2014 Winter Heartline

WINTER 2014
Voices of Art
According to Edgar Degas (artist), “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” If you
look with your heart at the art work created by our residents, you will hear their voices. Most of our
residents are unable to communicate in the traditional way, but they say volumes through their creative
endeavors. They are able to express who they are creatively – and their personalities shine!
Creative Arts Director, Gaye Dimmick and Speech Pathologist,
Debbie Will work together to help our residents find their voice
through art – each one has a different story to tell. Using colors,
shapes, patterns, and textures – they let you know who they are
and what puts a smile on their face.
At Holy Angels we celebrate Mercy Moments – when one gets a
glimpse of heaven in an interaction with another person or through
an activity. If you look and are open to the spirit – there are Mercy
Moments all around you – especially in our creative arts program.
Bert is all smiles as he paints his blue sky.
God’s creation is perfect – and there is no better place to
experience creation than Camp Hope along the nature trail so
beautifully carved out by our friends at Duke Energy.
We have learned that the color blue is our resident Bert’s favorite color.
Bert, who is a shy guy, does not always get excited with art – but given
a paint brush and blue paint, he enthusiastically painted a most beautiful
sky for his campfire piece – enhanced with leaves and unique pieces
found along the trail.
Jenny is a girl who likes loud sounds and art is not usually “loud”. But,
add a hair dryer blowing brightly colored bubble paint and you have a
very innovative way to paint that was a lot of fun and brought a lot of
smiles from Jenny. When it is time to cut out shapes for a collage – if
you bring out the electric scissors – her face lights up.
For over seven years, Jeaniene Dibble of Art by J Studio in Belmont
has volunteered with many of our community group home residents.
Named the Holy Angels Art Club, they meet monthly with Ms. Dibble
along with her art students who assist and support the residents. Each
month they explore many forms of creative expression as they produce
some beautiful and unique pieces of art.
Jeaniene Dibble helps budding artist, Katie,
with her choice of colors.
At Holy Angels, art is more than a painting or quilt or collage; it is a way
for our residents to truly experience the world around them and tell us a bit about it. And if you really
look, you will surely notice their art work has become the voice of their heart.
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Giving Thanks….A Thousand Times Over!
The Italian Mamas, Mimma, Franca & Lele prepare
their notes for the Grazie Mille Gala.
Franca has captivated the attention of her culinary
experience participants at the Art Institute of Charlotte.
Holy Angels continues to be blessed by the generous support
of the guests of our Grazie Mille Gala. For the fourth year we
were deeply honored to welcome back the Italian Mammas,
Mimma and Franca, from the Tutti-a-Tavola Cooking Experience
in Chianti, Tuscany. Holy Angels also welcomed their cousin,
Lele, who made her first trip to Holy Angels and witnessed
firsthand the miracles that happen every day with our residents
whom we are privileged to serve. As she so eloquently
encouraged people to give to Holy Angels, Lele shared, “I
am leaving Holy Angels much richer for the experience, and
I hope you will leave this evening much poorer!” Through
the generosity of our table sponsors, silent and live auction
participants and pledges made by our guests, we joyfully
announce we raised more than $153,000!
Under the leadership of our Gala Chair, Luke Manlove, The
Grand Hall in Mt. Holly was elegantly transformed into an
authentic Tuscan-inspired evening. Guests were greeted by
our Honorary Chairs, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Hannon and the
Grazie Mille Committee. The heartfelt words of Marcy and
Scott Lincicome as they expressed their gratitude for all Holy
Angels has provided their daughter and our new Spotlight
Angel, Campbell, was
truly an inspiring
story for all to hear.
Larry Sprinkle ended
the evening with an
exuberant live auction.
It was an evening few
will forget!
A smaller, more intimate gathering was hosted again by
The Art Institute of Charlotte. Chef Maria Marquez and Ron
Miller paid close attention to every detail as partakers enjoyed
an interactive and entertaining hour in the kitchen with the
Mammas gleaning knowledge on how to prepare the Mammas
dishes. Everyone gathered around the table “family style”
afterwards to share in the love of food, family, fellowship and
Holy Angels.
Gala Committee members along with Larry Sprinkle
and the Italian Mamas are all smiles following a
successful Grazie Mille evening.
