Each year, as part of a reporting requirement for the federal department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), communities across the country are required to conduct a point-in-time count. The point-in-time count attempts to capture the number of people who are homeless using HUD’s definition: individuals who are living in emergency shelters, individuals staying in […]
There’s wide-spread emphasis during the holidays to gather with family, show up at big festive parties, and generally be sociable and merry. For some people, the holidays can also mean deep depression, intense loneliness, and family drama landmines. Lengthy lists from psychologists, self-care advocates, and wellness bloggers abound, offering tips for navigating this time of […]
The shopping, the crowds, the traffic, the cooking, the family gatherings and work parties, school recitals and church events. Whoa! Pull the reins on the team, Santa. I’m crying “uncle.” Sound familiar? When you start to think more about getting through the holidays rather than enjoying them, consider these tips for reconnecting to the season: […]
Rita Whitney wasn’t expecting to show up for a Re-Source York (RSY) board of directors meeting at Bell Socialization Services main office on Tuesday and end up with an engagement ring. The relatively new RSY board member was surprised by Bell’s community engagement team with a big sparkly ring (made of soap and provided by […]
Turning a happy day for a special someone into a happy day for dozens of children and their parents is a sweet gift! And it’s what Bob Lease did recently when he adopted a day at Bell Family Shelter in honor of his wife, Judy, for her birthday. Doesn’t that light up your heart? […]
Family means a lot to Judy and Bob Lease, Jr. They spend as much time together as they can with their children and grandchildren, siblings and cousins, in-laws and others with whom they are close. And they don’t take any of it for granted. On the occasion of their 52nd wedding anniversary today, October 19, […]
Today we celebrate the generosity of CGA Law Firm for their Adopt-a-Day gift in memory of John and Naomi Griffiths, parents of attorney (and Bell Board member) Rees Griffiths. Rees has served on Bell’s board for more than 25 years and has been adopting a day in his parents’ honor/memory for many of those years. […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Teri Johnescu accepted a position managing the disability inclusion program for GlaxoSmithKline in 2012, she did so with the idea that it would be an opportunity to do good and transform lives. It was, and one of the lives it transformed was hers. Passionate about her work, Teri hopes she can convince other local […]