With Gratitude to Rick D. Senft

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After 37 years of service as CEO and President of Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS), Rick D. Senft retired at the end of last month. Across his tenure, Rick D. Senft led the organization’s incredible transformation to serve 10,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs each year, achieving remarkable organizational growth and impact from $1.4 million in annual revenue when he was onboarded to more than $125 million in annual revenue. Rick D. Senft further led the identification, development, and implementation of the subsidiary organizations of Passavant Memorial Homes, including PDC Pharmacy, Life Enrichment Trust, Accessible Dental Services, and Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation, providing a holistic array of services and supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs.

In conjunction with Rick D. Senft’s retirement, PMHFOS is very excited to announce the excellent news that, as unanimously endorsed and approved by the Boards of Directors, Zachary Senft has become the CEO and President of PMHFOS. Under Zachary Senft’s steadfast leadership, vision, and oversight, PMHFOS looks forward to further building upon and expanding the impact of PMHFOS for the individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs that PMHFOS is privileged to serve. (To learn more about Zachary Senft, CEO and President, see our About Our CEO page.)

PMHFOS is tremendously grateful for Rick D. Senft’s leadership and service, and PMHFOS is committed to continuing to further build upon Rick D. Senft’s incredible legacy going forward for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 PMHF Community Service Scholarship!

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Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) was established to support Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) and its commitment to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. PMHF creates awareness of and provides additional financial resources for the quality programs of PMHFOS, which care for the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals while promoting choice and independence. PMHF upholds the contention that all people have the right to lead full, productive, and independent lives.

The PMHF Community Service Scholarship was created in memory of Jamie Ellenberger. Jamie was a young man who Passavant Memorial Homes (PMH) was privileged to serve.  He thrived in his community despite adversity.  Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jamie successfully transitioned from living in a state facility to becoming an active member of his new residential community at PMH.

While part of PMH’s community residential program, Jamie was an enthusiastic and contributing member of society, both in community-based activities and in our vocational training program.  His positivity and perseverance were always paired with kindness and a smile. After his passing, this scholarship was established in his honor, so his legacy can continue to make a lasting impact in the community in which he loved being a part of.

To find out more about the scholarship and download the application, please click here. All applications must be received by 3:00pm on Friday, April 24th, 2026, so apply today!

PMHFOS Selected as a Finalist for the 2026 Excellence in Ethics Awards!

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Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) has been chosen as a Finalist in the Large Nonprofit category for the 2026 Pittsburgh Excellence in Ethics Awards (PEEA)! PMHFOS is humbled and honored to be selected as a Finalist for this prestigious award. As described on their event website, “PEEA is an all-volunteer initiative through the Pittsburgh Rotary Club Foundation, dedicated to recognizing ethical leadership and strengthening our community”, and, through the awards, they “…honor companies and organizations that exemplify ethical standards in the Pittsburgh Region.”

Ashley Lovell, Vice President of Corporate Compliance, is PMHFOS’ organizational lead for the PEEA nomination, and PMHFOS is exceptionally proud for Ms. Lovell’s steadfast leadership and dedication to reinforcing PMHFOS’ ongoing commitment to ethics and compliance to be recognized by PEAA!

PMHFOS’ dedication to ethics and compliance, as led by Ms. Lovell, is evident through a multitude of programs, practices, and initiatives. A few of many examples include: PMHFOS being an honored partner of the Health Care Compliance Association and proudly participating in their annual nationwide Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, PMHFOS’ monthly Workplace Compliance and Safety Committee meetings and bi-monthly Ethics Committee meetings to further educate on safety, compliance, and ethical trainings, and Passavant Memorial Homes’ quarterly Risk and Quality Management Committee meetings for continuous quality improvement. More information regarding compliance at PMHFOS is available on the PMHFOS Compliance Webpage!

PMHFOS is grateful for this significant honor from PEEA and respectfully expresses its sincere appreciation to PEEA for this distinguished recognition!

PMHFOS celebrates Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week!

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PMHFOS is excited to celebrate Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week during the week of November 2-8, 2025! This nationwide event is intended to bring “Awareness, Recognition, and Reinforcement” surrounding compliance and ethics, and aims to reinforce educational constructs and emphasize the importance surrounding these paramount concepts that support our ability to continue to provide quality care to the individuals we serve.

In celebration of Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, PMHFOS has distributed customized PMHFOS Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week flashlights branded with the PMHFOS Compliance Logo to all PMHFOS employees. Additionally, there are multiple opportunities throughout the week for staff to be entered into a raffle for Nintendo Switch 2 devices!

PMHFOS has also selected seventeen employees across the organization to receive the 2025 PMHFOS Ethics & Integrity Award. This award is given to employees who demonstrate not only an understanding of the paramount concepts of Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, but also exhibit compliance, ethics, and integrity in their daily actions in the workplace. Awardees receive an award and a one-time $500.00 Amazon Gift Certificate!

Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week is a great time to reinforce the principles of compliance and ethics and recognize the vital contributions of our staff in providing high quality support to the individuals we are privileged to serve.

