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April 2026 HEART Award Winners

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…

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April 2026 HEART Award Winners

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…

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Penn-Mar’s Kathy Rogers Named One of Maryland Top 100 Women For 2nd Time

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…

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Crystal Rich’s Journey: From Family Caregiver to Empowering DSP

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…

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Four Years of Fashion Inclusivity: Penn-Mar Human Services and Jemicy School Disability-Inclusive Fashion Show Returns for 4th Year

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…

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From a Film Festival Debut to “Rhinestone Chic” Runway Designs

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…

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Be the Reason Someone Gives: Become a Champion

Posted on April 2, 2026

Champions turn everyday moments into powerful reasons for others to give.   By Tina Chan Sweenie Penn-Mar Associate Director of Development and Volunteer and Donor Engagement  Give Local York is coming up, and this is one of the easiest ways to make an impact in just one day. Hundreds of local…

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Penn-Mar Gala Unites Local Community

Posted on March 30, 2026

Annual fundraiser featured game-changing matching gift challenge. By Kari Ebeling Penn-Mar Director of Development and Special Events    With more than three decades of experience producing large‑scale fundraising events, I’ve learned that every gala has its own personality, its own rhythm, and its own set of challenges. Stepping into…

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We’re Here: Then, Now, Always

Posted on March 23, 2026

Recognizing the lasting presence, progress, and promise of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) selected “We’re Here: Then, Now, Always” as the theme for this year’s National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Building on last year’s campaign, the message…

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Thinking Outside the Big Box

Posted on March 19, 2026

After 30 years in retail, Daniella Amos found renewed purpose supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After three decades working in the retail field, Daniella Amos started to feel like she was ready to take a leap and explore different careers that excited her and gave…

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Team Member Spotlight: Teresa O’Brien

Posted on March 17, 2026

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…

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