- Maryland Daily Record’s Annual Awards Recognize State’s Most Impactful Women Leaders -April 10, 2026Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is honored to share that Kathy Rogers, executive director of the Penn-Mar...
Crystal Rich brings her drive and heart to help people grow and live more independently. Crystal Rich assumed responsibility early in life for the daily care of her great-grandmother, who suffered from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Recognizing the value of her experience, she began considering how others might benefit from her...
- “70’s Chic” Will Be the Theme of This Year’s Annual Event Now Open to the Public -Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will welcome family, friends, and, for the first time,...
The Jemicy School and Penn-Mar continue their Fashion Show collaboration.[caption id="attachment_15379" align="alignleft" width="300"] A Jemicy student designer and a Penn-Mar model pose together.[/caption]Last October, students from The Jemicy School in Owings Mills traveled to New York for the debut of their documentary, "Fashion with a Purpose," at the largest...
Champions turn everyday moments into powerful reasons for others to give.  By Tina Chan Sweenie Penn-Mar Associate Director of Development and Volunteer and Donor Engagement Give Local York is coming up, and this is one of the easiest ways to make an impact in just one day. Hundreds of local non-profits have...
Annual fundraiser featured game-changing matching gift challenge.By Kari Ebeling Penn-Mar Director of Development and Special Events [caption id="attachment_15288" align="alignright" width="300"] Kari Ebeling and Greg Kahlert stand together at the Gala.[/caption] With more than three decades of experience producing large‑scale fundraising events, I’ve learned that every gala has its own personality,...
Recognizing the lasting presence, progress, and promise of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.[caption id="attachment_1672" align="alignright" width="300"] Gregory MillerPresident/CEO Penn-Mar Human Services[/caption]The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) selected “We’re Here: Then, Now, Always” as the theme for this year’s National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month....
After 30 years in retail, Daniella Amos found renewed purpose supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.[caption id="attachment_15245" align="alignright" width="300"] Daniella Amos[/caption]After three decades working in the retail field, Daniella Amos started to feel like she was ready to take a leap and explore different careers that...
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...
Cindy Rohrbaugh’s Personal Outcome Measures (POMs) assessment helped turn her goals for independence into a plan. [caption id="attachment_15199" align="alignright" width="300"] Cindy Rohrbaugh poses with her father, Glenn.[/caption]Since 2014, Cindy Rohrbaugh, 45, has lived with two Life Sharing families. The Life Sharing program at Penn-Mar's Pennsylvania residential program provides an alternative...