In the fall of 2022, York County Pennsylvania President Commissioner Julie Wheeler and County Administrator Greg Monskie, received information from Penn-Mar Human Services about its Customized Employment Program that helps the people with disabilities it supports find competitive integrated employment. They passed along this resource...
[caption id="attachment_10557" align="alignleft" width="300"] Joey with his family (from left), his sister Jackie, his dad Pat, his mom Michele and his sister Michaela. Photo courtesy of Michele Clune[/caption]Joey Clune has just finished up a six-week internship at Techno Rescue in Frederick, Maryland, and if there...
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation [caption id="attachment_1672" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gregory MillerPresident/CEO Penn-Mar Human Services[/caption]Penn-Mar’s fiscal year began July 1 with a continuation of wage increases for our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).You may recall...
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 in for...
[caption id="attachment_10138" align="alignleft" width="225"] David Lindauer and Scott Barrows threw out the first pitches of the game while their friend Jeff Young and the York Revs mascot cheered them on.[/caption]Jacob Rhinesmith’s grand slam on Opening Weekend at WellSpan Park Stadium wasn’t the only “home run”...
Four individuals Penn-Mar supports have found a home for their customized employment skills working for Chartwells K12 at the Dallastown Area School District in Pennsylvania.A Division of The Compass Group, the nation’s largest family of food service and facilities service companies, Chartwells provides dining programs...
Throughout the United States, organizations like Penn-Mar will be observing National Volunteer Week, April 21 – 27, designed as “a week-long celebration that places a spotlight on inspiring figures whose invaluable seeds of kindness through volunteering are bettering the community and our world in general.”And...
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 in for...
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...
- Partnership with Jemicy School Continues, Presenting Clothing Designed Specifically for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - March 13, 2024Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to present the return of...