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Posted on April 29, 2025
Trending at the 3rd Annual Inclusive Fashion Show held April 11th at The Jemicy School in Owings Mills, MD were soft fabrics with a “loungewear-esq” vibe, according to Tina Chan Sweenie, Associate Director of Development at Penn-Mar Human Services and one of the program’s organizers….
Posted on April 16, 2024
The Penn-Mar HEART Award program recognizes team members whose passion and performance leave the mark of their own legacy through exceptional demonstrations of Honesty, Excellence, Advocacy, Respect, and Teamwork. We are proud to announce our latest round of HEART Award Winners! Join us in congratulating…
Posted on April 9, 2024
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 April 8, 2024
 Julia Quarles loves to read. You’ll seldom find her without a book, magazine or, more recently, a tablet and C-Pen Reader in her hands — assistive reading technology that is opening up a whole new world for the Baltimore County native, and giving her…
Posted on April 8, 2024
-Dr. Angela Chambers-Hinton Will Support and Grow the Nonprofit’s Influence Across Nation- April 8, 2024 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce that Angela Chambers-Hinton, Ed.D, has been hired…
Posted on March 28, 2024
Today, Jarrett Schmidt turns 32. His birthday wish? To find a job, and soon. He’s ready and eager to begin the journey with the support of Penn-Mar’s Customized Employment team, who have been working with the Harford County native for the past six months to…
Posted on March 28, 2024
On March 22, The Jemicy School in Owings Mills once again partnered with Penn-Mar to present the 2nd Annual Inclusive Fashion Show, featuring the adaptive clothing designs of eight AP Arts Program students and 17 Penn-Mar models with intellectual disabilities. This unique collaboration showcased the…
Posted on March 13, 2024
By Jackie Summers, Penn-Mar Human Services Senior Director of Development I’m finally catching my breath from the year-long planning of Penn-Mar’s 32nd Annual Gala. Yet again, it was so heartwarming to experience the magnificence of the event and its impact on all who attended. As…
Posted on March 13, 2024
– Partnership with Jemicy School Continues, Presenting Clothing Designed Specifically for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities – March 13, 2024 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to present the…
Posted on March 12, 2024
-American Advertising Federation Recognizes Penn-Mar Promotional Video with Silver Addy- March 12, 2024 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is honored to share that the nonprofit has been recognized by the American…
Posted on March 8, 2024
Direct Support Professional Michael Riedel has witnessed and been part of significant growth and change at Penn-Mar over the last 26 years. His start with the organization coincided with the grand opening of Penn-Mar Central’s Maryland Line facility in April of 1998. He was there…