BOSSIER CITY, LA – Join Howdy Homemade by Holy Angels for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, April 11, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at their new location, 2850 Douglas Drive in Bossier City. The media and the public are welcome to attend this exciting event and experience "amazing ice cream, served by amazing people!"

Attendees will hear from Holy Angels Executive Team about this unique employment opportunity and enjoy complimentary tastes of Howdy’s fresh, homemade ice cream, including the franchise’s signature flavor, Dr. Pepper Chocolate Chip, and special seasonal flavors, like Coco Banana and Peanut Butter Chocolate.

Franchise creator Tom Landis will also be at the event to talk about what inspired him to open an ice cream shop dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

“Holy Angels is excited to bring this amazing ice cream to the hearts of the Bossier City community and to provide jobs to those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, our heroes.” said Laurie Boswell, Chief Executive Officer of Holy Angels. “Join us to celebrate Holy Angels’ unwavering dedication to reshaping the way society views individuals with disabilities.”

Franchised by Holy Angels in 2023, Howdy Homemade focuses on employing community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Holy Angels opened the first Louisiana-based Howdy Homemade Ice Cream franchise at the Holy Angels David Toms AngelWorks Gift Shop in January 2023. The Bossier City location opened in January 2024, expanding opportunities for community members to participate in meaningful work in a safe, friendly environment.

Customers can enjoy delicious ice cream by the scoop or pint inside the newly decorated Bossier City location. Also available for purchase are the famous Holy Angels Cookies and delicious to-go lasagna, a Central Italian recipe from the Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows prepared with handmade pasta. Customers may also browse a selection of hand-crafted art and homeware made by residents of Holy Angels. For more information about catering or where to buy locally, visit howdybyholyangels.com.

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, founded by Dallas-based restauranter Tom Landis in 2015, focuses on providing employment opportunities for people with special needs. Currently, Howdy Homemade has 8 locations nationwide. For additional information or interview requests, please contact Toni Goodin, Holy Angles, Director of Business Development, tgoodin@laholyangels.org or 318-347-4453.

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