25 Nov Penn-Mar Helping to Bring People with Disabilities into Maryland’s Workforce

Posted at 20:17h in News

The Baltimore Business Journal’ s In The C-Suite profiled our CEO, Greg Miller, for bringing more people with disabilities into Maryland’s workforce. This profile highlighted a recent initiative of ours that brought business owners and government officials together to meet with those who employee individuals...

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20 Nov Penn-Mar Volunteers Helped Plant 61 New Trees on the Road of Remembrance

Posted at 20:15h in News

In the early 1920s, 400 sycamore trees were planted along a 12-mile stretch of the Susquehanna Trail, from Jacobus to the Maryland Line in York County, Pa. The Road of Remembrance, as it was named, was created in honor of those who served in World...

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05 Nov Safety Education Collaboration Earns Special Recognition

Posted at 20:13h in News

Safety is top-of-mind at Penn-Mar for both staff and the individuals they support. And according to Charlotte Quante, a DSP in the Day Program at Far Hills and a member of the Penn-Mar Safety committee, “When it comes to safety concerns and guidance, it’s good...

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24 Oct Penn-Mar Human Services Launches Its Third Career Ladder Class, Promoting Recognition and Higher Wages for Direct Support Professionals

Posted at 20:08h in News

Penn-Mar Human Services is thrilled to announce the launch of a third Career Ladder class, and the names of the 30 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) whose compassion, professionalism, and participation in this program exemplify their commitment to transforming life into living for the individuals that Penn-Mar supports.Please...

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24 Oct Penn-Mar Human Services Taking Guests Around The World For 27th Annual Black Tie Gala

Posted at 20:02h in News

Celebrated Fundraiser is Biggest Event of the Year For Regional NonprofitBaltimore, MD – In honor of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Penn-Mar Human Services will welcome hundreds of friends, family, and supporters on March 2nd for the 27th annual Black Tie Gala. This signature fundraising event, which...

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19 Oct Living a Full Life

Posted at 19:54h in News

[caption id="attachment_4871" align="alignleft" width="234"] Johnny Yankovich on the job at Crescent Industries in New Freedom, PA.[/caption]If you ask Johnny Yankovich what he likes about having a job, he’ll tell you straight out – “I like earning money.” Some of that money, he’s happy to say,...

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19 Oct MARION DYKE TO BE PRESENTED FRONTLINE MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Posted at 01:28h in News, Press Releases, Uncategorized

Penn-Mar Supervisor Cited for Outstanding WorkBy PAR (Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability) Marion Dyke, supervisor for over 7 years with Penn-Mar Human Services, has been selected as the Frontline Manager of the Year Award for Pennsylvania’s Central Region by PAR, the Commonwealth...

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01 Oct Pride and Independence

Posted at 19:31h in News

[caption id="attachment_4865" align="alignleft" width="203"] With a proud grin, Will Ford stands amid huge boxes of waste paper ready to be recycled at CPG in York.[/caption]With a keen eye on the sky, Will Ford just may be Penn-Mar’s official weatherman. Bump into him anywhere and he’ll...

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25 Sep A Huge Moment for The Birthday Girl

Posted at 19:29h in News

Not everyone is excited to turn 40 years old but it’s always a good excuse to throw a party. Lesha Breighner thought so, too, when she reached that critical milestone last year. Unfortunately she didn’t have the time she needed to book the venue for...

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17 Sep THE PENN-MAR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

Posted at 01:31h in News, Press Releases, Uncategorized

Penn-Mar Human Services, a recognized leader in providing innovative, quality supports and services to hundreds of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Maryland and Pennsylvania, and the The Penn-Mar Foundation is pleased to announce Anthony Gallo, as the Foundation board’s new chair, and Elizabeth “Beth” Pitts-Madonna as the...

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