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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 May 31, 2023
It all started back in 2019 when Jennifer Hisey, Community Supports Day Program Manager at Penn-Mar Central, was looking to “mix things up” for her day program activities. Her initial thought was to organize an informal Fashion Show with the people Penn-Mar supports modeling clothing…
Posted on May 16, 2023
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 12, 2023
– People Supported by Penn-Mar to Model Clothing Designed Specifically For Their Disabilities – May 11, 2023 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will host its first-ever inclusive fashion show, featuring people…
Posted on May 10, 2023
Are you looking for jobs that make a difference in the world? Well, one of the best ways to positively impact society is by working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities are a diverse group of disorders that arise during the developmental period and…
Posted on May 10, 2023
By Courtenay Dudek, Employment Coordinator, DSP III | Penn-Mar Human Services Penn-Mar has partnered with the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) for many years in Maryland. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Partner, the Penn-Mar West employment team has worked with DORS in supporting people with intellectual…
Posted on May 9, 2023
By Courtenay Dudek, Employment Coordinator, DSP III | Penn-Mar Human Services Kristen Tracey had been looking for a job for a year and a half, sending resumes, going to businesses, speaking to managers with Tonya Stonesifer*, Job Developer, but with no success. She wanted to…
Posted on April 18, 2023
Penn-Mar’s 31st Annual Gala event in March was the final homestretch for the organization’s effort to raise the remaining $500,000* it needed to meet its audacious $7.5 million “Building Bold Futures” campaign goal. As CEO Greg Miller was urging the 600 Gala guests to “dig deep”…
Posted on April 18, 2023
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. Jes Blais, nominated by Jackie Summers “As most know, our annual Penn-Mar Gala is a major…
Posted on April 10, 2023
We spend a large portion of our lives working, so it’s important to find a career that we enjoy and brings meaning to our lives. Often, this can mean choosing a career that involves helping people, which can lead to personal fulfillment, professional growth, and…
Posted on April 3, 2023
By Courtenay Dudek, Employment Coordinator, DSP III | Penn-Mar Human Services McDaniel College is set on the hill overlooking the town of Westminster. Penn-Mar has taught a Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) class there for many years, covering career exploration, informational interviews, and skills and attributes pertaining to work. …