Campaign Goal: $ 7,500,000. Amount Raised: $ 7,635,895
About the Building Bold Futures Campaign
HOW DOES THE SUCCESS OF THE BUILDING BOLD FUTURES CAMPAIGN IMPACT THE MISSION OF PENN-MAR?
With government funding alone, we have always been able to do a good job providing basic supports. However, our mission has never been to just do a good job. We are committed to building bold futures and supporting courageous living.
Thanks to your support of our campaign, funds will be used to:
- Provide the best possible services to the people we support and their families
- Continually invest in our critically important Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) via our Career Ladders program and other initiatives
- Strengthen our organization both now and in the future
THANKS TO YOUR GENEROSITY, WE RAISED:
$1,523,490 to Enhance Service Delivery
- Sustain the ongoing efforts of our Belonging Initiative to better support, appreciate, recruit, and retain team members, so that everyone can experience a gratifying career path.
- Purchase 15 cars and 15 accessible vans to make transportation easier.
- Continue to implement new technology, from better data management tools to assistive technology, that will improve the quality of life and increase independence for the people we support.
$2,796,208 to grow the Michael James Pitts Endowment
- This endowment continues to support our nationally recognized Career Ladders program for Direct Support Professionals.
- Career Ladders provides education, credentialling, and performance-based incentive pay to Penn-Mar’s most critical workforce, our Direct Support Professionals. Penn-Mar retains 79% of DSPs who have earned their credentials, ultimately enabling the people we support to live higher-quality lives.
$2,280,297 to grow the General Endowment
This endowment provides innovative funding that can be used wherever it’s needed most, allowing us to implement new methods of support as better approaches are discovered.
$1,035,900 to Complete Construction at the Far Hills Site
We’ll be centralizing Pennsylvania operations and reducing the expenses and challenges associated with running multiple locations. We are projected to complete this project in Spring/Summer of 2024.
442
individuals and households who generously contributed to the historic campaign
74
organizations and foundations who kindly made a gift to the campaign
22
volunteer leaders whose tireless efforts made the campaign possible
100%
support from our Boards of Directors and Leadership Team
A Special Message
We knew this was a lofty goal, but Penn-Mar has never been an organization that 
shies away from a challenge. To ensure that Penn-Mar will be there for the person who needs us tomorrow, and for the person who needs us in 20 years, we had to go bigger than ever. Thank you to every person who contributed to Building Bold Futures. Your gifts go further than perhaps you even imagine, and on behalf of all of us involved in the campaign, we are incredibly grateful for your investment in Penn-Mar and more importantly, its people.
– Kathy Rogers, Chief Advancement Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services & Executive Director, The Penn-Mar Foundation
Campaign Impact
LIVING COURAGEOUSLY FOR DECADES TO COME
An Audacious Idea
Throughout Penn-Mar Human Services’ 41 years, we have always been empowered by the idea of focusing on what’s next, both for our organization and in our pursuit of supporting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to always Live Courageously. And these past two years, one of our primary focuses was our most ambitious venture yet – the $7.5 million Building Bold Futures campaign. Bringing this endeavor to life was no easy task. But as history has taught us, while transformative change is never easy, it is deeply necessary, especially if we want to build a more inclusive world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
An Extraordinary Achievement
As you may imagine, upon hearing about our very large fundraising goal (during an international pandemic no less), there was some understandable skepticism as to whether it was possible to achieve. Yet as we unveiled our plan, formed after months of research and discussion, that skepticism quickly turned to enthusiasm. Our incredible Penn-Mar community rallied around the campaign, making bold commitments and courageous gifts to ensure a brighter future not just for the sake of the people we support today, but for those who will need our services decades from now. Thank you for believing and investing in our mission.
