Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Returns for 29th Year
/For the first time since the pandemic, the Holy Angels Volunteer Appreciation Banquet returned for its 29th year, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude and joy after celebrating our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to supporting our residents and staff.
On Tuesday, April 29, we gathered in PUSH Place to honor all of our volunteers and confer some very special awards to dedicated individuals and groups, who collectively contributed more than 2,672 volunteer hours in 2024.
Congratulations to:
Joanna Nichols Volunteen of the Year – Moses Tomlinson
Ed Sabatini Advocacy Awardee – Fr. Dennis Kuhn
Lynn Leonard “Service Above Self” Awardees – Jim Donecho and Jill Meeks
Volunteer Group of the Year – Midrex Technologies
Dennis McClain Volunteer of the Year – Frank Johnson
Jimmie Stroupe Archangel Awardees – Kitty Swindell, John Gannon, Frank Johnson, Caroline Worcester and Richard White
Kevin Patrick Crosby “Touched by an Angel” Awardees - Cristal Thompson, Thomas Murphy, Carly Phelps, and Lindsay and Joyce Palmowski
Gail Blackburn “Angel of Friendship” Awardees - Craig Spangler, Marie McGavin, Heather Ramsey, Stella Bommarito and Chrisy Corder
“Bringing back our Volunteer Appreciation Banquet for the first time since the pandemic was incredibly meaningful,” said Kerri Massey, president & CEO of Holy Angels. “Our volunteers are the heart of Holy Angels—each one plays a vital role in enriching the lives of our residents and supporting our staff. Whether reading stories, sharing a pet, or simply offering a smile, their ‘yes’ to service creates ripple effects of love and joy across our entire community. We are deeply grateful for the time, compassion and heart they continue to give so generously.”
Thank you to all of the volunteers who selflessly give their time to support our mission of mercy. Learn more about volunteering at https://www.holyangelsnc.org/volunteers
