ST. LOUIS CENTER
A caring residential community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
St. Louis Center – 65 Years Strong!
Founded in 1960, St. Louis Center, a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is a caring residential community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our programs are licensed by the State of Michigan and the agency is accredited by CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Learn more about our mission.
Events
Click here for a comprehensive list of all upcoming St. Louis Center events,
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IRA Rollover and DAFs
Make St. Louis Center the recipient of your IRA RMD Rollover or consider supporting the Center through your DAF.
Become a Monthly Sustainer
Give the ongoing gift of a secure home, quality care, and fun activities. Set up your recurring donation schedule.
Make a Donation of Stock
Learn more, then either print/send the pdf Stock Donation Form or fill out the online Stock Donation Form
Set Up a Planned Gift
What will your legacy be? Learn about the ways to make a planned gift through bequests, endowment, charitable trusts, and more.
St. Louis Spirit – Most recent issue!
Fr. Satheesh – SunTimes News
Watch Fr. Satheesh’s interview on JTV!
News
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Fall 2025 – Embrace the Mission
Dear Friends of St. Louis Center,...
Taubman Center Art Display
The artists of St. Louis Center will...
Pampuch Family Embraces the Mission
The Vision The St. Louis Guanella...
Building Bonds, One Treat at a Time
Jesse, Amy, and Jackie Lothamer...
Profiles of Guanellian Staff – Models of the Mission
Direct Care Worker Kaitlynn Leonard,...
An Italian Tradition
Jack Tocco, Jr, Fr. Franklin, Sonny...
Sharing God’s Love on the Detroit River
On September 21, 2025, the Manresa...
Gathered in Gratitude: Honoring Hearts That Serve
Fellowship and the celebration of...
A Visit with Friends
St. Louis Center had the honor of...
Summer of Joy at St. Louis Center
This summer at St. Louis Center was filled with friendship, creativity, and adventure. From barbecues and theatrical performances to parades, zoo trips, and furry encounters at the 4-H Fair, residents celebrated the season with joy. Each experience brought laughter, community spirit, and lasting memories, reminding us that summer is best when shared with friends old and new.
Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – Devoted Staffers Retire
Ginny Wheaton In August 1978, Ginny...
Swinging for the Mission
Honoring Paul Frisinger Through...
Monthly Sustainers
Help build a lighthouse of hope by becoming a Monthly Sustainer.
Did you know… You can support St. Louis Center with a Recurring Gift of any amount. Spread out your giving into monthly payments and ensure that the residents at the Center have the continued support and care they need each day. Learn more here!
Your monthly donation of any amount makes a tremendous impact all year long.
Become a Sustainer!
$10 per month
provides residents like Jerome one day of fun in the Day Program.
You get a St. Louis Center logo PopSocket!
$25 per month
provides residents like Jackie one month of internet access.
You get a St. Louis Center logo water bottle!
$100 per month
provides residents like Ray natural gas to heat their homes.
You get a St. Louis Center logo LED lantern!
$500 per month
helps provide background checks on all new hires each month.
You get a St. Louis Center logo sweatshirt!
Find out how St. Louis Center is changing lives.
In the past year, St. Louis Center has continued its commitment to delivering exceptional services to residents, evident in the joy on their faces.
~Fr. Satheesh Alphonse, SdC, CEO
Read more about how St. Louis Center met the lingering challenges of a pandemic while starting new programs and projects to bring normalcy to the Center.