This is a need-based scholarship fund in honor of Maddy's grandfather, Richard Penegar, who graduated from UNC. The scholarship is awarded to Carolina students from Gaston County and the recipient is chosen by the UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. Richard dedicated his life to the community around him and was committed to providing educational resources to those in need. This scholarship was created to honor his legacy and it would mean the world to us to have friends and family contribute to the scholarship that was created in his name. Please see the website for more information about the scholarship.

Holy Angels is a non profit organization in Belmont, NC that provides specialized, around-the-clock care for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilites and delicate medical conditions. Maddy’s grandfather, Richard Penegar, was a founder of Holy Angels and served on the board for over 45 years. He was recognized in 2003 with the Sister Marie Patrice Manley, RSM Founders Award and Distinction of Board Emeritus, and in 2017 the Penegar/Rowe/Deely family accepted the “Legacy of Love” award on his behalf after his death. Maddy’s father, Mike Deely, also served on the board for over 20 years and Maddy spent time volunteering at Holy Angels many times throughout her childhood and throughout high school. It is a place that our family holds very close to our hearts.

The Passion Pour, located in Monroe, NC, provides artistic keepsakes using floral arrangements from special events, like weddings. These preservation keepsakes help you hold those flowers and memories close forever!