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.

 

Holy Angels and Belmont, NC to Shine During Good Morning America Broadcast

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Holy Angels and Belmont, NC to Shine During Good Morning America Broadcast

Good Morning America will feature the mission of Holy Angels and highlight its five sponsored businesses that celebrate abilities and enable individuals who are differently able to gain life skills, achieve meaningful work, and build relationships and a sense of belonging within the community. The story is part of a series called “My Kind of Town” highlighting communities across the country and the people who make them special.

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Our Summer HeartLine is Here!

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Our Summer HeartLine is Here!

The Summer edition of our HeartLine newsletter is here! This issue is all about joy and creativity, new experiences and generosity—the moments that make Holy Angels such a special place.

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Made by Me: Meraki Scarves

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Made by Me: Meraki Scarves

At Holy Angels, beauty isn’t just seen—it’s felt. You’ll find it in the laughter that fills an art room, in hands pulling paint across “magic water,” and in the quiet pride of a resident seeing their silk scarf come to life.

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Behind Every Boat Ride, a Big-Hearted Volunteer

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Behind Every Boat Ride, a Big-Hearted Volunteer

Each summer at Holy Angels brings one of our residents’ favorite experiences—boat rides at Camp Hope. Nestled along the shores of Lake Wylie, our camp gives all 82 residents the opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds and freedom of the water. These rides provide far more than just fun for our residents. The fresh air, spray of the water and movement of the boat create a powerful sensory experience that fosters joy, connection and excitement. None of it would be possible, however, without our volunteer boat captains.

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Donor Spotlight: The Smith Family and "Adina's Butterfly"

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Donor Spotlight: The Smith Family and "Adina's Butterfly"

A magnificent swallowtail butterfly stands in Darwin and Myra Smith’s yard near Lake Norman—but soon, “Adina’s butterfly” will make its permanent home at Holy Angels, welcoming families to the new Children’s Campus for years to come.

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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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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.