- York, Pa. Philanthropists Will Be Honored at Penn-Mar’s 33rd Annual Gala - January 31, 2025York, Pa. – In 2017, Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), established the Distinguished Humanitarian Award to highlight specific...
Each month, we highlight a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages.We’re excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do.So, tune in for...
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Governor Wes Moore announced his proposed budget for Maryland, which included significant cuts to DDA services. While we appreciate the thoughtfulness behind the governor’s proposed budget and acknowledge the difficult decisions the administration must make, it is our duty to...
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation A legacy of monumental changes in laws, opportunities and acceptance for people with IDD.[caption id="attachment_1672" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gregory MillerPresident/CEO Penn-Mar Human Services[/caption]At noon on January 20th, Donald J....
As a member of the Holiday Committee for the Maryland Day Program, DSP Christal Lovelist has had a busy December. She recently accompanied the people she supports to the Dollar Store where they thoughtfully selected “Secret Santa” gifts for their December 20 holiday luncheon in...
By Maria Engler, Penn-Mar Senior DSP III This public display is a visual expression of their immense value and capabilities.Through my connections at the York JCC (Jewish Community Center) I was fortunate to be able to secure their lobby space for the month of December to...
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation Generous donors help Penn-Mar achieve greatness in the service of others.While I was working with our production team this past week to film a video for our March...
- Maryland Native Marvin Lee Pyles, Ph.D. to Oversee Nonprofit’s Financial Strategy - December 3, 2024Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), announced today that Marvin Lee Pyles, Ph.D. has been hired as...
“My faith tells me that you need to help people.”[caption id="attachment_11369" align="alignleft" width="225"] Katrina at the Penn-Mar carnival, ready to serve.[/caption]Katrina Cooper started cutting people’s hair when she was 17 and went on to build a cosmetology career and several related businesses. By the age...
By David Hilbert - Penn-Mar Human Services Donor, Volunteer, Family Member [caption id="attachment_11318" align="alignleft" width="300"] Lisa Hilbert with her parents Robert and Barbara Hilbert.[/caption]Lisa is the youngest of five children raised by our loving and devoted parents, Robert and Barbara Hilbert. As a 14-year-old boy, I...