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Annual Meeting + Awards Oct 4

Bell’s Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony is a great opportunity to connect/reconnect with the Bell family, celebrating our shared vision of a community where people are valued and respected and live with dignity. We’ll celebrate the personal achievements of people served by Bell programs, recognize outstanding employees, and applaud special partners and volunteers who have […]

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One Family at a Time

Laquetta Miller popped up regularly from her seat to be sure her active toddler was okay as she played nearby. The little one keeps her busy. Da’Ziah is also the reason Laquetta stepped across the threshold at Bell Family Shelter, scared but determined. She sat on the bed with her baby that first evening, she […]

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Out to the Ball Park

Join the Bell family on Monday, July 22 at People’s Bank Stadium to cheer on the York Revolution and rally support for Bell.  Use THIS LINK to purchase your tickets at a special price of $10 each and 50% of your purchase comes to Bell to directly support programs that lift up our York County […]

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Anniversary Adopt-a-Day

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.  – – – […]

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Adopt-a-Day to Honor Anniversary

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.  – – […]

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The Initiative to Stay Healthy

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 […]

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I Wanted to Help Someone Make a Change

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 […]

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Family Man Happy Hour Returns

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 […]

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Making the Most of Life

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 […]

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