By Doug Summerson, Penn-Mar Sibling [caption id="attachment_10245" align="alignleft" width="198"] Doug Summerson (L) and Abbie Summerson (R) as children.[/caption]I have one sibling - my older sister, Abbie.At an early age, Abbie was diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism. She communicates verbally but does not...
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation Jackie Stevens, our Chief Operating Officer, always reminds us that Penn-Mar is good at figuring things out. Innovation is one of our Core Values and we consistently tap...
[caption id="attachment_10138" align="alignleft" width="225"] David Lindauer and Scott Barrows threw out the first pitches of the game while their friend Jeff Young and the York Revs mascot cheered them on.[/caption]Jacob Rhinesmith’s grand slam on Opening Weekend at WellSpan Park Stadium wasn’t the only “home run”...
Four individuals Penn-Mar supports have found a home for their customized employment skills working for Chartwells K12 at the Dallastown Area School District in Pennsylvania.A Division of The Compass Group, the nation’s largest family of food service and facilities service companies, Chartwells provides dining programs...
- Nonprofit’s Chief Advancement Officer Included on Prestigious List For First Time - April 29, 2024Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce that Kathy Rogers, chief advancement officer and executive...
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation [caption id="attachment_1672" align="alignright" width="300"] Gregory MillerPresident/CEO Penn-Mar Human Services[/caption]For the past 18 months, our Belonging Initiative has challenged us to dissect how the culture we envision and promote...
The Penn-Mar HEART Award program recognizes team members whose passion and performance leave the mark of their own legacy through exceptional demonstrations of Honesty, Excellence, Advocacy, Respect, and Teamwork. We are proud to announce our latest round of HEART Award Winners! Join us in congratulating...
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...
 [caption id="attachment_9827" align="alignleft" width="225"] Julia Quarles is gaining valuable experience using her tablet, which her mother Janice purchased for her last March as a tool to support her passion for books and reading.[/caption]Julia Quarles loves to read. You’ll seldom find her without a book, magazine...
-Dr. Angela Chambers-Hinton Will Support and Grow the Nonprofit’s Influence Across Nation- April 8, 2024Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce that Angela Chambers-Hinton, Ed.D, has been hired as...