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Volunteer Spirit Soars: How the People We Support Are Giving Back to Their Communities

Posted on April 22, 2024

Throughout the United States, organizations like Penn-Mar will be observing National Volunteer Week, April 21 – 27, designed as “a week-long celebration that places a spotlight on inspiring figures whose invaluable seeds of kindness through volunteering are bettering the community and our world in general.”…

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Volunteer Spirit Soars: How the People We Support Are Giving Back to Their Communities

Posted on April 22, 2024

Throughout the United States, organizations like Penn-Mar will be observing National Volunteer Week, April 21 – 27, designed as “a week-long celebration that places a spotlight on inspiring figures whose invaluable seeds of kindness through volunteering are bettering the community and our world in general.”…

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April 2024 HEART Award Winners

Posted on April 16, 2024

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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Team Member Spotlight: Leah Rhein

Posted on April 9, 2024

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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Getting to the Center of Greater Independence One Book at a Time

Posted on April 8, 2024

  Julia Quarles loves to read. You’ll seldom find her without a book, magazine or, more recently, a tablet and C-Pen Reader in her hands — assistive reading technology that is opening up a whole new world for the Baltimore County native, and giving her…

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Penn-Mar Human Services Welcomes New Director of Consulting Services

Posted on April 8, 2024

-Dr. Angela Chambers-Hinton Will Support and Grow the Nonprofit’s Influence Across Nation- April 8, 2024 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce that Angela Chambers-Hinton, Ed.D, has been hired…

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Ready to Conquer the Workforce: Jarrett Schmidt Sets Out on Job Hunt Journey

Posted on March 28, 2024

Today, Jarrett Schmidt turns 32. His birthday wish? To find a job, and soon. He’s ready and eager to begin the journey with the support of Penn-Mar’s Customized Employment team, who have been working with the Harford County native for the past six months to…

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Unique Fashion Show Featured Adaptive Clothing for People with Disabilities

Posted on March 28, 2024

On March 22, The Jemicy School in Owings Mills once again partnered with Penn-Mar to present the 2nd Annual Inclusive Fashion Show, featuring the adaptive clothing designs of eight AP Arts Program students and 17 Penn-Mar models with intellectual disabilities. This unique collaboration showcased the…

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Annual Gala Honored Loyal Supporters and Raised $600,000 for Services

Posted on March 13, 2024

By Jackie Summers, Penn-Mar Human Services Senior Director of Development I’m finally catching my breath from the year-long planning of Penn-Mar’s 32nd Annual Gala. Yet again, it was so heartwarming to experience the magnificence of the event and its impact on all who attended. As…

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Penn-Mar Human Services’ Disability-Inclusive Fashion Show Returns

Posted on March 13, 2024

– Partnership with Jemicy School Continues, Presenting Clothing Designed Specifically for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities – March 13, 2024 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to present the…

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Penn-Mar Human Services’ “Special Appeal” Video Wins Major Advertising Award

Posted on March 12, 2024

-American Advertising Federation Recognizes Penn-Mar Promotional Video with Silver Addy- March 12, 2024 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 the nonprofit has been recognized by the American…

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