After 30 years in retail, Daniella Amos found renewed purpose supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.[caption id="attachment_15245" align="alignright" width="300"] Daniella Amos[/caption]After three decades working in the retail field, Daniella Amos started to feel like she was ready to take a leap and explore different careers that...
The Kahlert Foundation invests generous $200,000 challenge match, doubling donor impact. Right now, there are 200,000 reasons to support Penn-Mar’s growth and expansion in Carroll County. Thanks to The Kahlert Foundation’s generosity, gifts towards Penn-Mar’s Washington Heights building renovation in Westminster are being matched up to $200,000, doubling donations to $400,000.  Double Your Donation The impact of this new multi-purpose space is significant:...
- Carroll County Nonprofit Organizations’ Partnership Proves Power of Community -November 12, 2025Baltimore — 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 their daily...
September 11, 2025The Importance of Culture at Your Nonprofit – NonProfit MBA 8.23Nonprofit leaders often focus on mission statements, fundraising goals, and strategic plans. Yet one of the most influential drivers of success is often underestimated: organizational culture. Culture shapes how employees show up, how...
[caption id="attachment_12108" align="alignright" width="300"] A Penn-Mar model demonstrates the "loungewear-esq" style of the 2025 Fashion Show as she walks with Leila Chan-Sweenie. Photo courtesy of Jemicy School.[/caption] Trending at the 3rd Annual Inclusive Fashion Show held April 11th at The Jemicy School in Owings Mills, MD...
11th hour negotiations and intense advocacy saved program from total cuts Janet Wagoner was relieved to hear the Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Program, which was at risk of being eliminated entirely, was spared in the eleventh hour in the FY 2026 budget for the Maryland...
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation Every volunteer hour on our behalf helps improve the lives of the people we support.[caption id="attachment_1672" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gregory Miller President/CEO Penn-Mar Human Services[/caption]Back in 1991 President George...
They used their training and voices to impact Maryland’s FY 25/26 budget decisions.For many years Penn-Mar has joined hundreds of advocates, families, and fellow providers traveling to Annapolis for Developmental Disabilities (DD) Day at the Legislature to lend its voice about disability rights and other...
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation New Council of advisors to build upon foundational work.[caption id="attachment_1672" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gregory MillerPresident/CEO Penn-Mar Human Services[/caption]If you’re up on the news, you know that the whole DEI...
By Kari Ebeling, Director of Development and Special Events [caption id="attachment_11845" align="alignleft" width="300"] L-R: Penn-Mar partner, Anita Alvare, Jackie Summers, and Kari Ebeling attending the 2025 Penn-Mar Gala.[/caption]When I joined Penn-Mar last September as Director of Development & Special Events, I knew I was stepping into...