Inspired by the evening, a waiter at Penn-Mar’s Annual Gala made a pledge to the Building Bold Futures campaign
Penn-Mar’s 31st Annual Gala event in March was the final homestretch for the Building Bold Futures campaign. As CEO Greg Miller urged guests to “dig deep,” a waiter in the room was listening intently to the appeal. Pete Heubeck and his wife Kelly were serving at the Gala by chance. Their “near and dear friend” Jack Elsby, the staffing manager for the event, asked them to come on board last minute, as he was short-staffed. Moved by Penn-Mar’s mission, Pete approached his wife Kelly and said, “Honey, what do you think? It’s a great cause and we can afford to give.” Kelly readily agreed, and the Heubecks, who are no strangers to life’s challenges, made a generous gift.
National recognition for new Direct Support Professional Vanessa Cooke
You know you’ve found your true calling when in less than a year into your new profession, you’re recognized as one of the best at what you do. Such is the case – rare, we might add – of Penn-Mar DSP Vanessa Cooke, who was selected, out of 350 nominations, as the recipient of ANCOR’s 2023 DSP of the Year Award for Maryland. “I’m still a little shocked about the award,” said Vanessa. “Just being able to see the joy that’s created in someone’s life through the support that we provide every day is an honor,” she continued. “I love being a role model and a cheerleader in people’s lives. I don’t take this job lightly because it’s a big responsibility that we have as DSPs to help people with their ideal lives.”
Fashion Show collaboration between Jemicy School and Penn-Mar highlights inclusion and innovation
A new partnership with the Jemicy School in Owings Mill, MD, which educates students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences, is already making a splash. With a mission closely aligned to Penn-Mar’s, an opportunity to collaborate on an accessible fashion show arose. Jemicy’s fashion students leapt at the opportunity to create custom, accessible outfits for people supported by Penn-Mar, and in May 2023, unveiled their creations via a fashion show event staged at Penn-Mar’s Central location. Twenty original designs were modeled by people with disabilities, each created with unique features and customizations. Models, designers, and attendees had a wonderful time!
Supporters
While we are incredibly grateful for each and every donor who has supported this campaign, please note that this list includes those who’ve donated $1,000 and above. Bolded names indicate donors who have contributed a Leadership Gift ($100,000) or above.
Aaron Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. Tony Acampa and Mrs. Angela Acampa
Mr. Bryan Adams and Mrs. Karen Adams
Aegon Transamerica Foundation
Ms. Anita Alvare-Gaynor
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Mr. John Arnold and Mrs. Karen Arnold
Dr. James Ball and Donna Ball
Mr. Herbert Bank and Mrs. Sharron Bank
Barley Snyder LLC
Mrs. Marriah Barnett and Mr. Robert Barnett
Mr. Bruce Bartels and Ms. Ramona Li
Be Blessed by Wolfgang Inc.
Mr. William B. Beazley and Mrs. Mary A. Beazley
Mr. Max Blumenthal and Dr. Brenda Brandon
Mr. Steve Britz and Mrs. Judy Britz
Mr. Danny Callahan
Mr. Frederick Callahan and Mrs. Aralene D. Callahan
Mr. Mel Campbell and Admiral Sally Campbell
Mr. Tony Campisi and Mrs. Stef Campisi
Mr. Randy Carper and Mrs. Theresa Carper
Mr. Jim Carr and Mrs. Judith Carroll
Mr. Jerry Caslow and Mrs. Jane Sutton
Mr. Timothy W. Chase and Mrs. Carol J. Chase
Chesapeake Employers Insurance
Clear Meadow Farm
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., INC.
