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Posted on May 2, 2025
– Funds Will Be Used to Equip 30 Residential Homes with Smart Home Technology – May 2, 2025 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is delighted to share that the organization has…
Posted on March 19, 2025
A wonderful attitude and solid job skills keep her growing in her career. Karen Mottern joined Penn-Mar Human Services’ Day Program in 2008 and moved into one of the nonprofit’s homes in 2014. Though very active in the organization’s Day Program, she didn’t know how…
Posted on March 14, 2025
“Transforming a person’s life is not easy.” His given name is Wilberforce Osei Yeboah, but his Penn-Mar family simply calls him “Willie.” A native of Ghana in Africa, he came to the States in 2011 with his three children, then aged 11, 8, and 4….
Posted on March 7, 2025
Future curriculum to consider broader audience with diverse needs and experience. When the Baltimore County Public Library Hereford Branch was considering developing a digital literacy program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, its Librarian and Adult & Community Engagement Coordinator, Cynthia Webber, reached out…
Posted on February 28, 2025
– The Nonprofit’s Most Important Fundraiser Attracts More Than 500 Supporters Each Year – February 24, 2025 Baltimore –Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will welcome friends, supporters, and benefactors to the 33rd Annual…
Posted on February 28, 2025
By Annie Pitts-Smith, Penn-Mar Sibling & Supporter We marked our brother Michael’s 47th birthday! Mike was born with some acute and complex diagnoses. Honestly, his medical chart and diagnoses don’t define who he is to us. The profound beauty he has brought to this world…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…