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Posted on October 8, 2026
Single-story homes create an ideal setting for aging in place. By Jackie Stevens Penn-Mar Chief Operating Officer A 2024 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study puts life expectancy at 76.5 years for men and 81.4 years for women. About 1 in 9 Americans age…
Posted on August 5, 2026
David has found outdoor work he enjoys and a place where he truly belongs. Whether he is riding his jet ski on the Eastern Shore or working outdoors, David Lindauer is happiest when he is out in the fresh air. He loved his previous part-time job at a vineyard where…
Posted on July 30, 2026
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…
Posted on July 30, 2026
A tighter budget calls for thoughtful decisions about what matters most. Penn-Mar entered its new fiscal year on July 1 facing one of its tightest budgets in recent memory. Cuts in Maryland and flat funding in Pennsylvania require us to take a closer look at spending while…
Posted on July 29, 2026
True leadership isn’t measured by smooth sailing, but by how a team stays true to its core values when navigating tough waters. Today, we are proud to share that Penn-Mar Human Services President and CEO Greg Miller has been named one of The Daily Record’s…
Posted on July 24, 2026
One unforgettable weekend brought together Joe’s love of music, animals, and adventure. In early June, 50,000 fans of house, techno, and bass music descended on the RFKÂ Festival Grounds in Washington, DC for Project GLOW, a two-day electronic dance music (EDM) festival. Since 2022, the festival…
Posted on July 22, 2026
Curtis and Mike are building lasting relationships while making a difference on the job.   Purpose, relationships, and consistent work matter deeply to Curtis Brown and Mike Ingram. With support from Penn-Mar’s employment team, they have found all three through part-time jobs at Royal Farms, a convenience store chain known for prepared foods,…
Posted on July 15, 2026
People he supports with IDD feel safe, seen, and valued. Christian Branch’s natural ability to draw people in makes the people he supports with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at Penn-Mar feel safe, seen, and valued, according to his supervisor, Jessica Patchel. “Christian has an incredible…
Posted on July 9, 2026
Working with alpacas is helping Alexis build skills and confidence for a future with animals. Alexis Boddiford grew up helping on her parents’ farm, cleaning stalls and caring for mares and their newborn foals. From horses to guinea pigs, animals have always been part of her life.  …
Posted on July 8, 2026
True leadership is measured by the depth of your impact and the voices you lift up along the way. At Penn-Mar Human Services, we are thrilled to celebrate a leader who embodies this idea every single day. Our inaugural Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Jennifer…
Posted on June 24, 2026
Providing people with IDD opportunities to live more connected, self-directed lives. This month we hosted an Assistive Technology (AT) Showcase that highlighted the vital role technology plays in the growth of Penn-Mar and how it helps the people we support become more independent and better connected to their family and friends. Technology…