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Golden Angel: Luigia Cottrell

Golden Angel: Luigia Cottrell

Love is in every spoonful at mealtime here at Holy Angels thanks to our most recent Golden Angel, Luigia Cottrell.

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Our Commitment to Quality in Action

Our Commitment to Quality in Action

At Holy Angels, our mission is more than words—it’s a daily commitment to providing the highest quality of care for the individuals we serve. In 2024, that dedication was tested and proven time and again. Over the course of the year, Holy Angels underwent more than 50 surveys and assessments by various state and regulatory entities across our programs. Each came back with no corrections—and the highest possible rating.

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Our Spring HeartLine is Here!

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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Donor Spotlight: The Grose Family’s Legacy of Love

Donor Spotlight: The Grose Family’s Legacy of Love

Maya Angelou once said, “Your legacy is every life you touch.” Richard and Elizabeth “Lib” Grose led lives of impact, generosity and kindness—touching so many others in the process. They first learned of Holy Angels through news articles written by Kays Gary, and then directly through the Sisters of Mercy who became regular customers at their convenience store.

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Music Fills Holy Angels Campus During 2025 Spring Recital

Music Fills Holy Angels Campus During 2025 Spring Recital

Our campus was alive with the sound of music April 30 as our residents and participants performed at our Spring Recital. We were so impressed by the show of talent and confidence as singers, guitarists, dancers and our bell choir performed to a full house!

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Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Returns for 29th Year

Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Returns for 29th Year

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.

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“The Music Has Always Been in Me” — Butch’s Story

“The Music Has Always Been in Me” — Butch’s Story

In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March, WBTV News featured our oldest resident, Butch, who is outliving expectations an continuing to impress with his piano skills.

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Golden Angel: Samantha Holmes

Golden Angel: Samantha Holmes

Meet our Golden Angel, Samantha Holmes! Sam has been with Holy Angels since 2010. She started as a Healthcare Tech, and then stayed connected with Holy Angels while completing her nursing degree, and is now working as a Nurse Supervisor.

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National Magazine Features Holy Angels

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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Golden Angel: Faith Moss

Golden Angel: Faith Moss

Congratulations to our Golden Angel, Faith Moss! A direct support professional in our Morrow Center, Faith has a heart for the young residents she supports every day. We are inspired by her joyful love, deep care, and passion for advocating for the children in her area.

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Introducing our 2025 Spotlight Angel - Emberley

Introducing our 2025 Spotlight Angel - Emberley

Before coming to Holy Angels, Emberley’s first seven months of life were spent in the NICU and then in and out of the hospital receiving palliative care. Doctors were unsure what her future might hold, and her family was in search of help—seeking a place where Emberley could not only be cared for but also truly flourish.

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