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34 Years of Transformation: Penn-Mar Human Services’ Gala Fundraiser Returns

Posted on February 9, 2026

– Nonprofit’s Most Significant and Anticipated Event Welcomes 500 Supporters From Two States –   February 9, 2026  Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will proudly welcome 500 friends, benefactors, and supporters to its most important fundraiser of…

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34 Years of Transformation: Penn-Mar Human Services’ Gala Fundraiser Returns

Posted on February 9, 2026

– Nonprofit’s Most Significant and Anticipated Event Welcomes 500 Supporters From Two States –   February 9, 2026  Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will proudly welcome 500 friends, benefactors, and supporters to its most important fundraiser of…

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Matching Gift Campaign to Enhance Penn-Mar’s Services in Carroll County 

Posted on February 6, 2026

The Kahlert Foundation invests generous $200,000 challenge match, doubling donor impact.  Right now, there are 200,000 reasons to support Penn-Mar’s growth and expansion in Carroll County. Thanks to The Kahlert Foundation’s generosity, gifts towards Penn-Mar’s Washington Heights building renovation in Westminster are being matched up to $200,000, doubling donations to $400,000.   Double Your…

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Team Member Spotlight: Jeannine O’Mahony

Posted on January 30, 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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Assistive Tech Device Helps Saar Find Her Voice and Strengthen Relationships

Posted on January 28, 2026

Corina Gartland helps Saar Fanjoy speak for herself.  When Direct Support Professional (DSP) Corina Gartland first met Saar Fanjoy, she found her using a binder with Velcro tabs to communicate. Being non-verbal, Saar would sometimes express her frustrations physically, tossing the binder aside and hitting…

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Jacey James: Leading With Heart to Transform Lives at Penn-Mar 

Posted on January 21, 2026

Jacey supports Frank continue meaningful activities after a devastating loss. Three years ago, Frank Mansfield was in the car with his sister, Isabell, who suffered a fatal car accident. Frank was hospitalized with multiple broken bones. While he continues to grieve the loss of his sister, the steady support of his…

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Penn-Mar Human Services Names The Kahlert Foundation as Recipient of 2026 “Distinguished Humanitarian Award”

Posted on January 20, 2026

– The Kahlert Foundation Will Be Honored at Penn-Mar’s 34th Annual Gala – January 20, 2026 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), has awarded its 2026 Distinguished Humanitarian Award to The Kahlert…

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Penn-Mar Team Member Betty Huggins-Martin Honored with “Outstanding Direct Support Professional (DSP)” Award

Posted on January 6, 2026

The community-based Senior DSP received a citation from Maryland Governor Wes Moore.  In October, the Maryland Department of Health, along with partners from the Maryland Department of Disabilities and the Maryland Department of Labor hosted a celebration of everyday heroes who go above and beyond to support individuals with developmental disabilities.  …

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Styling, Profiling, and Thriving: Dave Peak’s “Perfecto Year”

Posted on January 5, 2026

Dave starred in a documentary, Thriving Together, The Power of Inclusion, that explored the lives of people with disabilities.  Dave Peak has always wanted to be on TV. With the ability to “cry on a dime,” he hopes to someday audition and land roles in soap operas…

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Karen Koenigsberg: Team Member Spotlight

Posted on December 22, 2025

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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Our Future Shaped by Design

Posted on December 17, 2025

Why intention matters, and how your generosity helps shape what’s next. I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe the holiday season is here again! Imagine if we didn’t prepare for it and just “showed up.” Christmas would feel like just another date on the calendar.  Have you ever considered reimagining your holiday…

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