18 May Seeding Transformation: Penn-Mar Launches Garden Initiative to Promote Inclusion and Health and Wellness of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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This spring, Penn-Mar Human Services, in partnership with Whispering Rise Farm & Animal Sanctuary in Freeland, Md., is launching a multipronged horticultural initiative – “Seeding Transformation: Community Learning Garden Project” – in an effort to advance disability inclusion and promote the overall health and wellness of the men...

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17 Apr $250,000 Challenge Grant to Support Community Employment Opportunities for Adults with Disabilities

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With a lack of employment and inclusion opportunities, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) struggle to be integrated in the communities in which they live. Thanks to a $250,000 challenge grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, the nonprofit Penn-Mar Human Services, an Employment First provider,...

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09 Feb THE PENN-MAR FOUNDATION NAMES JULIA HUGGINS AS THE NEWEST MEMBER ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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 Penn-Mar Human Services, a recognized leader in providing innovative, quality supports and services to hundreds of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland and Pennsylvania, names Julia Huggins as the newest member on the board of The Penn-Mar Foundation. Julia Huggins is president and general manager of the...

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11 Jan 25th Annual Black Tie Gala honors Anne and Bob Kinsley

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On Saturday, March 4, 2017, more than 500 friends of Penn-Mar Human Services will gather for the nonprofit’s 25th Annual Penn-Mar Black Tie Gala to raise more than half a million dollars in support of hundreds of men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland and Pennsylvania....

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09 Jan Penn-Mar Human Services Receives Largest Single Private Gift: $1.5 Million to Establish Career Initiative Endowment

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Penn-Mar Human Services in conjunction with Kay and Jim Pitts, of Naples, Florida, announce their gift of $1.5 million that establishes The Michael James Pitts Endowment for the Advancement of Direct Support Professionals. Their gift recognizes the vital role Direct Support Professionals play in “Transforming Life into Living”...

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12 Sep Penn-Mar Human Services Launches Major Career Development Initiative for Its Frontline Workforce During National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Sept. 12 to 16

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Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the eyes and ears of the care system – the frontline staff who provide vitally needed life-long care and support to men and women with disabilities. During National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, Sept. 12 to 16, Penn-Mar Human Services is launching its...

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27 Jul Penn-Mar Human Services Announces Jonathan R. Kinsley as New Board Chairman

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Jonathan R. Kinsley, president and COO of Kinsley Construction, Inc., named board chairman of the Maryland/Pennsylvania nonprofit human service organization Penn-Mar Human Services names Jonathan R. Kinsley, as the new chairman of its board of directors. As chair, he succeeds Anthony Gallo, Managing Director, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Md.,...

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