June 26, 2019 One of the first questions Susan Vita was asked 25 years ago, when she took her then infant son Michael to Baltimore’s Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Down syndrome clinic was, “what are your hopes for him?” “Essentially my answer was that I want him to be happy....
By Vanessa Whitman, Director of Maryland Services, Penn-Mar Human Services Walking through the doors of Penn-Mar’s Far Hills Day Learning Center in New Freedom, PA is such an uplifting experience. This amazing space was officially opened last June to much fanfare and was so unlike the...
It’s been a year now since Vince Brady, 53, got his job at Infinito’s and he is loving it, especially because he’s making tips on top of earning a paycheck.“Vince does love his job, and he’s very money driven,” said Penn-Mar Career Counselor Tricia Zeltwanger....
What started as a job opportunity that she thought would help advance her career has grown into a labor of love for Penn-Mar Direct Support Professional and Residential Supervisor Katie Shaw. Looking for a life change, Katie moved to Pennsylvania nine years ago from her native...
By Jackie Stevens, Chief Operating Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services Cultivating leadership in yourself and others is such a journey.I have been at Penn-Mar for 26 years – supervising people for 24 of those years – but I can say with all honesty that I still don’t...
Penn-Mar Human Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Jackie Stevens to the position of Chief Operating Officer overseeing programs and services in both Pennsylvania and Maryland. Penn-Mar is a recognized leader in providing innovative, quality supports and services to hundreds of adults with...
This past November, Charlie Nickel took a huge step towards full independence when he moved into his own apartment. He was quick to note, and proudly too, that this is not the first time he’s lived on his own.Charlie, 52, has always striven for independence....
By Jackie Summers, Senior Director of Development Years ago I attended the Penn-Mar Gala as a guest. I would tell people that it was my favorite social event. Now I’m the person who manages this huge undertaking, overseeing the logistics and sponsorships while working closely with our...
For a young man of 26, Noah Rinehart has had quite a number of titles to his name. He’s a volunteer, a Special Olympics athlete representative, library assistant, band member, college student, church council member, self-advocate and public speaker, and, as a part-time employee at...
By Kathy Rogers, Chief Advancement Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Executive Director, Penn-Mar Foundation Empowering people to be their own voice is a mantra at Penn-Mar. We talk about this in terms of the individuals we support and our person-centered culture. On February 13th, nearly 40 Penn-Mar...