Warmest wishes to Judy Lease, whose husband, Bob adopts this day at Bell Family Shelter in honor of Judy’s birthday. Bob is a long-time board member at Bell and he and Judy also adopt their wedding anniversary (October 19) in support of the Shelter. They appreciate the opportunity to lift up York County families who […]
As we greet the mid-way point of November today, many of us steel ourselves for what the end of the month brings, starting with Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Sure, Thanksgiving is a favorite for many, as family and friends gather with grateful hearts. And, too, the shoppers amongst us […]
Congratulations to Revival Social Club, winner of both the Judge’s Choice AND People’s Choice awards for Bell’s workplace campaign Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Founder/Owner, Jessica Ayala, was on hand to receive the award certificates – and a chili cook-off champion chef hat – at Central Market York where the competition took place. […]
As the program coordinator for Bell’s Community Hospital Integration Project Program (CHIPP) Assisted Living program, Jessica Putnam oversees three community living homes that each provide 24/7 care for three mental health service users. Jessica’s supervisor, Kris Stroup, nominated Jessica for the Ivan G. Hileman award because, she says, Jessica’s leadership skills became even more evident […]
As a resident of one of Bell’s 14 Intellectual Disability Residential Services (IDRS) community living homes, Mark Wilking appreciates having a room to call his own, as well as the camaraderie of his housemates and support from Bell staff. He is enthusiastic talking about enjoying a life that includes a job at Shadowfax (where he’s […]
She’s been through some hard times in her relatively young life, but Meggan Shearn has found a place to work through her challenges, find support, and help other people in the process. At Bell’s Oasis House clubhouse, Meggan is part of a network of people who are setting goals to improve their lives and working […]
Congratulations to Bob and Judy Lease on their wedding anniversary today, October 19. Thank you for sharing an example of love and commitment to one another and your family – and also to the many families your support lifts up through your Adopt-a-Day gift. An Adopt-a-Day donation covers one day’s operating costs at Bell Family Shelter, […]
For the past two + years, Weis Markets has been a cheerful supporter of Bell, hosting a Food Truck event at the Roosevelt store in the fall of 2020, and popular hot dog sales at all six York-area Weis stores to support Bell during Give Local York. In addition to the hot dog sales this […]
Managing a calendar of scheduled in-person trainings for an entire department takes a lot of coordination. Reworking that schedule and figuring out how to make those trainings happen in a virtual environment due to a pandemic, is a whole new challenge. To meet required program regulations for Bell’s intellectual/developmental disability residential program (IDRS), all staff […]
Nominated for the support they provide to Bell service users who work at Brewvino as part of the Oasis House Transitional Employment Program, Brewvino at Grandview Golf Course received Bell’s 2021 Employer of the Year Award. Brewvino staff and leadership are recognized for integrating clubhouse members as part of their team, helping them to strengthen […]