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MACS and Penn-Mar’s Self-Advocates Make a Difference on DD Day

Posted on April 23, 2025

They used their training and voices to impact Maryland’s FY 25/26 budget decisions. For many years Penn-Mar has joined hundreds of advocates, families, and fellow providers traveling to Annapolis for Developmental Disabilities (DD) Day at the Legislature to lend its voice about disability rights and…

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Professional Development Program: A Long-Term Investment for the Future

Posted on February 14, 2025

Curriculum designed for proven leaders with a mindset for growth. Over four years ago, Jennifer Skelly, Director of Pennsylvania Operations, knew she wanted to develop her team members in a more intentional way by providing them with leadership skills that would prepare them for the next…

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Penn-Mar Human Services Announces New Chief Development & Marketing Officer Role

Posted on February 7, 2025

– Current Penn-Mar Employee Jennifer Hobbs to Assume New Leadership Position – February 7, 2025 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce the creation of a new executive position,…

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New Westminster DSP Savoring “Breakthrough” Opportunities

Posted on February 6, 2025

Tropical Smoothie led to “forever job” Penn-Mar DSP Susan Wagner supports a gentleman at Penn-Mar who loves to stop in at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Westminster for a frosty treat. It was there that they met Lydia Haines, a part-time worker who often took their…

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Penn-Mar Human Services Honors Jeff and Cindy Lobach with the 2025 Distinguished Humanitarian Award

Posted on January 31, 2025

– York, Pa. Philanthropists Will Be Honored at Penn-Mar’s 33rd Annual Gala – January 31, 2025 York, Pa. – In 2017, Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), established the Distinguished Humanitarian Award to highlight…

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Team Member Spotlight: Lauren Martinez

Posted on January 28, 2025

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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DSP Christal Lovelist Turns Great Days into the Best of Days

Posted on December 26, 2024

As a member of the Holiday Committee for the Maryland Day Program, DSP Christal Lovelist has had a busy December. She recently accompanied the people she supports to the Dollar Store where they thoughtfully selected “Secret Santa” gifts for their December 20 holiday luncheon in…

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Exhibit at JCC Showcases Work of Talented Penn-Mar Artists

Posted on December 20, 2024

By Maria Engler, Penn-Mar Senior DSP III This public display is a visual expression of their immense value and capabilities. Through my connections at the York JCC (Jewish Community Center) I was fortunate to be able to secure their lobby space for the month of…

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Penn-Mar Human Services Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Posted on December 3, 2024

– Maryland Native Marvin Lee Pyles, Ph.D. to Oversee Nonprofit’s Financial Strategy – December 3, 2024 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), announced today that Marvin Lee Pyles, Ph.D. has been hired…

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Former Penn-Mar DSP Stays Connected to Those She Supported

Posted on November 27, 2024

“My faith tells me that you need to help people.” Katrina Cooper started cutting people’s hair when she was 17 and went on to build a cosmetology career and several related businesses. By the age of 60 she decided she was “done with that” and,…

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Penn-Mar Was the Shining Beacon of Light for Lisa’s Long-Term Care

Posted on November 19, 2024

By David Hilbert – Penn-Mar Human Services Donor, Volunteer, Family Member Lisa is the youngest of five children raised by our loving and devoted parents, Robert and Barbara Hilbert. As a 14-year-old boy, I vividly remember the joy of Lisa’s birth. Everyone was drawn to…

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