Shreveport, La. – Holy Angels, a local nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, announced a $160,000 grant from the Community Foundation of North Louisiana. The funding is earmarked for AngelCare, a high‑needs program that delivers personalized, one‑on‑one support to residents who require total care and intensive behavioral assistance.
Grant bolsters long‑standing partnership
The new grant continues a partnership that began in 1980, when the foundation first began supporting Holy Angels. Over the past four decades, the foundation has been a reliable source of funding for the organization’s mission to help people with disabilities live with greater independence and dignity.
Additional community contributions
Holy Angels also reported recent donations from the Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation and the Amazon.com Northwest Louisiana Community Fund. These contributions, combined with the foundation’s grant, provide a robust financial base for expanding services, hiring additional staff, and enhancing program resources.
Leadership response
CEO Laurie Boswell expressed gratitude for the community’s generosity, noting that the funds enable Holy Angels to deepen its impact. “These gifts strengthen our ability to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve,” Boswell said.
Impact on residents and families
AngelCare’s one‑on‑one model is designed to address the unique needs of each participant, fostering greater autonomy while supporting families who often shoulder significant caregiving responsibilities. By providing specialized behavioral interventions and daily living assistance, the program helps residents achieve personal milestones and improves overall quality of life.
Looking ahead
With the new grant secured, Holy Angels plans to expand its reach to more families across the Shreveport area. The organization aims to use the funding to develop additional training for staff, acquire adaptive equipment, and explore new community partnerships that can further enhance service delivery.
Holy Angels invites community members to learn more about AngelCare and consider supporting the organization through volunteering or donations. Information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities is available on the nonprofit’s website.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
