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Posted on November 24, 2025
By Karen Cunnningham, Penn-Mar Sibling My older sister Brenda has been an inspiration to me all my life. She was born with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and, while people who don’t know her sometimes have a hard time understanding her, she is amazingly…
Posted on October 21, 2025
Assistive Tech will improve students’ job readiness through experiential learning. With the support of a $30,000 grant from Maryland Works, Penn-Mar is expanding its Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Bootcamp program focused on providing tailored and impactful vocational training for success in the workforce for youth with disabilities…
Posted on October 21, 2025
– 23-Year Penn-Mar Employee Will Lead Nonprofit’s Professional Development Strategy – October 21, 2025 York, Pa. – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), today announced the appointment of Jen Skelly as its new director…
Posted on October 7, 2025
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. We are proud to announce our latest round of HEART Award Winners! Join us in congratulating…
Posted on October 7, 2025
– 11-Year Penn-Mar Employee Will Oversee Group’s Services and Programs Across State – October 7, 2025 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), today announced the promotion of Ally Comerci to director of…
Posted on October 6, 2025
At Penn-Mar, the guidance and support of our Boards of Directors have been essential to every achievement we’ve made and each goal we continue to pursue. That’s why I want to take a moment to celebrate two long-standing Board members who have gone above and…
Posted on September 30, 2025
– Ray Almsteadt Brings Decades of Experience in Campaign Development and Brand Management – September 30, 2025 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that Ray Almsteadt has been…
Posted on September 29, 2025
– Maryland’s Top Leaders Recognized Annually by Maryland Daily Record – September 29, 2025 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce that President & CEO Greg Miller has been…
Posted on September 26, 2025
We’re excited to highlight a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see. We want to give everyone the opportunity to learn more about our innovative team and the complex work we do. So, tune in for our…
Posted on September 25, 2025
By Kathleen McMahon, Penn-Mar Parent & Advocate  As a former teacher, I have cherished many profound experiences and found great fulfillment in connecting with my students and making a difference in their lives. I am also the mother of two incredible children who have taught me…
Posted on September 12, 2025
By Michele Jacobs, Penn-Mar Parent  Before moving from Baltimore City to Parkton, MD in 2012, our family prioritized finding a human services provider that could continue offering one-to-one support for our eldest son, Scott, now 35. Scott is non-verbal and sometimes experiences behavioral challenges related to…