One unforgettable weekend brought together Joe's love of music, animals, and adventure.In early June, 50,000 fans of house, techno, and bass music descended on the RFKÂ Festival Grounds in Washington, DC for Project GLOW, a two-day electronic dance music (EDM) festival. Since 2022, the festival has...
Curtis and Mike are building lasting relationships while making a difference on the job.   Purpose, relationships, and consistent work matter deeply to Curtis Brown and Mike Ingram. With support from Penn-Mar’s employment team, they have found all three through part-time jobs at Royal Farms, a convenience store chain known for prepared foods, fuel services, and...
People he supports with IDD feel safe, seen, and valued. Christian Branch’s natural ability to draw people in makes the people he supports with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at Penn-Mar feel safe, seen, and valued, according to his supervisor, Jessica Patchel. “Christian has an incredible way of...
Working with alpacas is helping Alexis build skills and confidence for a future with animals. Alexis Boddiford grew up helping on her parents’ farm, cleaning stalls and caring for mares and their newborn foals. From horses to guinea pigs, animals have always been part of her life.  [caption id="attachment_16365"...
True leadership is measured by the depth of your impact and the voices you lift up along the way. At Penn-Mar Human Services, we are thrilled to celebrate a leader who embodies this idea every single day. Our inaugural Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Jennifer Hobbs,...
Providing people with IDD opportunities to live more connected, self-directed lives. This month we hosted an Assistive Technology (AT) Showcase that highlighted the vital role technology plays in the growth of Penn-Mar and how it helps the people we support become more independent and better connected to their family and friends. Technology comes at a steep cost — one that...
From behind-the-scenes leadership to hands-on teamwork, her dedication helps shape Penn-Mar’s culture of appreciation and excellence.[caption id="attachment_16316" align="alignright" width="300"] Janae (center) stands with Bobbi Snyder, Director of Team Member Relations & Risk Management (left) and Paul Schiavone, Chief HR Officer (right).[/caption]For 25 years, Janae Householder has...
A longtime board leader and supporter shares why Planned Giving is essential to sustaining Penn-Mar’s mission for generations to come. Tony Campisi has spent much of his career helping people think about the future. As an insurance executive and trusted advisor, he has had countless conversations...
- Free Event Allows Guest to Explore, Use, and Learn about Enabling Technology - June 8, 2026 York, Pa. - Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to invite families, team members, and the community to the free Assistive Technology (AT) Showcase on Thursday, June...
- 20-year Technology Expert Joins Nonprofit to Help Lead Technology Initiatives- June 4, 2026Baltimore - Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce the appointment of Audra Hurd as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As CTO, Audra will join Penn-Mar’s...