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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 April 20, 2022
While Charlie Nickel has only been at his new job at Outback Steakhouse in Hunt Valley, MD, for two months now, he’s already made a big impression on the management, his coworkers, and customers. But that’s typical of Charlie, a hard and loyal worker whose…
Posted on April 14, 2022
By Jill Golueke, Penn-Mar Volunteer and Board Member The month of April is dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions volunteers make by generously donating their time and talents to worthy causes. I am one of those volunteers who does…
Posted on March 31, 2022
Penn-Mar Human Services Direct Support Professional Named One of Nation’s Best – Senior DSP Maria Swift Recipient of Prestigious ANCOR DSP of the Year Award –  We are honored to announce that one of our outstanding Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Maria Swift, has been…
Posted on March 30, 2022
By Cheryl Barrows, Administrative Volunteer, Penn-Mar 30th Anniversary Gala Some 20 years ago when our friends and Penn-Mar supporters Jill and Steve Golueke invited my husband and me to the Black Tie Gala, we could never have imagined how devoted we would become to the…
Posted on March 16, 2022
As a community hub and resource for learning and literacy Carroll County Public Library (CCPL) is ahead of the curve. On December 17th of last year, CCPL officially opened the cutting-edge makerspace, Exploration Commons at 50 East, the first in Carroll County, and one of…
Posted on March 15, 2022
When building a resume and preparing for job interviews, there are many different factors to consider. Your education level is important. So is your previous work experience. References are crucial; not to mention the interview itself.
Posted on March 15, 2022
There are many different things that factor into getting a job. First, you build a resume and send it to a company as part of your application for a job. If the company thinks you could be a good fit for the position, they’ll schedule…
Posted on March 2, 2022
When Tina Chan Sweenie started working for Penn-Mar in January 2020 as Manager of Volunteer and Donor Engagement, she could never have imagined that only two months later the COVID pandemic would bring her outreach efforts to a screeching halt. With people and programs moving…
Posted on February 22, 2022
Each month, we’re highlighting 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 February 18, 2022
As a full-time Dean’s List student and an extremely dedicated employee, Jessica Patchel has her hands full. Penn-Mar was very fortunate to have Jessica join our team three and a half years ago as a Residential Assistant. Since then, she has been promoted twice and…