Check out the latest news and stories from Holy Angels, a nonprofit in North Carolina supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions.

 

QC Life Stops by to Spin Cotton Candy

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QC Life Stops by to Spin Cotton Candy

We had a sweet time with WBTV’s QC Life and Jana Angel at the Cotton Candy Factory, a sponsored business of Holy Angels. Sharing smiles, sweets and our story is always a joy—especially when it’s this much fun! Jana met Mary Ellen, a crew member at Cotton Candy Factory, who taught her how to spin cotton candy. The QC Life audience also learned about the mission of Holy Angels and how sponsored businesses like Cotton Candy Factory provide employment and skill-building opportunities for residents and Life Choices participants.

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Holy Angels Voted Best Nonprofit in Gaston County

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Holy Angels Voted Best Nonprofit in Gaston County

We are honored to announce that Holy Angels has been named the 2025 Best Nonprofit in Gaston County by the Gaston Gazette’s Community’s Choice Awards!

This award, determined by community nominations and votes, is a meaningful reminder of how deeply our mission of mercy resonates with the people of Gaston County.

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Our Spring HeartLine is Here!

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Our Spring HeartLine is Here!

The Spring issue of our HeartLine newsletter is here! It's filled with powerful stories of hope, growth and the incredible people who make Holy Angels such a special place.

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National Magazine Features Holy Angels

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National Magazine Features Holy Angels

“Visiting Holy Angels in Belmont can somehow be jarring, sobering, beautiful, and inspiring, all tangled in a knot around your heart.” These words, written by Belmont native Stephen Copeland, begin a thoughtful, honest and beautiful depiction of Holy Angels published in St. Anthony Messenger, the flagship publication of Franciscan Media.

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About Holy Angels: Now entering its 70th year, Holy Angels, Inc. provides medical services and specialized therapies, residential living, special education, creative arts and spiritual opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions. The nonprofit currently serves more than 80 residents ranging from ages 2 to 83. Its innovative programs also extend to vocational training and meaningful employment to support adults in reaching their highest potential through five sponsored businesses - Cherubs Café, Cotton Candy Factory, Spruced Goose Station, Bliss Gallery and Market on Main. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Holy Angels maintains international accreditation from CARF, and employs more than 350 trained, committed individuals and maintains high standards of compliance with all federal, state and local governing bodies.