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Posted on April 2, 2026
Champions turn everyday moments into powerful reasons for others to give.  By Tina Chan Sweenie Penn-Mar Associate Director of Development and Volunteer and Donor Engagement Give Local York is coming up, and this is one of the easiest ways to make an impact in just one day. Hundreds of local…
Posted on November 21, 2025
An updated volunteer model provides a shared experience for people with IDD and corporate volunteers.  On a gorgeous fall day, corporate volunteers from Kelly Benefits in Sparks, MD joined a group of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who Penn-Mar supports for a…
Posted on November 21, 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…
Posted on November 21, 2025
She’s making her mark in a unique way. Kimberly Palmer is accustomed to people commenting on her magenta-colored hair, vibrant clothing styles, and Converse All-Star high-top sneakers with rainbow flames. And when the Penn-Mar Residential Supervisor frequently visits the organization’s Day Program, she can’t help…
Posted on November 13, 2025
“Fall Family Update” offered open forum for exchanging information and perspectives Penn-Mar has earned its reputation as a transformational leader for the supports we provide for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To maintain that position, it’s important to continually collaborate with our families…
Posted on November 12, 2025
– Carroll County Nonprofit Organizations’ Partnership Proves Power of Community – November 12, 2025 Baltimore — A powerful new documentary, “Thriving Together: The Power of Inclusion,” is taking an intimate look into the lives of four Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). By showcasing…
Posted on October 30, 2025
Penn-Mar’s Customized Employment program offers employers “value and talent” October 2025 is the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce.  This year’s NDEAM theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,”…
Posted on October 28, 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…
Posted on October 27, 2025
Horror fan Mervin Kearse finally gets the tattoo he’s wanted for 20 years. Friday the 13th was a lucky day for Penn-Mar resident Mervin Kearse. Mervin finally fulfilled a dream he’s had for 20 years: getting a Michael Myers tattoo! This past June, he scheduled…
Posted on October 23, 2025
“It energizes me and brings meaning to my life.” Angela “Angie” Shaffer first joined Penn-Mar in 2012 as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). She spent two years working in a residential setting before moving over to the Day Program where she was a DSP for…
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…