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., one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies.
The program is a part of the company’s efforts to support local communities by providing resources for valuable programs that benefit individuals and families in need. The award includes a grant that LifeStyles will use to support our Homeless Services efforts throughout Southern Maryland.
LifeStyles is one of 22 charities and organizations across the country selected as a Smiles in Action Award winner. Through strategic partnerships, such as the Smiles in Action Award, the PepsiCo Foundation seeks to tackle the long-term challenges and do the most good for the most people.
“We are so grateful to have the continued support of the PepsiCo Foundation, and we’re honored to be selected for a Smiles in Action Award,” LifeStyles Chief Executive Officer Sandy Washington said. “This grant will be reinvested back into our programs that are dedicated to helping those who are homeless or facing homelessness in Southern Maryland.”
When the devastating impact of COVD-19 on communities around the world became clear, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation provided vital support in response to the unprecedented crisis. The grant announced through Smiles in Action provide funding for local organizations that are able to have an immediate, direct impact on their communities.
“We look up to the community organizations across America that work tirelessly every day to ensure their neighbors thrive,” said C.D. Glin, vice president of the PepsiCo Foundation and global head of philanthropy. “PepsiCo has a long history of working with local partners to invest in communities where our consumers and employees live and work, and we’re proud to support these organizations in making lasting change.”
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