{"id":12277,"date":"2026-04-15T09:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestylesofmd.org\/?p=12277"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:59:36","slug":"candid-platinum-seal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestylesofmd.org\/es\/2026\/04\/candid-platinum-seal\/","title":{"rendered":"LifeStyles obtiene el Sello Platino de Transparencia de Candid 2026."},"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=”4.27.6″ text_font_size=”16px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

We\u2019re proud to share that LifeStyles of Maryland has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency<\/b><\/span> from Candid<\/span><\/a> \u2014 the highest level of recognition for nonprofit accountability.<\/p>\n

But what does that really mean?<\/p>\n

The Platinum Seal represents a deep commitment to openness. It signifies that LifeStyles shares comprehensive, up-to-date information about our programs, leadership, financials and measurable outcomes. More than that, it reflects our willingness to go a step further\u2014connecting data to real impact and clearly demonstrating how our work is changing lives.<\/p>\n

For our donors and supporters, that level of transparency matters.<\/p>\n

When you choose to support an organization, you deserve more than good intentions. You deserve clarity. You deserve accountability. And you deserve to see the results of your generosity. The Platinum Seal provides that assurance, offering confidence that your support is being used thoughtfully, responsibly and effectively.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>It also aligns closely with the story we recently shared in our 2025 Impact Report<\/a>. In that report, we offered a deeper look at the real outcomes behind our work\u2014families finding stability, individuals gaining independence and neighbors receiving the support they need to move forward.<\/p>\n

Transparency isn\u2019t just about numbers on a page. It\u2019s about connecting those numbers to real lives and real progress. It\u2019s about showing not only where resources go, but why they matter.<\/p>\n

Earning the 2026 Platinum Seal is an honor, but it\u2019s also a responsibility. It challenges us to keep raising the bar\u2014to communicate clearly, operate with integrity and remain accountable to the people and communities we serve.<\/p>\n

To everyone who supports LifeStyles, thank you. Your trust makes this work possible\u2014and we\u2019re committed to honoring it every step of the way.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LifeStyles of Maryland obtuvo el Sello Platino de Transparencia de Candid 2026, lo que demuestra su responsabilidad, su transparencia financiera y un impacto comunitario cuantificable.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12286,"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