Mrs. Christy Cohen and Mr. David Cohen
Commonwealth Equipment
Mr. Joe Crosswhite and Mrs. Kris Crosswhite
Mrs. Charlene D’Agati and Mr. Paul D’Agati
Mr. Bill Dannehl and Mrs. Nicole Dannehl
Capt. Joe DiPaola and Mrs. Nancy DiPaola
Dot Tool and Cutter Grind
Mr. Alvin Emmett
Mr. Deric Emry and Mrs. Felicia Emry
Mr. Mark Figley and Mrs. Pam Figley
In Memory of Pam Foster, a Penn-Mar founding mom, by Mary Foster Boeh
Mr. Anthony P. Gallo and Mrs. Wendy Gallo
Mr. Gary M. Gilbert and Mrs. Karen Gilbert
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter Foundation
Glatfelter Insurance Group
Mr. Stephen L. Golueke and Mrs. Jill Golueke
Ms. Susan C. Gordes
Graham Capital Company
Mr. Charles R. Greenland and Mrs. Beth Greenland
Mr. Randy Gross and Mrs. Laura Gross
Mrs. Rebecca Hamilton and Colonel (Ret.) Michael A. Hamilton
Mr. Mike Hankin and Mrs. Ann Hankin
Mr. Tim Harrington and Mrs. Robin Harrington
Mrs. Teresa Hebel and Mr. David M. Hebel
Ms. Olivia Herbert
Mr. David Hilbert and Dr. Jan Cassadei
Ms. Rose Hilbert
Ms. Jennifer Hobbs
Mrs. Julia Huggins and Mr. John Huggins
Fred J Jaindl Foundation
The Kahlert Foundation, Inc.
Mr. David E. Kelly and Mrs. Melissa M. Kelly
Mr. Jim Kennedy
Mr. Jonathan Kinsley* & Mrs. Pam Kinsley
The Kinsley Foundation
KS Tooling
Mr. Robert Kuntz and Mrs. Christina Kuntz
Mr. Dylan Lisette and Mrs. Stacie Lisette
Mr. Donald Litrenta
Mr. Keith H. Litrenta and Mrs. Gail Litrenta
Mr. Mark Litrenta and Mrs. Tara S. Litrenta
Mr. Scott Litrenta and Mrs. Holly Litrenta
Mr. Jeff Lobach and Mrs. Lucinda Lobach
Mr. Michael Loban and Mrs. Margaret Loban, and Mr. John Loban
Mr. Mike Lopez and Mrs. Amy Lopez
M&T Bank Charitabale Foundation
McConkey Insurance & Benefits
Ms. Kathleen M. McMahon and Mr. Ed Cozzolino
Mr. Dave Meckley and Mrs. Betsy Meckley
Mrs. Jennifer Mettrick and Mr. Mark Mettrick
Mr. Gregory T. Miller and Mrs. Terri Miller
Dr. Jim Miller and Mrs. Jeanie Miller
Mrs. Marilouise P. Moore
Mr. Matthew Muench
New Standard Corporation, Inc.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Mrs. Frances Nussle
Mr. John Nussle
Mr. James P. Offutt and Mrs. Bardelle Offutt*
Mr. Perry Offutt and Mrs. Ellen Offutt
OSS Health
Mrs. Christine E. Otto and Mr. John K. Otto
The Cindy and Gene Otto Fund
Ms. Renee Page
PeoplesBank, a Codorus Valley Company
Mr. James F. Pitts and Mrs. Kay Pitts
Mrs. Elizabeth Pitts-Madonna and Mr. Carlo Madonna
PNC Foundation
Mr. John Polli and Mrs. Maria Polli
Powder Mill Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Price
Mr. Robert Pullo and Mrs. Donna Pullo
Mr. Douglas Rein and Mrs. Lisa Rein
Rhona’s Place
Mr. Michael Rice and Mrs. Jane Rice
Mr. Robert B. Rice and Mrs. Maryann Rice
Mrs. Kathy Rogers
Mr. William Rogers and Mrs. Kaitlin Boswell-Rogers
George and Cindy Rusu Family Foundation
Rutter’s Children’s Charities, Inc.
