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April

Free Showers at Waldorf West Library

Date April 19, 2024Time 9:30 am - 12:00 pmVenue Waldorf West Library

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April

Maryland Market Money at the La Plata Farmers Market

Date April 20, 2024Time 9:00 am - 2:00 pmVenue Charles County Courthouse Parking Lot

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Community Assistance Programs

We provide a full range of compassionate programs and services designed to meet the needs of all those who are underserved in our communities.

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Southern Crossing

This ambitious project on U.S.-301 is transforming an abandoned motel into a beacon of light to provide transitional housing and a path to a better future.

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The Market

The Market is a new initiative designed to eliminate food deserts in Southern Maryland by increasing access to fresh, healthy, locally grown foods.

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From the Blog

Sandy Washington, Steny Hoyer, Sherrie Sims

Hoyer & Other Leaders Join Our Local Homeless Coalition for a Strategic Discussion

Discover insights from an important discussion including Congressman Steny Hoyer and regional leaders on combating homelessness in Southern Maryland. Explore the challenges, key findings, and collaborative efforts to enact lasting change in our communities.

Washington Post Documents LifeStyles Efforts to Reach the Homeless During Point-in-Time

The Washington Post joined us this week as we set out across Southern Maryland to engage with homeless individuals and families during the annual Point-in-Time Homeless Survey.

LifeStyles Honored with PepsiCo Foundation’s Smiles in Action Award

LifeStyles of Maryland is proud to announce that we’ve been recognized with a Smiles in Action Award from the PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc.

Corae Young Promoted to Chief Operating Officer

Corae Young has been named LifeStyles of Maryland’s Chief Operating Officer.

The promotion is a recognition of Young’s vital role within the organization and the latest milestone in her tenure with LifeStyles, which began in 2005 as a temporary fill-in while the receptionist was on vacation.

One-Stop Food Access

When you’re hungry, there’s nothing more frightening than not knowing where your next meal will come from. So a group of local nonprofits and food pantries have banded together to create Charles County Food Connection.

Now you’ll know where you can find nourishing food throughout the week.

Check out the list of upcoming food availability.
Find the food pantry or distribution site nearest you.
Enjoy the physical and mental benefits of a healthy, satisfying meal.

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Our Community in Action

Browse our photo gallery to see our staff, volunteers and partners in action, serving those in need and helping provide a hand up — not a hand out — for all those who need a little lift to reach a better place in life.