in utter disrepair and about to be condemned, she lived on the streets. Throughout the year, she spent time at LifePath’s Women and Children’s Shelter, but her options were […]
Early last month, a York woman called Bell’s Next Door program in a state of desperation. She had just sent her twin children off to college, and her husband of seven years had abandoned her, reducing the household from double to single income at a crucial time. What’s more, her employment had recently ended, and […]
Here at Bell, we’re always looking to support our partners. As a nonprofit aiming 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. […]
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 […]