QC Life Features Holy Angels Sponsored Businesses
/Thank you to WBTV’s QC Life and Jana Angel for welcoming us on the show and helping share the heart of Holy Angels!
Read MoreThank you to WBTV’s QC Life and Jana Angel for welcoming us on the show and helping share the heart of Holy Angels!
Read MoreWhat began as dirt and blueprints earlier this year is now rising into something extraordinary—the future Children’s Campus at Holy Angels. Thanks to your generosity, walls are going up, ceilings are being hung and dreams are taking shape for the children who will one day call this place home.
Read MoreThis year’s Holy Angels Christmas card is more than a piece of art—it’s a story of miracles, joy and connection, created by our youngest resident and 2025 Spotlight Angel, Emberley. Doctors once told us Emberley was deaf, but here at Holy Angels, music revealed a miracle. When she heard a melody for the first time, her smile said it all—she could hear.
Read MoreOur residents’ skills and abilities were on display at the Holy Angels Talent Show—a joyful reminder of the beauty that shines when we celebrate each person’s unique gifts.
Read MoreABC News visited Cherubs Café—a Holy Angels sponsored business in downtown Belmont that enables individuals who are differently able to gain life skills, achieve meaningful work, and build a sense of belonging within the community.
This moment was more than just a television feature, it was a celebration of the heart of our mission – our residents and crew members.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreMaya 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.
Read MoreIn early May, Holy Angels welcomed guests to the Community Garden Greenhouse to shop a vibrant variety of flowers, herbs, vegetables and hanging baskets—all grown and cared for by Holy Angels residents.
Read MoreOur 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!
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreOn March 8, Holy Angels rolled out the red carpet for this year’s Blockbuster Bowl, bringing together residents, staff, families, sponsors and volunteers for a day full of joy, celebration and community.
Read More“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.
Read MoreBefore 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.
Read MoreAbout 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.
Holy Angels is a nonprofit organization based in Belmont, NC that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions.
For all media inquiries, please contact:
Samantha Story
Chief Communications Officer
704-648-9523
SamanthaS@HolyAngelsNC.org
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Holy Angels is a nonprofit organization, charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and the organization's Federal Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0230406.