Anyone connected to Bell Socialization Services between 1977 and 2017 likely knew Ike Hileman. Not long after his early days running mental health programs and transporting participants from Harrisburg State Hospital, Ike was selected to be Bell’s executive director. During his 40-year tenure he guided the organization through much growth, including the addition of mental […]
Have you registered for Bell’s first ever all-virtual Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony? GET YOUR TICKET HERE Hear how people’s lives are impacted through their involvement with Bell in various ways, celebrate our 2020 award recipients, and hear from special guest Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries with an inspired keynote address. The event will […]
Bell Socialization Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of Diane L. Krasner, PhD RN FAAN to the Board of Directors. Diane’s husband, David A. Welber, has served on the Bell Board for a number of years which Diane says, has helped her “understand the great work that Bell Socialization Services provides to people […]
Today, Airis Mercado said yes to helping out Melinda Hershner, development coordinator in Bell’s community engagement office, with a project. Little did she know that the CE team had something else entirely up their sleeve: an “engagement” ring presentation! “This is the first time we’ve selected a fellow Bell employee for this recognition,” said […]
Tiedra Marshall and her husband LeVar signed up as part of a volunteer group from United Way to help sort and organize donations at Bell Family Shelter on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January 2018. After the initial visit to Bell Shelter, Tiedra wanted to do more, and asked if she could bring in […]
A/E/C Industry Golfing “Fore” Business 4-Person Scramble to Benefit Bell Socialization Services has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 1, 2020! If you are a business professional looking for a great opportunity to get some one-on-one time with your clients, what better way than to get them out of the office and into a golf cart. […]
An Adopt-a-Day donation covers one day’s operating costs at Bell Family Shelter, assuring a safe place to sleep, nutritious meals, and compassionate staff to help York County families experiencing homelessness tonight — a gesture of generosity that will lift up families to a better tomorrow. – – – For more information, or to schedule your Adopt-a-Day, contact our […]
Research professor Brene’ Brown, PhD, LMSW, has spent two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy, and shares the stories of her interviews and data collection through lectures, books, and podcasts. Brown inspires us to accept that we’re all messy, loveable beings and encourages extending compassion to one another, and to ourselves. She says, “You’re […]
York County Coalition on Homelessness is a collaboration of about 50 community partners, social service organizations and passionate volunteers who work together to help people facing homelessness across York County get connected to safe places to live and the vital resources they need. Bell Socialization Services is an active member of the Coalition, and we […]
A life-time fitness enthusiast, retired physician Dr. Robert Fawcett believes deeply in the value of staying active for good physical and mental health. During his 40 years as a family physician he regularly encouraged his patients to get active in whatever way works for them: “the important thing is to just keep moving.” Retiring a […]