Penn-Mar Human Services

Penn-Mar Human Services We’re a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live courageously in pursuit of their best life.

We’re a nonprofit that supports people to live courageously in pursuit of their best life in Maryland & Pennsylvania.

12/20/2025

Lara volunteered to help with the produce delivery to St John's Lutheran Church. She also helped organize a market for local families in need. Lara was very excited to show off her produce packing skills! 🫑

Thanks to DSP Lydia for sharing Lara's hard work!

Kathleen McMahon has spent a lifetime advocating for her children’s happiness and independence. David and Kara, both bo...
12/20/2025

Kathleen McMahon has spent a lifetime advocating for her children’s happiness and independence. David and Kara, both born with intellectual and developmental disabilities, began receiving services at Penn-Mar when they turned 21. Over the past 25 years, they've developed lifelong friendships, worked fulfilling jobs, and established their homes here.

As Kathleen reflects on the independent lives her children have created, she’s also grateful for the life she’s built for herself, made possible by knowing her children are thriving. “I wanted to find a place where they could feel safe, cared for, and happy. Today, Penn-Mar is their life. Every other weekend they visit us on the Eastern Shore, where David enjoys his jet ski, sailboat, and ride-on tractor. While he and my husband are out on the water or tending to the lawn, my daughter and I spend time at the local farmer’s market, work on puzzles, and enjoy quiet moments together.

But perhaps what warms my heart the most is that after their visits, both children eagerly anticipate returning to their Penn-Mar family and activities.”

Your generosity made this independence possible, not only for David and Kara, but also for Kathleen. Confident that David and Kara will be cared for even after she’s gone, Kathleen and her husband Ed designed their estate plans to include a legacy gift to Penn-Mar, so others can experience the same support for generations to come.

Join Kathleen and Ed in ensuring the future independence of families by donating today: https://discover.penn-mar.org/give2025

We're so proud of Sarah, Brent, Joe, and Derek for working hard these past 8 months to earn Digital Literacy certificate...
12/19/2025

We're so proud of Sarah, Brent, Joe, and Derek for working hard these past 8 months to earn Digital Literacy certificates through Carroll Technology & Innovation Council!! So awesome to see their hard work pay off!

‼️ Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of inclusion for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disa...
12/19/2025

‼️ Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of inclusion for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) — they make up 85% of Penn-Mar's workforce!

Congress is considering the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act. It’s a bipartisan effort to give DSPs the acknowledgment and support they deserve, and your voice can help move it forward.

If you’re willing, use the link below to speak up for DSPs. Your message helps advocate for fair pay, better data, and the recognition as a distinct profession that these skilled professionals have earned.

🔗 https://ow.ly/fXrZ50XMAa6

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We have an air date for those who weren't able to make it to the documentary premiere... or just want to watch it again!...
12/19/2025

We have an air date for those who weren't able to make it to the documentary premiere... or just want to watch it again!!
👉Tune in December 28, 2025 @ 7pm on Cable Channel HD-1072

Anyone who knows Denise knows she LOVES Christmas. 🎄🎅 When she found this inflatable Santa while she was out shopping, h...
12/19/2025

Anyone who knows Denise knows she LOVES Christmas. 🎄🎅 When she found this inflatable Santa while she was out shopping, her smile was immeasurable!

These ladies recently tried their luck at the Hollywood Casino York! 🎰🍀🎫 Thanks for sharing their night out, SDSP Renee!
12/18/2025

These ladies recently tried their luck at the Hollywood Casino York! 🎰🍀🎫

Thanks for sharing their night out, SDSP Renee!

Thank you to Penn-Mar families and team members for taking the time to volunteer and appreciate our team members! Becaus...
12/18/2025

Thank you to Penn-Mar families and team members for taking the time to volunteer and appreciate our team members! Because of their incredible effort, we prepared 600+ blankets for ALL of our team members! Our team members truly appreciated this gesture and getting to see some familiar faces as they hand-delivered the blankets.

We appreciate you and everything you do to make these moments special!

With heavy hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Todd Stump. Residential Program Manager Wyatt Malon...
12/17/2025

With heavy hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Todd Stump. Residential Program Manager Wyatt Malone shared some heartfelt words of the time he knew Todd,

"Todd was a kind-hearted and spirited individual whose warmth and positivity touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His generosity, enthusiasm, and genuine care for others made him truly special and loved by all who came into contact with him.

Before retiring, Todd enjoyed his time at the Penn-Mar day program. He loved reading his Bible and spending time with family and friends. Todd had a wonderful sense of humor and often joked around with his housemates and staff—his playful spirit, including his signature tongue-out gesture, brought smiles to many.

Todd’s presence brought joy and inspiration, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew him."

Please keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Nothing brings people together quite like pie! 🥧 It was great to see team members from Advancement, HR, Employment, Admi...
12/17/2025

Nothing brings people together quite like pie! 🥧 It was great to see team members from Advancement, HR, Employment, Admin, L&D, leadership, and DSP roles mixing, mingling, and baking together! Thanks to the Penn-Mar Belonging Council for hosting this holiday pie-baking event. 🤗

Dana & Bill enjoyed a "guys day out" for ice cream at Friendly's. Bill loved posing as a sundae, but Dana just wanted th...
12/16/2025

Dana & Bill enjoyed a "guys day out" for ice cream at Friendly's. Bill loved posing as a sundae, but Dana just wanted the real thing! 🍨

Thanks for the photos, DSPs Ashley and Jenny!

Bill has been working on his healthy cooking goals at the Penn-Mar North Day Program. He followed a recipe by The Pionee...
12/15/2025

Bill has been working on his healthy cooking goals at the Penn-Mar North Day Program. He followed a recipe by The Pioneer Woman - Ree Drummond for pumpkin smoothies. He enjoyed the refreshing low-sugar treat and shared with some of his peers. He also wanted to share the recipe with our social media followers! Let us know how it turns out 😋🍹

Blend together:
1 15-oz. can pumpkin pie filling (*freeze it first)
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
A few dashes of ground cinnamon
Topping:
4 cinnamon graham crackers, crushed

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310 Old Freeland Road
Freeland, MD
21053

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+14103431069

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About Us

The mission of Penn-Mar Human Services is to transform life into living for people with disabilities or human service needs, their families, our team members, and volunteers.

Founded in 1981, we support more than 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through our residential, respite, educational, day learning center, community-based programs, and customized employment support, in northern Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford Counties in Maryland, and in southern York County in Pennsylvania.

Our four core values (integrity, excellence, collaboration, and innovation), serve as the foundation of our organizational culture and key measures of our success. They are the underlying principles that guide how we transform life into living at Penn-Mar Human Services.