Posted on June 19, 2025
Creating a culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered. Everyone has a fundamental right to feel included in their workplace and community, although feeling “included” and “belonging” are not quite the same thing. To “belong” is to feel accepted and valued within a group…
Posted on June 19, 2025
Creating a culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered. Everyone has a fundamental right to feel included in their workplace and community, although feeling “included” and “belonging” are not quite the same thing. To “belong” is to feel accepted and valued within a group…
Posted on May 22, 2025
Strong leadership is more important than ever in uncertain times. ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources), the leading voice in Washington for community-based providers like Penn-Mar, held their Annual Conference in San Diego last month. This year was particularly special for two Penn-Mar…
Posted on April 24, 2025
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation Every volunteer hour on our behalf helps improve the lives of the people we support. Back in 1991 President George H. W. Bush launched his “1000 Points…
Posted on April 21, 2025
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation New Council of advisors to build upon foundational work. If you’re up on the news, you know that the whole DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) world has been…
Posted on February 11, 2025
LISS Program could be eliminated entirely As I wrote this, our organization is still trying to process the shock and implications of the Moore Administration’s FY26 budget. It proposes $200 million in cuts and cost containment measures for the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and, if…
Posted on January 17, 2025
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation A legacy of monumental changes in laws, opportunities and acceptance for people with IDD. At noon on January 20th, Donald J. Trump will take the oath of…
Posted on December 16, 2024
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation Generous donors help Penn-Mar achieve greatness in the service of others. While I was working with our production team this past week to film a video for…
Posted on November 19, 2024
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation Includes four core strategies to fulfill Penn-Mar’s mission and brand promise. Last week our team members were sent a recap of our Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Strategic Plan…
Posted on October 16, 2024
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation Kelly Baker has made her mark nationally as a program champion. Last month I gave a shout out to four of our deserving DSPs during DSP Recognition…
Posted on September 6, 2024
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation Starting on September 8th, we will be observing Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, a nationwide celebration to acknowledge and highlight the dedicated direct support workforce that…