13 Jun FROM EXCLUSION TO INCLUSION: What the “inclusion revolution” means for adults with disabilities and the powerful role business leaders play

Posted at 01:58h in Press Releases

On Tuesday, June 20, York area business leaders and influencers will lead a free public forum and share insights on creating a path to inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that promotes shared social value and independence for all in society. This first-time York...

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18 May Seeding Transformation: Penn-Mar Launches Garden Initiative to Promote Inclusion and Health and Wellness of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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This spring, Penn-Mar Human Services, in partnership with Whispering Rise Farm & Animal Sanctuary in Freeland, Md., is launching a multipronged horticultural initiative – “Seeding Transformation: Community Learning Garden Project” – in an effort to advance disability inclusion and promote the overall health and wellness of the men...

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17 May Seeding Transformation in the Garden

Posted at 19:51h in CEO Blog

By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation If you’re a gardener like me, you’ve been waiting all winter to get outside in the warm spring weather to start making the magic happen. I love watching...

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17 Apr $250,000 Challenge Grant to Support Community Employment Opportunities for Adults with Disabilities

Posted at 02:03h in Press Releases

With a lack of employment and inclusion opportunities, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) struggle to be integrated in the communities in which they live. Thanks to a $250,000 challenge grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, the nonprofit Penn-Mar Human Services, an Employment First provider,...

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12 Apr Influencing Businesses about the Value of Integrated Employment

Posted at 19:54h in CEO Blog

By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation When a business hires a new employee with a disability being supported by a community provider, the onboarding process, including staff coaching, typically takes several weeks or even...

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24 Feb Two Funding Strategies for Two Different Budget Scenarios

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By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation It’s budget time in Maryland and Pennsylvania and we at Penn-Mar are watching the proceedings with great interest while putting our advocacy strategies in place for both states.In...

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09 Feb THE PENN-MAR FOUNDATION NAMES JULIA HUGGINS AS THE NEWEST MEMBER ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Posted at 02:04h in Press Releases

 Penn-Mar Human Services, a recognized leader in providing innovative, quality supports and services to hundreds of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland and Pennsylvania, names Julia Huggins as the newest member on the board of The Penn-Mar Foundation. Julia Huggins is president and general manager of the...

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19 Jan Transition Time: Stay Informed and Engaged

Posted at 19:57h in CEO Blog

By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation Last week both the U.S. House and Senate laid the groundwork to repeal the Affordable Care Act. No one, including those of us at Penn-Mar, knows exactly how...

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11 Jan 25th Annual Black Tie Gala honors Anne and Bob Kinsley

Posted at 02:07h in Press Releases

On Saturday, March 4, 2017, more than 500 friends of Penn-Mar Human Services will gather for the nonprofit’s 25th Annual Penn-Mar Black Tie Gala to raise more than half a million dollars in support of hundreds of men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland and Pennsylvania....

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09 Jan Penn-Mar Human Services Receives Largest Single Private Gift: $1.5 Million to Establish Career Initiative Endowment

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Penn-Mar Human Services in conjunction with Kay and Jim Pitts, of Naples, Florida, announce their gift of $1.5 million that establishes The Michael James Pitts Endowment for the Advancement of Direct Support Professionals. Their gift recognizes the vital role Direct Support Professionals play in “Transforming Life into Living”...

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