Adam Dodd is ready to jump back into the workforce, and chances are, with COVID restrictions easing, the economy slowly rebounding, and daily life returning to some normality, he will land his dream job soon. A Penn-Mar resident since 2002, Adam, 40, has begun actively looking...
Each month, we’re highlighting 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...
Shawn Fuller got his start in the human services field over thirty years ago. As he says, “For most of the time I’ve worked in this field I’ve chosen to be in direct support. Only about 20% of my time has ever been spent supervising...
By Jackie Summers, Senior Director of Development | Penn-Mar Human Services Last year the Penn-Mar Gala was held just days before the country went into lockdown due to the COVID pandemic. Well, the stars are aligning in our favor once again as we prepare to host our...
Jordan Ketterman is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. As a production assistant, he is a crucial member of the team at Maryland Print House, a screen-printing company based in Manchester, Carroll County. My partners and I founded the company in December 2017....
April is National Volunteer Month, and we’re excited to share some Q&As featuring our Volunteer Advocates. Tina Chan Sweenie, our Manager of Volunteer and Donor Engagement, caught up with some of Penn-Mar’s incredible advocates to learn a little bit about them and why they’re so passionate...
April is National Volunteer Month, and we’re excited to share some Q&As featuring our Volunteer Advocates. Tina Chan Sweenie, our Manager of Volunteer and Donor Engagement, caught up with some of Penn-Mar’s incredible advocates to learn a little bit about them and why they’re so passionate...
April is National Volunteer Month, and we’re excited to share some Q&As featuring our Volunteer Advocates. Tina Chan Sweenie, our Manager of Volunteer and Donor Engagement, caught up with some of Penn-Mar’s incredible advocates to learn a little bit about them and why they’re so passionate...
The Penn-Mar HEART Committee is proud to announce our most recent round of HEART Award winners! 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 Team Work. Read...
Regardless of the industry, employee retainment can be a constant challenge companies – and the pandemic only made things worse. For Penn-Mar, our support for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is directly tied to our fantastic team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). Without...