“A Thousand Thanks” to our sponsors and contributors for our Grazie Mille Weekend:
CaroMont Health
UTC Aerospace Systems
Wells Fargo
WIX Filters
Mullen Holland & Cooper, P.A.
DePalo Bakery
Dorothy “Fortunata” Duffy
Audio To Go – Chris Thornton
Creative Solutions
Classic Party Rentals
Dean & Deluca
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Larry Sprinkle, WCNC NBC Charlotte
Lyerly Agency
Vicki Seiber Floral Design Group
Standard Distributors – Tim Efird
The Grand Hall, Mt. Holly – Amy Miller
Treasured Events – Ron Deshaies
The Art Institute of Charlotte Chef Maria Marquez and Ron Miller
Bob Wilusz, The Strolling Accordionist
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Christmas Blessings!
One needs to look no further than the campus of Holy Angels at Christmas to realize how blessed we
are by our generous supporters. Beginning in November, “Santa’s Elves” enthusiastically assist with
transforming the grounds to an angelic winter wonderland complete with countless Christmas trees and
angels illuminating the evenings. Our dedicated Santa, who begins growing his beard in May, eagerly
delivers each resident their gifts which were specifically purchased for them by numerous donors. The
staff and employees enjoy a Christmas meal thoughtfully donated by parents in appreciation for the care
their son received while a resident at Holy Angels. Christmas is all about giving and the residents and
staff of Holy Angels benefit from the charitable giving of individuals, corporations and churches. Many
thanks to all who gave of their time, talents and resources to help ensure our residents had the best
Christmas ever!
Special thanks for their generous Christmas gifts:
AG Telecom, LLC
Barrday Corporation
Kyle Brown
Center Street Tavern & Restaurant,
LLC
Charlotte Paint Company, Inc.
Crossroads Church
George and Debbie Ellison
DePalo’s Bakery, Inc.
James Dunn
Elvis Fan Club
Jeanette Faulkenberry
First Presbyterian Church Belmont
Gamer’s Alley
William K. Gary & Associates
Pete Glover
Grace Wesleyan Church
Karen Goodwin
Fred Miller & Docia Hickey
Allan & Megan Jones
Lynn Kendall
Knights of Columbus,
Council 770
North Belmont Elementary
School
Palisades Women’s Club
Edward and Linda Piltch
Pine Island Country Club
PSNC Energy
Quail Hollow Homeowners
Association
Natalie Rapp
Tammy Salm
St. Ann Catholic School
St. Matthew Catholic Church
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic
Church
Alan Tolley
Annette Waldrop
Woodhill Elementary School
A great time was had by all at the annual Knights of Columbus
Council 770 Christmas party; held in Charlotte.
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Angel Mamie and Tara as Mary participate in the
residents telling of the Christmas story.
Our Spotlight Angel, Campbell, made a beautiful angel this
Christmas.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2012 - 2013
Accomplishments and Activities
• Provided high quality, round the clock,
comprehensive care for 100 children and
adults with varying degrees of intellectual and
physical disabilities.
• Recognized valued employees and volunteers
through established awards.
• Celebrated National Direct Service
Professionals Week with our dedicated staff.
• Began the Lynn & Don Leonard Music
Therapy Program with the addition of music
therapist, Jessica Guiterrez, as a consultant
with the Creative Arts program.
• Achieved fundraising goals for our special
events, Angel Bowl, Run for the Money, Grazie
Mille Gala & Tuscan Cooking Experience and
the Carolina Classic Golf Tournament.
• Was named “A Best Place To Work” in the
Charlotte Region for mid-sized companies.
• Educated over 3000 third grade students in
Gaston County on disabilities and challenges
as a stop on the Pride in Gaston County Tour.
• Introduced a new video that tells Holy Angels
story beautifully.
• Hosted the Push America bikers – it was their
25th visit – celebrating 25 years Journey of
Hope cross country cycling event.
• Heartline was redesigned with a new
masthead.
• Launched a new colorful and interactive
website – www.HolyAngelsNC.org
• We celebrated Maria’s 58th birthday with the
4th Annual Winter Wonderland.
