Penn-Mar Human Services

04/28/2026

Help us wish Bill a happy birthday!!🎉❤️

Thank you all for giving Bill the best birthday ever! 🧁 He felt the love from family, friends, & Penn-Mar Human Services employees. ❤️

Today marks our “1st Anniversary” together: Bill & Ashley. 🎉 It’s been a life-changing & rewarding experience supporting Bill one-on-one. We’re glad you’re here to follow his adventures & advocacy work!

Bill will update you with photos & stories tomorrow. Stay tuned for those. 😊

With joy,
Ashley, Direct Support Professional

Choose Coffee. Save Lives. ☕️

04/28/2026

Beautiful weather + a ride through Hershey's Chocolate World = the best Spring day🌼 DSP Bryn said she enjoyed the ride and loved the candy, of course!!

04/27/2026

Thanks to Penn-Mar Human Services CEO, Greg Miller, Bill's Famous Coffee Tour has made it all the way to Kailua Kona, Hawaii! 🌺

Greg proudly wore his BFCT shirt to spread my mission in paradise. ☕️

Coffee Stop #1:
White Nene Coffee Roasters

“We are a specialty micro-roastery based in the beautiful town of Kailua Kona on the Island of Hawaii. Although small in size, what makes up for this is our BIG vision - to elevate Hawaiian coffee and to empower the Hawaiian coffee community. Building relationships with local coffee producers, small businesses and people in general, we hope to pursue great tasting coffee together. Embark on a coffee journey with us as we aim to bring excellence to every step of the process and every cup of coffee.”

Order your own at whitenenecoffee.com. 📦

04/27/2026

With only 3 days left until Give Local York, we are excited to introduce 3 more people who have joined us as Champions👏 Mark your calendars for April 30th to May 1st from 7pm - 7pm to make an impact and donate here: https://www.givelocalyork.org/organization/penn-mar

When asked why she became a Champion, Jennifer Miller-Wolf PharmD, BCGP shared an experience through her work with Anchor Pharmacy where she visited one of our homes to support a colleague caring for an individual entering hospice. "What impacted me most was witnessing how the staff—and Penn-Mar as a whole—rallied around this individual, who had been part of their community for many years. The consistency of care, the genuine compassion, and the unwavering support through every stage of life, including the end, was incredibly moving. Penn-Mar’s commitment to truly person-centered care is both evident and inspiring. Experiences like this are why I am so passionate about supporting Penn-Mar. Every individual deserves a care continuum that honors them throughout their entire life—from beginning to end—and I am proud to support an organization that brings that vision to life."

Jennifer Hisey shared, "I have been with Penn-Mar for 19 years. In that time, I have watched people gain independence, increase their communication, and helped them experience things they've never thought possible. I've had the privilege of watching a young woman go from barely communicating beyond grunts to having a vocabulary of over 150 words. Everyday, I get to come to work and experience the laughs, smiles, and love that the people supported offer up when they get to experience the world on their terms."

Kristi Strausbaugh shared, "As a DSP, I have the privilege of supporting people as they work toward greater independence, confidence, and personal achievement. One moment that truly stands out for me was watching an individual I support accomplish a goal they had been working toward for a long time. Being part of those moments and watching people realize their own potential is what makes Penn-Mar’s mission so meaningful to me and why I’m proud to serve as a Champion."

04/26/2026

Help us congratulate Yasmin for earning her DSP-II certification from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals - NADSP E-Badge Academy! 🎉

"I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to be a part of Career Ladders, and I have already learned so much. I can't wait to continue this journey!"

Congratulations on your achievement, Yasmin!

04/26/2026

Alexis learned how to train alpacas! 🦙 What a cool experience for her to add to her resume! Thanks for these photos of Alexis in her element, RS Michelle!

04/25/2026

Nick and Aimee tried out spin art for the first time! 🎨 Thanks to Sr. DSP Maria for this photo of their work-in-progress.

04/25/2026

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we are excited to highlight just a few of our volunteers✨ For our final volunteer to wrap up the week, we are highlighting Kathy Miles with Northrop Grumman! Thank you to Kathy, not only for the support and time that you've given Penn-Mar, but for sharing the why behind it❤️

"It is a true pleasure working with Penn-Mar Human Services. Their involvement with the people they support is very admirable. They do so much for people and their community, it makes me proud and honored to be a part of the volunteer team. Helping to connect and be involved in accomplishing tasks for the clients at Penn-Mar gives me such a great feeling. I love being a part of something so important and bringing more people in to participate and volunteer their time."

Thank you, Kathy!

04/24/2026

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we are excited to highlight just a few of our volunteers✨ Next up, we are highlighting Mary Tankersley, Penn-Mar parent to Austin! Thank you to Mary, not only for the support that you've given Penn-Mar over the years, but for sharing the why behind it❤️

"Volunteering at Penn Mar has been a wonderful experience. It gives me the opportunity to show my appreciation for the staff in a meaningful way. I am also able to spend time with other families that utilize Penn Mar for the support of their adult child or sibling. Being around people who truly understand the daily challenges, small victories, and emotional journey of taking care of someone with special needs, makes me feel supported and less alone."

Thank you, Mary!

04/24/2026

Hunter and Bill took a trip to Bob's Discount Furniture! Hunter really enjoyed the Amplify couch since he could feel the music from the vibrations of the couch. He also loved the complimentary candy! Bill met new people and tried some comfy couches... so comfy that he almost fell asleep in the last photo! 😴

Thanks for the photos from their trip, DSPs Lydia and Ashley.

04/23/2026

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we are excited to highlight just a few of our volunteers✨ Today we are highlighting Perry Offut, brother of Laura who has been with Penn-Mar's day program since 1995! Thank you to Perry, not only for the support that you've given Penn-Mar over the years, but for sharing the why behind it❤️

"It is important to find ways to stay focused on the things that matter the most. For our family, one of our mantras that keeps us focused is 'Team Offutt'. Knowing that we are there for each other is something that keeps our relationships strong despite being scattered across various geographies.

Living in New York City with my wife and children, it was important for me to find ways to stay connected with my sister, Laura, who lives with Penn-Mar since 2001. While we find time to see her, joining the Family Connections Council at Penn-Mar has really helped me feel more connected to her community and the organization that supports her. I have really enjoyed getting to know others on the council who are also interested in finding ways to support Penn-Mar’s vision. Besides donations to the Penn-Mar Foundation, I have realized that there are numerous ways to have a positive impact even from a distance.

As with any opportunity to volunteer your time for a cause that is close to you, it is nice when you feel like it is a win-win. From my personal experience, I know that I have received so much from my closer connection to Penn-Mar, and I hope that my efforts have helped Penn-Mar in its mission to support disabled adults like my sister to 'live courageously in pursuit of their best life'."