While challenges will never go away, our strategic mindset allows us to rise above them. We constantly ask, “How can we be better? What more can we do?” to ensure every strategy advances our mission and keeps the people we support at the center of everything we do.

With a remarkable team of professionals, we turn bold strategies into actionable tactics — from expanding services and integrating empowering technologies to pursuing transformative projects like our upcoming Westminster facility. These initiatives deliver tangible results: greater independence, stronger teams, and more inclusive communities.

This success reinforces that the generosity we receive is an investment yielding lasting difference in the lives of others.

Key accomplishments in 2025 include:

• Expanded smart home technology to approximately 40 additional homes, bringing the total to 53 Smart Homes, enhancing independence while keeping technology in service of human relationships.
• Grew the Foundation's endowment to over $20 million, positioning it as a strategic investor in innovation and long-term projects.
• Achieved a 90% DSP retention rate among Career Ladders participants, compared to the national average of 50%.
• Invested in a strong team culture, resulting in higher retention and deeper commitment to the people we serve.

Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, our new Westminster facility, opening in the spring of 2026, will foster collaboration, community, and new pathways to independence — made possible by years of operational discipline and strategic investment.

Perhaps most rewarding is the growing recognition of Penn-Mar as a national thought leader, with our practices influencing organizations well beyond our region.

With the dawn of a new year, we remain grateful for your partnership as we continue to evolve, innovate, and lead in service to the extraordinary people who inspire us each day.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.