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Posted on October 29, 2026
Penn-Mar’s five-year strategic plan connects future priorities with the preparation needed to deliver person-centered supports. Our Board of Directors recently approved Penn-Mar’s FY27 – FY31 Strategic Plan, charting where we need to go over the next five years and how to prepare today for what’s…
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…
Posted on June 22, 2026
From behind-the-scenes leadership to hands-on teamwork, her dedication helps shape Penn-Mar’s culture of appreciation and excellence. For 25 years, Janae Householder has worked in various full and part-time positions at Penn-Mar.  She started in 2001 as an instructor in the Day Program; substituted and worked as a…
Posted on June 10, 2026
A longtime board leader and supporter shares why Planned Giving is essential to sustaining Penn-Mar’s mission for generations to come. Tony Campisi has spent much of his career helping people think about the future. As an insurance executive and trusted advisor, he has had countless…
Posted on June 8, 2026
– Free Event Allows Guest to Explore, Use, and Learn about Enabling Technology – June 8, 2026 York, Pa. – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to invite families, team members, and the community to the free Assistive Technology (AT) Showcase on…
Posted on June 4, 2026
– 20-year Technology Expert Joins Nonprofit to Help Lead Technology Initiatives- June 4, 2026 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce the appointment of Audra Hurd as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As CTO, Audra…
Posted on June 4, 2026
– Advanced Assistive Tech Features Will Help People With Disabilities Build Independence – June 3, 2026 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), has unveiled a cutting-edge smart kitchen, part of the nonprofit’s…