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Posted on May 6, 2026
Find out how we’re building the next strategic plan for Penn-Mar. As each new fiscal year approaches, many of us at Penn-Mar are already making notes of things we want to accomplish, attain, or do differently in the coming months. Setting more ambitious future goals often requires…
Posted on May 6, 2026
Find out how we’re building the next strategic plan for Penn-Mar. As each new fiscal year approaches, many of us at Penn-Mar are already making notes of things we want to accomplish, attain, or do differently in the coming months. Setting more ambitious future goals often requires…
Posted on May 5, 2026
Nurturing growth, learning, and professional excellence across the organization. By Jackie Stevens Penn-Mar Chief Operating Officer I vividly remember the day I met and interviewed Jen Skelly in 2002 for a Residential Program Manager position. When I asked her the tried-and-true question, “Where do you see…
Posted on April 30, 2026
Volunteers at Penn-Mar are giving their time, energy, and heart to others in the community. April is National Volunteer Month, and the spirit of generosity is alive and well at Penn-Mar. Over the years, Penn-Mar has received support from families, individuals, and small businesses who have generously shared their time, talent, and resources. Many corporate volunteer teams…
Posted on April 30, 2026
Amanda DeStefani Builds Programs Around People. Now She’s Being Recognized for It.  On April 23, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), a leading national association dedicated to advancing the future of supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), presented 57 Direct Support Professional (DSP) of…
Posted on April 22, 2026
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. We are proud to announce our latest round of HEART Award Winners! Join us in congratulating…
Posted on April 17, 2026
– DSP Amanda DeStefani Wins ANCOR’s 2026 Award for Person-Centered Supports – April 17, 2025 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to share that the American Network of Community Options…
Posted on April 13, 2026
– Maryland Daily Record’s Annual Awards Recognize State’s Most Impactful Women Leaders – April 10, 2026 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is honored to share that Kathy Rogers, executive director of…
Posted on April 9, 2026
Crystal Rich brings her drive and heart to help people grow and live more independently. Crystal Rich assumed responsibility early in life for the daily care of her great-grandmother, who suffered from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Recognizing the value of her experience, she began considering how others might benefit from her…
Posted on April 8, 2026
– “70’s Chic” Will Be the Theme of This Year’s Annual Event Now Open to the Public – Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will welcome family, friends, and, for the first…
Posted on April 7, 2026
The Jemicy School and Penn-Mar continue their Fashion Show collaboration. Last October, students from The Jemicy School in Owings Mills traveled to New York for the debut of their documentary, “Fashion with a Purpose,” at the largest annual high school film festival, All American High School Film Festival (AAHSFF).  The…