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Posted on May 22, 2025
When Jen Skelly was debating whether to enhance her credentials with a general studies master’s degree or focus on a curriculum that would benefit her work at Penn-Mar as Director of PA Operations, she chose the latter. That decision led to a two-year journey with…
Posted on May 22, 2025
When Jen Skelly was debating whether to enhance her credentials with a general studies master’s degree or focus on a curriculum that would benefit her work at Penn-Mar as Director of PA Operations, she chose the latter. That decision led to a two-year journey with…
Posted on May 22, 2025
DSPs show creativity and commitment to providing person-centered experiences. Penn-Mar is known for its innovative, person-centered approach that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live courageous, independent lives. To that end, Michal Edmondson, a Residential Supervisor at a Penn-Mar home in White Hall, Maryland,…
Posted on May 16, 2025
Gabby has discovered her true calling and is thriving and excelling in her career. In June, Gabby will be celebrating her 4th anniversary working for the Hardware Meets Software™ (HMS) Plant in Manchester, PA. The industrial automation company helps customers run their businesses with components…
Posted on May 14, 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…
Posted on May 2, 2025
– Funds Will Be Used to Equip 30 Residential Homes with Smart Home Technology – May 2, 2025 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is delighted to share that the organization has…
Posted on April 29, 2025
Trending at the 3rd Annual Inclusive Fashion Show held April 11th at The Jemicy School in Owings Mills, MD were soft fabrics with a “loungewear-esq” vibe, according to Tina Chan Sweenie, Associate Director of Development at Penn-Mar Human Services and one of the program’s organizers….
Posted on April 28, 2025
11th hour negotiations and intense advocacy saved program from total cuts Janet Wagoner was relieved to hear the Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Program, which was at risk of being eliminated entirely, was spared in the eleventh hour in the FY 2026 budget for the…
Posted on April 25, 2025
By Robert Sacca, Director of Program Execution, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Volunteering will help you find joy and purpose in the service of others. 25 years of service in the Army, including three deployments to Afghanistan, and my current position as a Colonel in the…
Posted on April 25, 2025
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 23, 2025
They used their training and voices to impact Maryland’s FY 25/26 budget decisions. For many years Penn-Mar has joined hundreds of advocates, families, and fellow providers traveling to Annapolis for Developmental Disabilities (DD) Day at the Legislature to lend its voice about disability rights and…