{"id":11168,"date":"2025-05-01T09:29:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T14:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestylesofmd.org\/?p=11168"},"modified":"2025-05-01T09:29:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T14:29:52","slug":"karen-reed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestylesofmd.org\/es\/2025\/05\/karen-reed\/","title":{"rendered":"Siempre en movimiento: El impacto constante de la voluntaria Karen Reed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”hide-featured-image” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font_size=”16px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Karen Reed didn\u2019t come to LifeStyles looking for recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n

She came because she saw a need \u2014 and knew she could help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, she\u2019s one of our most dedicated volunteers, quietly shaping the lives of others through service that\u2019s consistent, hands-on, and full of heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

Karen makes the 22-mile drive from Clinton to our La Plata office, where she now averages 14 to 16 volunteer hours each week doing whatever needs to be done \u2014 packing food, organizing toiletry bags, distributing produce and diapers, and stepping up wherever the team needs support.<\/span><\/p>\n

She\u2019s not just part of the process \u2014 she\u2019s part of the heartbeat of LifeStyles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Karen has become someone staff and clients alike look forward to seeing. Her presence is calming, her work ethic inspiring and her care for others genuine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether she\u2019s sorting donations or making deliveries to one of our shelters, she leads with humility and purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

And beyond her own service, Karen has brought others into the fold. Over the years, she\u2019s encouraged fellow community members to get involved, many of whom now volunteer regularly at our distribution center. She doesn\u2019t just give her time \u2014 she multiplies it by helping others find their own way to give back.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s that kind of ripple effect that leaves a lasting impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Karen doesn\u2019t ask for attention. She prefers to stay in motion, helping behind the scenes. But her contributions don\u2019t go unnoticed. She\u2019s a steady, compassionate force \u2014 the kind of volunteer every organization hopes to have.<\/span><\/p>\n

Join us in celebrating Karen Reed and the example she sets every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

And if her story moves you \u2014 we\u2019d love to meet you.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re always looking for more community members to join our volunteer team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you have a few hours or a few days a week, your time can make a real impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Volunteer now.<\/b><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Conoce a Karen Reed, una voluntaria dedicada de LifeStyles, cuya discreta dedicaci\u00f3n y servicio pr\u00e1ctico inspiran a quienes la rodean. Descubre el impacto de esta mujer.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11172,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

The annual Point-in-Time Homeless Survey began across Southern Maryland on Wednesday, part of a large, nationwide effort that attempts to quantify the numbers of sheltered and unsheltered individuals and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of its Continuum of Care (CoC) application for homelessness funding, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that jurisdictions across the nation conduct a statistically reliable and unduplicated count of the homeless for one overnight period during the last 10 days of January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LifeStyles of Maryland is helping lead the effort in Southern Maryland. Roughly 50 volunteers and staff members will fan out across the region to conduct the survey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the goal is to provide a snapshot of the homeless in our community, LifeStyles takes it a step further by providing access to resources and distributing items to help them sustain the weather as well as providing information and encouraging individuals to access shelter and housing services. LifeStyles will also work with local departments of social services to provide shelter for those who seek it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results of the survey are used to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n