2013 Event Sponsors
Sponsorships are key to the success of our fundraising events. Special thanks to these businesses for
helping to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
Grazie Mille 2013
Angel Bowl 2013
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Print Sponsor
Duke Energy
CaroMont Health
WIX Filters
PSNC Energy
George Pappa`s Liberty Lanes
The Howe Foundation
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Presenting Sponsor
Sponsors
Print Sponsor
CaroMont Health
UTC Aerospace Systems
Wells Fargo
WIX Filters
Mullen Holland & Cooper, P.A.
DePalo Bakery
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2013 Holy Angels Carolina Classic Golf Tournament
Gold Plus Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Print Sponsor
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The Federal Family
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
– The Mayeux Group
Friends of Holy Angels
PSNC Energy
Colonial Pipeline
Leather & More, LLC
Stanley Steemer
ImageMark
Cart Sponsor
Receptions Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Hole in One Sponsor
BB&T Bank/BB&T Insurance
Services, Inc.
Sisters of Mercy South
Central Community
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland
Contemporary Benefits
Design, Inc.
McKenney Family Dealerships
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Financials 2012 - 2013
Holy Angels, Inc. Expenses
2012 - 2013
Salaries
56%
Other
12%
Fringe Benefits
9%
Holy Angels, Inc. Revenue
2012 - 2013
Contributions
12%
Federal
50%
Supplies
7%
Other
11%
Depreciation
7%
Parent / Local
0%
Contractual Services
6%
State
27%
Occupancy
3%
Millions
Holy Angels Foundation Contributions
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Mother Mary Benignus Hoban Endowment
The Guardian Angels Program Helps Support The Endowment
Millions
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Grants and Foundations
American & Efird
CaroMont Health
Community Foundation of Gaston County
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Foundation For The Carolinas
LAMB Foundation of NC, Inc.
Push America
Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation
Sullivan Foundation
The Charles and Irene Nanney Foundation
The Dallas Foundation
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The Duke Energy Foundation
The E.D.M. Schachner Foundation, Inc.
The Enterline Foundation
The First Gaston Foundation, Inc.
The Hartford Personal Insurance Center
The Howe Foundation
The H.W. Suter Foundation
The Kulynych Family Foundation I, Inc.
The Milton A. and Charlotte R. Kramer Family Foundation
The Proctor Foundation
The W. Duke Kimbrell Family Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
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Holy Angels – A Best Place To Work Finalist
Every day, the staff of Holy Angels goes above
and beyond their daily duties to ensure the
happiness and well-being of 100 children
and adults who call our campus home. Holy
Angels is dedicated to also ensuring the
happiness and well-being of those staff we are
proud to call our own. For these efforts, Holy
Angels was honored recently as one of the
best places to work in our region.
Members of Holy Angels staff were on hand to celebrate our Best Place
To Work recognition.
Charlotte Business Journal named Holy
Angels – specifically noted in the medium
business category – as one of the 25 Best
Places to Work in the Charlotte Region for
2013. Businesses receiving this honor have
found innovative ways to keep their employees
happy and engaged were honored and Holy
Angels is proud to be among this listing.
The work accomplished at Holy Angels is often physically and emotionally demanding. However we
always include fun in the daily schedule. There are regular social activities with staff and residents
including monthly employee luncheons, Spirit Week, a Haunted Greenhouse, summer concerts, a
Winter Wonderland each Christmas season and boat rides at Holy Angels Camp Hope.
It is vital to support healthy living among staff members as well. Through the “Life is good. . . Live it
well!” wellness program, all staff are encouraged to lead healthier lifestyles –free memberships to the
YMCA and participation in on-site wellness educational programs are included: Stress Management,
Nutrition Basics and Leading an Active Lifestyle – Move More.
Regina Moody, Holy Angels President/CEO,said, “we work very hard to keep communication open
between administration and our staff. . . through our intranet, emails and face to face meetings,
especially during our monthly Employee Meal Days. We also offer our employees the opportunity to
participate in a web based training program – the “College of Direct Support” in order to enhance their
knowledge in the field of intellectual developmental disabilities. This certificate is nationally recognized.
Without our staff, Holy Angels would be unable to provide quality program and services for our
residents.”
