By Maria Engler, Penn-Mar Senior DSP III This public display is a visual expression of their immense value and capabilities.Through my connections at the York JCC (Jewish Community Center) I was fortunate to be able to secure their lobby space for the month of December to...
- Maryland Native Marvin Lee Pyles, Ph.D. to Oversee Nonprofit’s Financial Strategy - December 3, 2024Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), announced today that Marvin Lee Pyles, Ph.D. has been hired as...
“My faith tells me that you need to help people.”[caption id="attachment_11369" align="alignleft" width="225"] Katrina at the Penn-Mar carnival, ready to serve.[/caption]Katrina Cooper started cutting people’s hair when she was 17 and went on to build a cosmetology career and several related businesses. By the age...
By David Hilbert - Penn-Mar Human Services Donor, Volunteer, Family Member [caption id="attachment_11318" align="alignleft" width="300"] Lisa Hilbert with her parents Robert and Barbara Hilbert.[/caption]Lisa is the youngest of five children raised by our loving and devoted parents, Robert and Barbara Hilbert. As a 14-year-old boy, I...
Her personal experience helps her to better understand the people she supports.Anja Allgood is a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at a Penn-Mar home in Glen Rock, Pa. where she supports four gentlemen with diverse disabilities. They range in age from 26 to 75. She credits...
By Joe DiPaola, Penn-Mar Sibling Mike joined our family as my younger brother when I was five. I don’t remember much of those early days except that my parents were worried about Mike’s health and future. Yes, Mike was different, but to my family Mike was...
October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month Encourages “Access to Good Jobs for All.” As we reflect on the past month, we celebrate the contributions, achievements, and potential of people with disabilities in the workplace. For employers, hiring this capable and motivated workforce can have a positive...
Access, In-Person Ballot Marking Devices, Mail-in, FAX and Online Options Ensure Their Votes Are Counted on Election Day [caption id="attachment_11054" align="alignleft" width="300"] Derek Hamburg, Pearce Riggin, Danielle Gattine, Jenny Brower, attending the Maryland Works Event.[/caption]Derek Hamburg worked with Penn-Mar’s supported employment team to find a warehouse...
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...
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. BillieJo Brown, nominated by Maria Engler"BillieJo is being recognized for her exceptional ability to engage the individuals...