Our Summer HeartLine is Here!
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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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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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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.
Read MoreOur Commitment to Quality in Action
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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.
Read MoreDonor Spotlight: The Grose Family’s Legacy of Love
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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.
Read MoreNBC Charlotte Features Holy Angels Spring Plant Sale
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In 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 MoreMusic Fills Holy Angels Campus During 2025 Spring Recital
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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!
Read MoreVolunteer Appreciation Banquet Returns for 29th Year
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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.
Read More“The Music Has Always Been in Me” — Butch’s Story
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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.
Read More33rd Annual Angel Bowl: The Blockbuster Bowl
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On 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 MoreNational Magazine Features Holy Angels
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“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 MoreIntroducing our 2025 Spotlight Angel - Emberley
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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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