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Breaking the Groundhog Day Funding Cycle

Posted on February 20, 2026

How innovation and advocacy keep Penn-Mar moving forward despite frozen budgets. Are you feeling trapped in these endless cycles of freezing days and nights? When Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this February and predicted six more weeks of winter, it felt all too familiar.  Certain…

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A Long Time Coming

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…

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Team Member Spotlight: Kollyne Wetzel

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…

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Hard Work is Good Work to Patrick Dawson

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…

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A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional

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…

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A Fashionable Two-Way Exchange of Positivity and Camaraderie

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…

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Team Member Spotlight: Jessie DiPietro

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…

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Penn-Mar Human Services Partners With Jemicy School For Inclusive Fashion Show

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…

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Jobs Working With People With Developmental Disabilities

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…

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A Peek Into The Customized Employment Process

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…

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Kristen Joins the “Croo” at JeannieBird Bakery

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…

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