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Bell Socialization Services, Inc.

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Bell Socialization Services, Inc.

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Our mission is to provide an environment of support and empowerment where people can improve their quality of living.

Our vision: a community where people are valued and respected and live with dignity.

10/20/2026

🍂 Good People, Great Memories, and Fall Fun! 🍂

Connection and opportunity are at the heart of everything we do! ❤️

Our Mental Health Services team brought clients together for their annual Fall Fest, celebrating the season with delicious food, a costume contest, Bingo, Family Feud, and plenty of great memories! The best part of any season is the people we get to share it with! 🍁

10/19/2026

❤️ “My diagnosis does not define me.”

Karla has spent the past year stepping outside her comfort zone, sharing her poetry and recovery story with hundreds of people. Her journey reminds us that with encouragement, connection, and the courage to keep going, we can accomplish things we once never imagined.

🏆 Recently recognized with a Personal Achievement Award, Karla has a message for anyone facing difficult times: “Even in the darkest days, there is still light.”

✨ Read Karla’s inspiring story: https://bellsocialization.com/finding-her-voice-karlas-journey-of-growth-and-achievement/.

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10/15/2026

❤️ Sometimes, making a difference starts with a simple act of kindness.

Church Women United, an inspiring group of women, visited Bell Family Shelter to donate hygiene supplies, help put items away, and share ideas on how we can work together to make a positive impact.

Marcella Kinard, Director of Shelter Services, gave the group a tour and shared more about the empowering work happening at Bell Family Shelter and the families we serve.

Thank you to these wonderful women for giving their time, lending a hand, and reminding us that acts of kindness make a difference throughout our community!

10/14/2026

❤️ Sometimes, all a family needs is a chance.

Earlier this year, RJ, Ashley, and their four children were experiencing homelessness. Today, they have a place to call home and are creating a future they once dreamed of.

Their journey took hard work, determination, and the willingness to accept help. Along the way, they found someone who believed in them and an opportunity to show what they could do.

Now, as recipients of a Personal Achievement Award, RJ and Ashley have a message for anyone facing difficult times: “Keep on going, because if you just stop, you are giving up on yourself.”

See how this family turned a difficult chapter into a new beginning.❤️

🔗 Read their story: https://bellsocialization.com/a-family-who-just-needed-a-chance/.

10/13/2026

🧡 Look at those pillows! 🧡

The Peanuts characters have brought smiles to generations, and these adorable pillows are sure to do the same! Individuals in Bell’s Social Recreation Program had a great time bringing these familiar faces to life with their own handmade creations. 🥰

Nothing beats creativity and a lot of fun!

10/12/2026

🏆 Celebrating a leader who leads with purpose, passion, and heart.

We are excited to announce that Angela Weaver, Director of ID Services, received the Ivan G. Hileman Award.

As Mary Griest, Assistant Director of ID Services, shared, “Angela has grown alongside Bell for over 15 years. She takes greater responsibility while never losing sight of what matters most—helping the individuals we support in our program to live their best life.”

Angela continually looks for ways to strengthen our service programs. She has encouraged greater family involvement, navigated changes in state regulations while maintaining high standards. Plus, she is leading another important project: implementing medical health records.

Mary described Angela as someone her team can always count on:
“She has an open-door policy even when the door is closed. Her leadership is also very personal. She seeks input from her team and invites us to help shape our future.”

Her team knows they can come to her for help, advice, or simply someone who will listen. Angela understands that everyone has good days and difficult days, both at work and outside of work, and her team can count on her through both.

Congratulations, Angela Weaver, on receiving the Ivan G. Hileman Award! We are proud to celebrate your passion, commitment, and the difference you make every day.

10/09/2026

🏆 Celebrating someone you can always count on!

Kris Stroup and Lori Leister had the honor of presenting Jere Woodyard with the Ivan G. Hileman Award, in recognition of his dedication and exceptional performance.

Lori shared, “Jere has been part of Bell since 1993. He’s the guy from the Drop In, the bowler, the former tennis player, the guy with the adorable corgi and, most importantly, the guy who shows up with a smile and enthusiasm that is absolutely contagious.

As Assistant Program Coordinator of Social Rehabilitation, Jere brings warmth, compassion, and a genuine ability to meet people where they are. And his willingness to help doesn’t stop with his own program. Jere steps in wherever Bell needs him.”

Congratulations, Jere! For more than 30 years, you’ve been someone people can count on—a helping hand, a compassionate leader, and someone who brings enthusiasm to everything you do. Thank you for all you do to empower others, whether clients or staff, and for being such a special part of Bell. 💚

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10/08/2026

✨ What a beautiful night. ✨

Tuesday evening was filled with an uplifting energy as our Bell community came together for our Annual Celebration.

We celebrated how far people can go when someone believes in them.

A family who just needed a chance and now has a place to call home. A grandmother and grandson rebuilding their lives together. A client who blossomed into a mental health advocate. Another who is giving hugs for the first time and finding new ways to connect with the people around her.

These moments make the work at Bell so meaningful. ❤️

As we celebrated 60 years of growth and empowering lives, we honored Personal Achievement Award recipients, employees, and community partners who make an impact.

Representative Carol Hill-Evans marked the occasion with a special proclamation, and keynote speaker Caitlin Steel reminded us of the power of investing in people and empowering others.

The evening was inspiring as we celebrated achievements, cheered for one another, and recognized the empowerment happening throughout Bell.

A special thank you to Glatfelter Insurance Group, our Annual Celebration Presenting Sponsor, Royal Square, our Venue Sponsor, and RKL for helping make the evening possible. We’re also grateful to Re-Source York, the incredible speakers, and all of the Personal Achievement Award recipients, community partners, staff, and supporters who helped make the night remarkable.

60 years. Countless stories. So many lives changed.❤️

It truly takes a community to create moments like these filled with celebration, connection, and reminders of just how far people can go. ✨

Stay tuned as we share the uplifting stories of our award winners.

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10/06/2026

🧵 50 Years of Blanketing the World with Love ❤️

For Doris Weaver, the Sewing Group at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church in Glen Rock has been a 50-year journey of creating something that reaches far beyond the church walls.

Over the past five decades, the Sewing Group has handmade and distributed more than 16,000 quilts. They have gone to York County nonprofits, including Bell Family Shelter, and to people around the world.

Recently, we were invited to the church for the Blessing of the Quilts, and WOW. Quilts were beautifully draped over every chair in the church, waiting to be blessed before going to someone who needs a little extra warmth and comfort.

Marcella Kinard, Director of Shelter Services, shared just how much the children love the quilts. For a child staying at the shelter, receiving a handmade quilt can be something special to hold onto, a warm reminder that someone cares.

This group has created a beautiful legacy of kindness. They truly are blanketing the world with love. Thank you, St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church Sewing Group, for the warmth you bring to so many lives. ❤️

10/05/2026

🥣 Team Building and Soup!! A delicious combination! 🥣

Our Mental Health Services team recently held their annual team-building day at Rocky Ridge State Park! Sunshine, blue skies, great food, and plenty of fun.

The team enjoyed BINGO with a twist, designed to help everyone get to know one another, along with different kinds of soup, delicious fudge, and homemade sourdough bread. Then came the activity that had everyone on their feet!

The team lined up shoulder to shoulder, each person holding a balloon between them. The challenge? Take a step forward without letting the balloons fall! It took teamwork and dedication to try and make it happen.😄

Thank you to our amazing Mental Health Services team for being such Good People and for all you do every day! ❤️

Address

160 S George Street
York, PA
17401

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://bellsocialization.com/

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