York North Rotarians served a picnic style dinner for the residents at Bell Socialization Services this summer. Bell Socialization Services is York County’s only 30-day emergency shelter for homeless families. Families often become homeless due to insufficient income, job loss, or poor housing conditions.
The shelter offers temporary housing with supportive services to help families regain independence. The facility includes eleven bedrooms and can house up to 40 people per night. Basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter are provided.
Bell Socialization’s staff provide intensive support, helping many families secure permanent housing within 20 days. Impressively, 89% of families who use the shelter do not return to emergency housing. The shelter is inclusive of adult males, allowing fathers and older boys to stay with their families.
Bell Socialization Services offers:
- Thirty-day emergency housing
- Intensive staff support to secure permanent housing
- Referrals to vital community resources for follow-up services and support
- Transitional housing through the Bridge Housing Program for up to one year to work on long-term goals