Volunteers at Penn-Mar are giving their time, energy, and heart to others in the community. April is National Volunteer Month, and the spirit of generosity is alive and well at Penn-Mar. Over the years, Penn-Mar has received support from families, individuals, and small businesses who have generously shared their time, talent, and resources. Many corporate volunteer teams also offer hands-on assistance with landscaping...
Amanda DeStefani Builds Programs Around People. Now She’s Being Recognized for It.  On April 23, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), a leading national association dedicated to advancing the future of supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), presented 57 Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the...
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...
- DSP Amanda DeStefani Wins ANCOR’s 2026 Award for Person-Centered Supports -April 17, 2025Baltimore - Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to share that the American Network of Community Options and Resources...
- Maryland Daily Record’s Annual Awards Recognize State’s Most Impactful Women Leaders -April 10, 2026Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is honored to share that Kathy Rogers, executive director of the Penn-Mar...
Crystal Rich brings her drive and heart to help people grow and live more independently. Crystal Rich assumed responsibility early in life for the daily care of her great-grandmother, who suffered from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Recognizing the value of her experience, she began considering how others might benefit from her...
- “70’s Chic” Will Be the Theme of This Year’s Annual Event Now Open to the Public -Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will welcome family, friends, and, for the first time,...
The Jemicy School and Penn-Mar continue their Fashion Show collaboration.[caption id="attachment_15379" align="alignleft" width="300"] A Jemicy student designer and a Penn-Mar model pose together.[/caption]Last October, students from The Jemicy School in Owings Mills traveled to New York for the debut of their documentary, "Fashion with a Purpose," at the largest...
Champions turn everyday moments into powerful reasons for others to give.  By Tina Chan Sweenie Penn-Mar Associate Director of Development and Volunteer and Donor Engagement Give Local York is coming up, and this is one of the easiest ways to make an impact in just one day. Hundreds of local non-profits have...
Annual fundraiser featured game-changing matching gift challenge.By Kari Ebeling Penn-Mar Director of Development and Special Events [caption id="attachment_15288" align="alignright" width="300"] Kari Ebeling and Greg Kahlert stand together at the Gala.[/caption] With more than three decades of experience producing large‑scale fundraising events, I’ve learned that every gala has its own personality,...