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Posted on August 1, 2025
“I was born to oversee a fleet but didn’t even realize it”  Kelly Lorenzen earned her college degree in art history and expressed her creative talent on personal projects while she stayed home for 20 years raising her family. In 2017 she was ready…
Posted on July 10, 2023
Something has been brewing at Sheetz besides coffee these past few years. It isn’t anything that can be purchased at the store’s nearly 700 locations in six states. It is, however, proving to have inestimable value – and like coffee, a stimulating effect. Three and…
Posted on July 7, 2023
By Courtenay Dudek, Job Developer, DSP III | Penn-Mar Human Services Eric Heine, who prefers to go by EJ, recently landed his first paid job. “Since high school, I’ve wanted a job. I only volunteered before. I was having trouble getting a job in retail…
Posted on June 9, 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 June 5, 2023
By Courtenay Dudek, Job Developer, DSP III | Penn-Mar Human Services Snavely Forest Products, LLC has employed Patrick Dawson for over eight years. He started as a sweeper, cleaning up scrap wood, plastic covering, bands, and lots of dust. When Penn-Mar West still had a…
Posted on June 1, 2023
When considering jobs that make a difference in the world, one profession often stands out: the Direct Support Professional. But what is a Direct Support Professional? And what does a typical day look like for these critical healthcare workers? Let’s delve into the duties of…
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…