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Posted on May 22, 2025
When Jen Skelly was debating whether to enhance her credentials with a general studies master’s degree or focus on a curriculum that would benefit her work at Penn-Mar as Director of PA Operations, she chose the latter. That decision led to a two-year journey with…
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…
Posted on February 27, 2024
Looking for employment can be daunting for anyone but for a person with a disability, the quality of the support system behind their search is critical. As an Employment 1st provider, Penn-Mar works with the people with disabilities it supports to connect their interests, skills…
Posted on February 13, 2024
Forget Taylor and Travis. Jon and Amanda are the real “power couple,” according to Dawn Allen, one of Penn-Mar’s Maryland Program Managers. It was love at first sight when Jon laid eyes on Amanda at a Penn-Mar Halloween party eight years ago. His immediate thought…
Posted on February 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 February 6, 2024
– Nonprofit’s Most Popular Fundraising Event Celebrates an Exceptional 2023 – February 6, 2024 Baltimore – On Saturday March 2, 2024, 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…