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Kelly Lorenzen: From DSP to Certified Automotive Fleet Manager 

Posted on August 1, 2025

“I was born to oversee a fleet but didn’t even realize it”   Kelly Lorenzen earned her college degree in art history and expressed her creative talent on personal projects while she stayed home for 20 years raising her family.  In 2017 she was ready…

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Using Her Gifts

Posted on November 26, 2018

Alexa Wheeler’s young career has always been dedicated to serving others, something she sees as a calling, and her gift. In the one year she’s been with Penn-Mar, she has not only thrived in her role as Community Activity Instructor, providing one-on-one support to Penn-Mar…

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Penn-Mar Helping to Bring People with Disabilities into Maryland’s Workforce

Posted on November 25, 2018

The Baltimore Business Journal’ s In The C-Suite profiled our CEO, Greg Miller, for bringing more people with disabilities into Maryland’s workforce. This profile highlighted a recent initiative of ours that brought business owners and government officials together to meet with those who employee individuals…

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Penn-Mar Volunteers Helped Plant 61 New Trees on the Road of Remembrance

Posted on November 20, 2018

In the early 1920s, 400 sycamore trees were planted along a 12-mile stretch of the Susquehanna Trail, from Jacobus to the Maryland Line in York County, Pa. The Road of Remembrance, as it was named, was created in honor of those who served in World…

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Safety Education Collaboration Earns Special Recognition

Posted on November 5, 2018

Safety is top-of-mind at Penn-Mar for both staff and the individuals they support. And according to Charlotte Quante, a DSP in the Day Program at Far Hills and a member of the Penn-Mar Safety committee, “When it comes to safety concerns and guidance, it’s good…

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Penn-Mar Human Services Launches Its Third Career Ladder Class, Promoting Recognition and Higher Wages for Direct Support Professionals

Posted on October 24, 2018

Penn-Mar Human Services is thrilled to announce the launch of a third Career Ladder class, and the names of the 30 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) whose compassion, professionalism, and participation in this program exemplify their commitment to transforming life into living for the individuals that Penn-Mar supports….

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Penn-Mar Human Services Taking Guests Around The World For 27th Annual Black Tie Gala

Posted on October 24, 2018

Celebrated Fundraiser is Biggest Event of the Year For Regional Nonprofit Baltimore, MD – In honor of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Penn-Mar Human Services will welcome hundreds of friends, family, and supporters on March 2nd for the 27th annual Black Tie Gala. This signature fundraising event,…

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Living a Full Life

Posted on October 19, 2018

If you ask Johnny Yankovich what he likes about having a job, he’ll tell you straight out – “I like earning money.” Some of that money, he’s happy to say, he likes to spend on his greatest passion – dinosaurs. It wasn’t long after graduating…

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MARION DYKE TO BE PRESENTED FRONTLINE MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Posted on October 19, 2018

Penn-Mar Supervisor Cited for Outstanding WorkBy PAR (Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability) Marion Dyke, supervisor for over 7 years with Penn-Mar Human Services, has been selected as the Frontline Manager of the Year Award for Pennsylvania’s Central Region by PAR, the…

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Pride and Independence

Posted on October 1, 2018

With a keen eye on the sky, Will Ford just may be Penn-Mar’s official weatherman. Bump into him anywhere and he’ll give you a forecast update; lately it’s been cloudy with a chance of rain… “lots of rain.” On the job, however, it’s pretty much…

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A Huge Moment for The Birthday Girl

Posted on September 25, 2018

Not everyone is excited to turn 40 years old but it’s always a good excuse to throw a party. Lesha Breighner thought so, too, when she reached that critical milestone last year. Unfortunately she didn’t have the time she needed to book the venue for…

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