With a background spanning direct support and technology, Amie Newton is making assistive technology more accessible and impactful. [caption id="attachment_16218" align="alignright" width="300"] Aime Newton (left) helps coworker Allis Kensing demonstrate an Assistive Technology tool.[/caption] For Amie Newton, technology has always been about solving problems. At Penn-Mar, that curiosity is connecting...
Penn-Mar’s Washington Heights building will expand opportunity and independence in Carroll County.May 13, 2026 was a day to remember as we celebrated the grand opening of the new home of Penn-Mar West – an innovative space that caters to the needs of our team members, families, and the people with intellectual...
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...
When we look into the horizon of our future, most of us think about it in familiar ways.We imagine what life might look like a few years from now. Maybe it’s a different pace, more time with family, or plans that finally have room to breathe. There’s a sense of...
- New 7,500-Square-Foot Westminster Building Will Greatly Expand Services in Carroll County-May 11, 2026Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce the official grand opening of its new Penn-Mar West facility...
Find out how we’re building the next strategic plan for Penn-Mar.[caption id="attachment_1672" align="alignright" width="300"] Gregory MillerPresident/CEO Penn-Mar Human Services[/caption]As each new fiscal year approaches, many of us at Penn-Mar are already making notes of things we want to accomplish, attain, or do differently in the coming months....
Nurturing growth, learning, and professional excellence across the organization.By Jackie Stevens Penn-Mar Chief Operating Officer [caption id="attachment_15970" align="alignright" width="300"] Jen Skelly at her ANCOR Leadership Academy graduation.[/caption]I vividly remember the day I met and interviewed Jen Skelly in 2002 for a Residential Program Manager position. When I...
Volunteers at Penn-Mar are giving their time, energy, and heart to others in the community. April is National Volunteer Month, and the spirit of generosity is alive and well at Penn-Mar. Over the years, Penn-Mar has received support from families, individuals, and small businesses who have generously shared their time, talent, and resources. Many corporate volunteer teams also offer hands-on assistance with landscaping...
Amanda DeStefani Builds Programs Around People. Now She’s Being Recognized for It.  [caption id="attachment_15947" align="alignright" width="300"] From L to R: Ally Comerci, Amanda DeStefani, and Vanessa Whitman pose together while Amanda holds her award.[/caption]On April 23, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), a leading national association dedicated...
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...