Mr. Fred E. Sacks and Mrs. Arlene Sacks
Sageworth Trust Company
Mr. Paul Schiavone and Mrs. Dolores Schiavone
Dr. Amalia Seiguer
Mr. Paul Shifrin
Shipley Energy
Mr. Michael F. Shriver and Mrs. Marty Shriver
Mrs. Jennifer D. Skelly and Mr. James Skelly
Mrs. Carol W. Smith and Mr. Gordon W. Smith
Mr. Ken Snyder and Mrs. Deb Snyder
Mr. W. David Stang and Mrs. Robin Stang
Mrs. Jacquelyn Stevens and Mr. Scott Stevens
The Stewart Foundation
Mrs. Chrysta R. Stine and Mr. Shawn A. Stine
Mr. Michael V. Summers and Mrs. Jacquelyn I. Summers
Mrs. Claudia Summerson and Mr. Kevin P. Summerson
Mr. Matt Superczynski and Mrs. Jaime Superczynski
Mrs. Margaret Swartz
Mr. Timothy Taggart and Mrs. Janet Taggart
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Jennifer Tansey
In Honor of Pamela Taylor from her Loving Family
Ms. Victoria Taylor
The Terrence and Hormel Charitable Fund
The York Water Company
Mr. Will Thompson
Mr. Mike Thornton and Mrs. Judy Thornton
Travelers
Truist
Mr. Sean Tyszko and Mrs. Sara Tyszko
Senator Scott and Mrs. Tracy Wagner
J. William Warehime Foundation
Mr. Al Weber
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc
Wellspan Health
Ms. Claudette R. Wheeler and Mr. Bill Wells
Whiting Turner Contracting Company
Mr. Max Wilson
Mr. Arthur Wolf and Mrs. Angie Wolf
Mr. William Yanavitch and Mrs. Kimberly Yanavitch
York County Community Foundation
York Traditions Bank
Mr. Mike Zgorski and Mrs. Dawn Zgorski
Mr. Robert Zgorski and Mrs. Ann Zgorski
Mr. Timothy Ziegler
Mr. Graham Zifferer and Mrs. Elizabeth Zifferer
Mr. Mort Zifferer and Mrs. Carolyn Zifferer
JG and AS Zimmerman Foundation
John D. and Kathryn W. Zimmerman Fund of YCC
*In Memoriam
Campaign Executive Committee
The Building Bold Futures Campaign would not be possible without the dedication of our incredible Campaign Executive Committee:
CAMPAIGN CHAIRS
Jon Kinsley*
Beth Pitts-Madonna
PENN-MAR LEADERSHIP
Gregory T. Miller
Kathy Rogers
HONORARY CHAIRS
Tony Campisi
David Kelly
AD-HOC ADVISOR
Dr. James Ball
CEO’S CABINET
Dr. James Ball
Timothy Chase
Anthony Gallo
Gary Gilbert II
David Kelly
Jon Kinsley*
Beth Pitts-Madonna
Perry J. Offutt
Dough Rein
Linda Ryan
Claudette Wheeler
William Yanavitch
DIVISION CHAIRS
Jes Blais
Tina Chan Sweenie
Tim Chase
Joe DiPaola
Anthony Gallo
Gary Gilbert II
Jill Golueke
Perry Offutt
Linda Ryan
Michael Shriver
Jackie Summers
Claudia Summerson
William Yanavitch
*In Memoriam
Much of the campaign’s success can be attributed to co-chairs Beth Pitts-Madonna and the late Jon Kinsley.
Beth and Jon’s enthusiasm in taking on such a significant role in Building Bold Futures, and their lasting dedication to Penn-Mar, was instrumental.
Sadly, Jon and his brother, Tim, passed away in a tragic accident in January 2023. Yet his influence was felt even at the March 2023 Gala, when we hit our campaign goal of $7.5 million, and over $120,000 was contributed in his honor.
Beth and Jon’s leadership, expertise, friendship, and generosity have had a deep and lasting impact on Penn-Mar. Their immeasurable contributions to Penn-Mar, and to Building Bold Futures, will be with us for generations to come.
As Jon would quote from Chief Dan George: “Endeavor to Persevere.” In his honor and in his memory, we will do exactly that. We are grateful for all who have made generous contributions to Building Bold Futures, ensuring that we move courageously forward.
