Every year, our Kids Christmas Party is one of the most joyful moments at Angels & Sparrows. This is a special “shopping” experience where the children we serve choose 4–5 gifts they truly want – and for many of our kids, this is their Christmas.

Last week, our Community Table served 201 guests in our dining room—setting a record for the number of lunches served in a single day; a record just recently set in August 2025. 

When we launched our first Full Plate Campaign this fall, it was a grassroots effort built on hope, powered by neighbors, and grounded in the belief that when we come together, extraordinary things happen.

Sometimes the most meaningful journeys start with a simple question.

In Mecklenburg County, only 46% of third graders are reading on grade level. When kids fall behind at this age, every subject gets harder—because reading is how they learn everything else.