{"id":11312,"date":"2025-10-09T12:06:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T17:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestylesofmd.org\/?p=11312"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:10:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T17:10:38","slug":"terri-pesante-close","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestylesofmd.org\/es\/2025\/10\/terri-pesante-close\/","title":{"rendered":"Fe en acci\u00f3n: El esp\u00edritu generoso de Terri Pesante-Close"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Some people talk about faith. Others live it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Terri Pesante-Close is a shining example of what it means to put faith into action \u2014 to meet people\u2019s needs not just with words, but with work.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"For years, Terri has been at the heart of some of our most meaningful efforts, from our annual Thanksgiving baskets to our Christmas toy drives. She leads with her whole heart. When there was a need, Terri found a way to meet it. When there was a shortfall, she found the funding to fill it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because of her dedication and determination, countless households across Southern Maryland have shared fuller meals and brighter holidays. Terri\u2019s generosity doesn\u2019t stop at donations \u2014 she spends countless hours picking up food, shopping for supplies, assembling baskets and inspiring others to give.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her service extends beyond the holidays, too. As a valued member of our Fundraising Committee, Terri has helped make our biggest events successful year after year, ensuring LifeStyles has the resources to continue supporting those who need us most.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her faith isn\u2019t just something she speaks about \u2014 it\u2019s something she demonstrates, every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Terri Pesante-Close reminds us that true faith is found in the doing \u2014 in showing up, giving freely and believing that even one person\u2019s effort can make a world of difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

Join us in celebrating Terri for her generous spirit, her endless compassion and her incredible impact on our community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inspired by Terri\u2019s story?<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a place for you here, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Volunteer with LifeStyles<\/span><\/a> as we create Help, Hope and Transformation across Southern Maryland.<\/span><\/p>\n

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La fe en acci\u00f3n define a Terri Pesante-Close. Desde comidas navide\u00f1as hasta galas ben\u00e9ficas, su dedicaci\u00f3n y compasi\u00f3n han ayudado a LifeStyles a alimentar a miles de familias y fortalecer nuestra comunidad a\u00f1o tras a\u00f1o.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11316,"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