Penn-Mar’s Customized Employment program offers employers “value and talent” October 2025 is the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce.  This year’s NDEAM theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” recognizes the...
We’re excited to highlight a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see. We want to give everyone the opportunity to learn more about our innovative team and the complex work we do.So, tune in for our monthly Team...
Horror fan Mervin Kearse finally gets the tattoo he’s wanted for 20 years. Friday the 13th was a lucky day for Penn-Mar resident Mervin Kearse.[caption id="attachment_14132" align="alignright" width="300"] Mervin shows off his Michael Myers tattoo on his upper arm.[/caption]Mervin finally fulfilled a dream he’s had for...
“It energizes me and brings meaning to my life.”[caption id="attachment_14112" align="alignright" width="300"] Angie Shaffer[/caption]Angela “Angie” Shaffer first joined Penn-Mar in 2012 as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). She spent two years working in a residential setting before moving over to the Day Program where she...
Assistive Tech will improve students’ job readiness through experiential learning.[caption id="attachment_14122" align="alignright" width="300"] Danielle Gattine and Lila Barchey stand in front of a Maryland Works banner.[/caption]With the support of a $30,000 grant from Maryland Works, Penn-Mar is expanding its Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Bootcamp program focused on...
- 23-Year Penn-Mar Employee Will Lead Nonprofit’s Professional Development Strategy -October 21, 2025York, Pa. – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), today announced the appointment of Jen Skelly as its new director of talent...
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...
- 11-Year Penn-Mar Employee Will Oversee Group’s Services and Programs Across State -October 7, 2025Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), today announced the promotion of Ally Comerci to director of operations for...
At Penn-Mar, the guidance and support of our Boards of Directors have been essential to every achievement we’ve made and each goal we continue to pursue. That’s why I want to take a moment to celebrate two long-standing Board members who have gone above and...
- Ray Almsteadt Brings Decades of Experience in Campaign Development and Brand Management -September 30, 2025Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that Ray Almsteadt has been hired as...