Passavant Memorial Homes Ensures Continuity of Services for Individuals with Behavioral Health Needs in Allegheny County by Assuming Operations of Two Personal Care Homes

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On August 28, 2025, Passavant Memorial Homes (PMH) purchased and assumed the operations of two personal care homes (PCHs) for individuals with behavioral health needs in Allegheny County, providing continuity of services for the individuals residing in these homes.  Each PCH is licensed to provide residential services to eight individuals with behavioral health needs, with a capacity to serve 16 individuals across the two locations.

PMH offered employment to the frontline staff at the PCHs, further supporting a seamless transition for the individuals receiving services by providing the committed, compassionate frontline personnel at the PCHs continuity in employment.

PMH is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs to live successfully in the community, providing optimal supports and services, while promoting choice and independence.  As a mission-driven and faith-based organization, PMH has repeatedly demonstrated the willingness, ability, and expertise needed to seamlessly transition services to PMH when provider agencies have closed altogether, or have exited specific programs.

It is a privilege for PMH to continue in the furtherance of its mission with this current PCH expansion in Allegheny County, and PMH welcomes discussions with any provider agencies seeking a provider agency such as PMH to assume operations of services, or to join PMH in a different integrative capacity.

2025 Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation Community Service Scholarship Recipients Announced!

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Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Community Service Scholarship. This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Jamie Ellenberger, an individual served by Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) who was an active member in the community. The principle of community is central to PMHFOS’s mission, to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs to live successfully in the community.

Typically, PMHF awards one $10,000 scholarship to a student in the region who brings that same understanding of the value of community service. This year, however, PMHF decided to award $10,000 scholarships to both Ms. Nandana Menon of South Fayette High School in Allegheny County and Mr. William Lemmon of Burgettstown Area Middle/High School in Washington County.

Ms. Menon’s impressive resume includes the development of Spark, an app designed to support children with autism and their families, in collaboration with CGI and the University of Pittsburgh Autism Center of Excellence. Ms. Menon additionally led the design and implementation of a sensory-modified program at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, supporting neurodiversity inclusion for zoo visitors with aspects including sensory maps and a comfort room. She also was an advocate and workshop facilitator for the Blue Envelope Program, which supports safer interactions between law enforcement and individuals with autism in Allegheny and Beaver counties by hosting training workshops and providing educational materials.

Ms. Menon is attending the University of Pittsburgh this fall where she will be studying Neuroscience.

Mr. Lemmon’s lengthy list of community service includes work with the local ALS Chapter, the Live Like Lou Foundation, the Reading Under the Stars Literacy Program, and the student Board of Directors for Club H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everyday), the community service club at his high school. Mr. Lemmon additionally volunteers extensively at his church. He is also a youth basketball and soccer coach and referee and plays basketball, which he will continue in college.

Mr. Lemmon is attending Saint Vincent College this fall where he will be double majoring in Health and Physical Education and Special Education.

This year, PMHF received 98 applications across 16 counties in western Pennsylvania.

 

 

PMH Foundation held the 32nd Annual Golf Classic!

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Olde Stonewall Golf Club, Ellwood City, PA

Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) held its 32nd Annual Golf Classic, presented by First National Bank, on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Olde Stonewall Golf Club in Ellwood City, PA. Thirty-five foursomes participated in a scramble-style tournament with the hopes of being crowned the 2025 PMHF Classic Cup champions!

Celina Pompeani Mathison, KDKA-TV Pittsburgh Today Live Reporter, emceed the event, which was highlighted by features such as a Pittsburgh Cookie Table, photo booth, bourbon sampling, four hole-in-one competitions, including a chance to win a $75,000 towards a car at LW Automotive, exclusive silent auction items, including an autographed Paul Skenes jersey, plus other exciting raffle prizes! Golfer giveaways included a new sand wedge and golf glove. The day concluded with presenting the winners of the prestigious PMHF Classic Cup to the winning foursome!

Thank you to all of the PMHF supporters, donors, volunteers, staff, and friends who helped make the golf classic a truly memorable event!

 

Elevating Service Quality and Community-Based Collaboration for Optimal Supports

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Our 2024 Impact Report, “Elevating Service Quality and Community-Based Collaboration for Optimal Supports” is now available!

Learn more about the ways in which Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services continuously pursues our ongoing commitment to the highest quality of services and supports and our mission through community-based collaboration.

 

PMHFOS – 2024 Impact Report

 

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 PMHF Community Service Scholarship!

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Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) was established to support Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) and its commitment to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. PMHF creates awareness of and provides additional financial resources for the quality programs of PMHFOS, which care for the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals while promoting choice and independence. PMHF upholds the contention that all people have the right to lead full, productive, and independent lives.

The PMHF Community Service Scholarship was created in memory of Jamie Ellenberger. Jamie was a young man who Passavant Memorial Homes (PMH) was privileged to serve.  He thrived in his community despite adversity.  Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jamie successfully transitioned from living in a state facility to becoming an active member of his new residential community at PMH.

While part of PMH’s community residential program, Jamie was an enthusiastic and contributing member of society, both in community-based activities and in our vocational training program.  His positivity and perseverance were always paired with kindness and a smile. After his passing, this scholarship was established in his honor, so his legacy can continue to make a lasting impact in the community in which he loved being a part of.

To find out more about the scholarship and download the application, please click here.  Applications must be submitted by 3:00pm on April 25th, 2025, so apply today!