Throughout the United States, organizations like Penn-Mar will be observing National Volunteer Week, April 21 – 27, designed as “a week-long celebration that places a spotlight on inspiring figures whose invaluable seeds of kindness through volunteering are bettering the community and our world in general.”And...
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...
Today, Jarrett Schmidt turns 32. His birthday wish? To find a job, and soon. He’s ready and eager to begin the journey with the support of Penn-Mar’s Customized Employment team, who have been working with the Harford County native for the past six months to...
On March 22, The Jemicy School in Owings Mills once again partnered with Penn-Mar to present the 2nd Annual Inclusive Fashion Show, featuring the adaptive clothing designs of eight AP Arts Program students and 17 Penn-Mar models with intellectual disabilities.This unique collaboration showcased the creativity...
By Jackie Summers, Penn-Mar Human Services Senior Director of Development [caption id="attachment_9545" align="alignleft" width="300"] Jackie Summers at the 2024 Gala.[/caption]I’m finally catching my breath from the year-long planning of Penn-Mar’s 32nd Annual Gala. Yet again, it was so heartwarming to experience the magnificence of the event...
- Partnership with Jemicy School Continues, Presenting Clothing Designed Specifically for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - March 13, 2024Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to present the return of...
-American Advertising Federation Recognizes Penn-Mar Promotional Video with Silver Addy-March 12, 2024Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is honored to share that the nonprofit has been recognized by the American Advertising Federation’s...