By Jill Golueke, Penn-Mar Volunteer and Board Member The month of April is dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions volunteers make by generously donating their time and talents to worthy causes.I am one of those volunteers who does not seek,...
Penn-Mar Human Services Direct Support Professional Named One of Nation’s Best- Senior DSP Maria Swift Recipient of Prestigious ANCOR DSP of the Year Award -  We are honored to announce that one of our outstanding Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Maria Swift, has been named the...
By Cheryl Barrows, Administrative Volunteer, Penn-Mar 30th Anniversary Gala Some 20 years ago when our friends and Penn-Mar supporters Jill and Steve Golueke invited my husband and me to the Black Tie Gala, we could never have imagined how devoted we would become to the organization’s...
[caption id="attachment_3291" align="alignleft" width="300"] The entrance to Carroll County Public Library's Exploration Commons at 50 East, which opened to the public on December 17th, 2021. (Photo: CCPL Staff)[/caption] As a community hub and resource for learning and literacy Carroll County Public Library (CCPL) is ahead of...
When building a resume and preparing for job interviews, there are many different factors to consider. Your education level is important. So is your previous work experience. References are crucial; not to mention the interview itself. ...
There are many different things that factor into getting a job. First, you build a resume and send it to a company as part of your application for a job. If the company thinks you could be a good fit for the position, they’ll schedule...
When Tina Chan Sweenie started working for Penn-Mar in January 2020 as Manager of Volunteer and Donor Engagement, she could never have imagined that only two months later the COVID pandemic would bring her outreach efforts to a screeching halt.With people and programs moving from...
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...
As a full-time Dean’s List student and an extremely dedicated employee, Jessica Patchel has her hands full. Penn-Mar was very fortunate to have Jessica join our team three and a half years ago as a Residential Assistant. Since then, she has been promoted twice and...
Once you’re grown up, you’re expected to work to make money so you can provide for yourself and your family. This allows you to do things like buy a house, pay your bills, travel, and save for anything else you want. However, the type of...