A Decision That Helped Us Worry Less About Tomorrow.By Chris Otto Penn-Mar Parent and Legacy Circle Supporter[caption id="attachment_15065" align="alignright" width="300"] Mandy Otto poses with her parents at one of her favorite places, Disney World![/caption]It can be an emotional time for parents when their children grow up,...
- Nonprofit’s Most Significant and Anticipated Event Welcomes 500 Supporters From Two States -  February 9, 2026 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will proudly welcome 500 friends, benefactors, and supporters to its most important fundraiser of the year,...
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:...
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...
Corina Gartland helps Saar Fanjoy speak for herself. [caption id="attachment_14893" align="alignright" width="300"] Saar (left) and Corina (right) take a selfie.[/caption]When Direct Support Professional (DSP) Corina Gartland first met Saar Fanjoy, she found her using a binder with Velcro tabs to communicate. Being non-verbal, Saar would sometimes...
At Penn-Mar, our commitment to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and encourage them to live courageously never changes. What does change is the environment around us. Policies shift. Funding priorities move. And the systems people with IDD rely on are often shaped by decisions made far from their everyday...
Jacey supports Frank continue meaningful activities after a devastating loss.Three years ago, Frank Mansfield was in the car with his sister, Isabell, who suffered a fatal car accident. Frank was hospitalized with multiple broken bones. While he continues to grieve the loss of his sister, the steady support of his Penn-Mar...
- The Kahlert Foundation Will Be Honored at Penn-Mar’s 34th Annual Gala - January 20, 2026 Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), has awarded its 2026 Distinguished Humanitarian Award to The Kahlert Foundation. Started...
The community-based Senior DSP received a citation from Maryland Governor Wes Moore. [caption id="attachment_14618" align="alignright" width="300"] Betty poses at the award ceremony with her certificate.[/caption]In October, the Maryland Department of Health, along with partners from the Maryland Department of Disabilities and the Maryland Department of Labor hosted a celebration of...
Dave starred in a documentary, Thriving Together, The Power of Inclusion, that explored the lives of people with disabilities. Dave Peak has always wanted to be on TV. With the ability to “cry on a dime,” he hopes to someday audition and land roles in soap operas like General...