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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…
Posted on April 10, 2025
– Kari Ebeling Brings 20 Years of Non-Profit Fundraising Expertise to Penn-Mar – April 10, 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 Kari Ebeling has joined the…
Posted on April 4, 2025
– DSP Christal Lovelist Named Maryland’s DSP of the Year By ANCOR – April 4, 2025 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is honored to announce that one of its outstanding Direct…
Posted on March 28, 2025
By Kari Ebeling, Director of Development and Special Events When I joined Penn-Mar last September as Director of Development & Special Events, I knew I was stepping into a role with a cherished legacy. For 11 years, Jackie Summers poured her heart into making Penn-Mar’s…
Posted on March 21, 2025
– Jemicy and Penn-Mar 3rd Annual Inclusive Fashion Show to Feature Clothing Designed for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by Jemicy Students – March 21, 2025 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD),…
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…