LISS Program could be eliminated entirely[caption id="attachment_1672" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gregory MillerPresident/CEO Penn-Mar Human Services[/caption]As I wrote this, our organization is still trying to process the shock and implications of the Moore Administration’s FY26 budget. It proposes $200 million in cuts and cost containment measures for...
- Current Penn-Mar Employee Jennifer Hobbs to Assume New Leadership Position -February 7, 2025Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce the creation of a new executive position, Chief Development...
Tropical Smoothie led to “forever job”Penn-Mar DSP Susan Wagner supports a gentleman at Penn-Mar who loves to stop in at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Westminster for a frosty treat. It was there that they met Lydia Haines, a part-time worker who often took their order.Over...
- 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...