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Siblings Wanted: Why I Joined Join Penn-Mar’s Family Connections Council  

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…

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Grant from Maryland Works Helps Penn-Mar Expand its Employment Transition Services

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…

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Penn-Mar Human Services Names Jen Skelly as Director of Talent Development

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…

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October 2025 HEART Award Winners

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…

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Penn-Mar Human Services Selects Ally Comerci to Lead Pennsylvania Operations

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…

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Join Me in Honoring Two Amazing Board Members 

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…

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Penn-Mar Human Services Names Ray Almsteadt as Director of Marketing and Communications

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…

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Penn-Mar Human Services’ Greg Miller Wins “Most Admired CEOs” Award Second Time

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…

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Kurt Brewer: Team Member Spotlight

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…

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A Journey of Family, Gratitude and Support 

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…

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My Family’s Personal Gratitude During DSP Recognition Week

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…

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