For the staff of Holy Angels, employment is more than a job.
Said one Holy Angels staff member, “At Holy Angels we’re family – we love each other and take care of
each other – Holy Angels is our home away from home.”
A fellow staff member agreed, “We provide unconditional love in a fun and loving environment, where
team work is important in providing quality care. Each resident is treated with dignity as we help them
to be as independent as possible.”
More than 300 businesses were nominated for this prestigious award.
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Cherubs Café & Cherubs Candy Bouquet
Celebrate “Giving Tuesday”
Cherubs Café, Cherubs Candy Bouquet and Holy
Angels offered a unique opportunity for customers and
supporters. Giving Tuesday – hosted on December 3rd in
2013 – is a national event to inspire personal philanthropy
and charitable giving during the holiday season. It is often
considered an opening day to the giving season.
Holy Angels selected 2013’s Giving Tuesday to officially reopen the doors of Cherubs Café & Cherubs Candy Bouquet
(following renovations and remodeling). A Free Lunch
followed a ribbon cutting ceremony at our Main Street,
Belmont location. Holy Angels and Cherubs Café & Cherubs
Candy Bouquet used this opportunity to celebrate Giving
Tuesday; to ultimately give back and give thanks for our
customers who have supported the vocational program.
Laurie Lewis along with Katie and Amy are ready to serve
Cherubs Cafe customers - always with a smile.
Regina Moody, Holy Angels President/CEO, said, “We
have been serving our famous Chicken Pecan Salad in
Downtown Belmont for 17 years – and we would like to
celebrate the community’s support with a day we hope will
warm your heart. What better way to say thank you than
with a free lunch served
with a smile by one of our
supported employees.”
Supported Employee, Cheryl, assists in the Cherubs Cafe
kitchen.
6600 Wilkinson Boulevard
PO Box 710
Belmont, NC 28012-0710
A new logo, designed by
Lyerly Agency, was introduced to customers as part
of the grand re-opening.
It offers a more modern,
upscale appearance to
complement the new look
inside the café.
Belmont Mayor, Charlie Martin, welcomes Cherubs guests
along with Regina Moody, Holy Angels CEO; Supported
Employee, Robert and Ted Hall, Montcross Chamber CEO.
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Phone: 704.825.4161
Fax: 704.825.0553
Email: hainfo@HolyAngelsNC.org
www.HolyAngelsNC.org
Heartline is published quarterly by
Holy Angels, Inc.
Regina P. Moody is President/CEO
and Sr. Nancy Nance, Vice President
of Community Relations is the Editor.
Holy Angels was founded in 1956 by
the Sisters of Mercy. Holy Angels
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
number is 68668.
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Our Mission
The mission of Holy Angels is to provide
compassionate, dependable care and
opportunities for high-quality living to those
with intellectual developmental disabilities
and delicate medical conditions through
physical, social, spiritual, vocational,
educational and emotional support.
From My Perspective...
Regina P. Moody, President/CEO
It is hard to believe that Christmas has come and
gone. On behalf of our residents, their families
and our staff, I would like to thank the many
individuals, companies, churches, schools, and
other groups throughout the Charlotte region
who supported us so generously during the
recent Christmas season. Our campus and
homes were beautifully decorated thanks to Lynn
Leonard and all her Christmas “elves” volunteers.
Countless individuals and members of civic and
church groups brought presents as well as gifts
of money, equipment and other necessities for
our residents, who have intellectual developmental disabilities,. Every gift, every visit, every
Christmas carol that was sung and every prayer
brought love and joy to our Holy Angels family.
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We feel incredibly blessed through the support
we receive from our many donors throughout the
year with our special events such as the annual
Angel Bowl, our Carolina Classic Golf tournament
and the Grazie Mille Gala and Tuscan Cooking
Experience.
Year round, many of you offer your assistance
on needed projects around our campus and with
our residents. You make it possible for us to
offer a place of loving, living and learning for the
differently able, many who have delicate medical
conditions. I am overwhelmed at the generosity
you show toward our residents. We are grateful
for your continued support of our Holy Angels
ministry.
Regina P. Moody, M.Ed.
President/CEO
P.S.: We pray you and your family will be blessed
with joy and happiness throughout 2014.
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