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 Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0