Bella helping kids read at the Rescue Mission Timothy Martin June 21, 2012 1 minute read Earlier this week, we told you about the Rescue Mission using dogs to help people in recovery. But WFIR’s Timothy Martin says the mission has started another program involving kids, books and a dog named Bella. Click here for more information. Share: Post navigation Previous: Steam locomotive passenger excursions return to RoanokeNext: Hot weather poses dangers to cars Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026