Hoyer Tours LifeStyles Facility in Southern Maryland

NEWBURG, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Executive Director of LifeStyles of Maryland, Sandy Washington, today at the Southern Crossing facility for a tour and update on the services provided at LifeStyles' new location.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to tour the LifeStyles facility in Southern Maryland at Southern Crossing," said Congressman Hoyer. "LifeStyles plays a significant role in our community — serving the homeless, low-income, elderly, and disabled populations in the Fifth District and in the state of Maryland for 26 years. During the COVID-19 crisis, when our vulnerable populations were hit hardest, I know that LifeStyles worked around the clock to provide support and opportunities for those in need. It is because of their invaluable role in our community that I secured $160,000 for this facility to help them continue their renovations. I thank Sandy Washington, the Executive Director of LifeStyles, and members of the Board for meeting with me today and discussing how we can continue to shore up resources and create better economic opportunities for those who need it most."

LifeStyles is a non-profit organization that has served the homeless, working poor, elderly, and disabled populations in Southern Maryland for 26 years. They have offices in all three Southern Maryland Counties. Their services include temporary shelter, food, clothing, utility assistance, transportation, employment assistance, counseling, prescription assistance, and more for those in need.

The Southern Crossing building sits on six acres and is located at 11150 Crain Highway, Newburg, Maryland, 20664. It is the former White House Motel that was vacant for ten years. With community support, LifeStyles, Inc. raised over $1 million dollars to purchase and begin renovations to turn this once dilapidated motel into one, two and three-bedroom apartments for families in need. Congressman Hoyer secured $160,000 in the FY 2022 Omnibus for LifeStyles of Maryland to provide wrap-around services for residents at the Southern Crossing transitional housing project in Charles County.