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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 âloungewear-esqâ vibe, according to Tina Chan Sweenie, Associate Director of Development at Penn-Mar Human Services and one of the programâs organizers….
Posted on February 17, 2023
Nonprofitâs Cherished Fundraising Event Honors Those Who âLive Courageouslyâ Baltimore â On Saturday March 4, 2023, Penn-Mar Human Services, the regionâs leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will welcome friends, supporters, and partners to its highly anticipated 31st annual…
Posted on February 16, 2023
One of the most important aspects of our lives is finding something that we are interested in doing as a job or career. This is how weâll spend a large portion of our lives, so itâs always crucial to think of an occupation that you…
Posted on February 3, 2023
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation Our entire Penn-Mar community has been in mourning since last week when we learned that our dear friend and tireless supporter Jon Kinsley, 59, and his brother…
Posted on January 24, 2023
Each month, we highlight a âbehind-the-scenesâ team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages. Weâre excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do. So, tune…
Posted on January 24, 2023
When Diane Gieda started working for Penn-Mar as a Direct Support Professional, her former husband and employer told her sheâd only last two weeks. That was nearly three decades ago. Except for the two years she spent in Texas, from 2006 to 2008 â she…
Posted on January 12, 2023
The healthcare field is one of the largest industries in the United States. In fact, there are over 22 million healthcare jobs in the U.S.âabout 15% of all U.S. workersâand the industry is expected to grow by 13 percent by 2031, making it both the…
Posted on December 13, 2022
By Kevin Walker, Penn-Mar Consulting, Business Development Director, and Tricia Zeltwanger, Penn-Mar Career Counselor Just as the national Employment First movement has grown exponentially over the last two decades, so too has Penn-Mar and its success in providing Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) services to men…
Posted on November 29, 2022
Most people want to make the world a better place. There are many different ways to accomplish this and make a positive impact. One of the most important ways is by helping others and by working towards a more inclusive community. However, knowing how to…
Posted on November 17, 2022
Each month, weâre highlighting a âbehind-the-scenesâ team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages. Weâre excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do. So, tune…
Posted on November 10, 2022
By Erkia Brandon, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant I knew I didnât want to spend the rest of my life working at a Student Loan Bureau in Harrisburg. I was eager to find a career that would provide meaning for me and touch the…