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 Commitment to Quality in Action

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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!

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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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Golden Angel: Samantha Holmes

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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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Introducing our 2025 Spotlight Angel - Emberley

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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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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.