ST. LOUIS CENTER
A caring residential community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
 St. Louis Center – 62 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.
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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.
Find out how St. Louis Center is changing lives.
2022 has been a year of graces and blessings. We give thanks to God for this. I want to thank all of you for embracing St. Louis Center and trusting in this mission of love and hope.
~Fr. Enzo Addari, 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.
Father's Day at St. Louis Center
Your donation now MATCHED!
A very generous, anonymous donor offered to match $50,000 of gifts for #SLCBenevolentCare through the end of June. Help us meet the MATCH! Your generosity and support could help provide TWICE as many days of benevolent care for St. Louis Center residents. All new Monthly Sustainers through the month of June will have their gifts matched for a full year.
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"Sa ta fa'!", "We must do this!" This was my father's philosophy towards life. It stemmed from his faith, upbringing, and the family values he lived at home.
~ Fr. Enzo Addari, SdC, CEO
Read Fr. Enzo's Father's Day Letter
Your love and support helps the Center grow for the future, as we continue to renovate, upgrade the campus and continue to serve people with I/DD. You play an important part in each of the St. Louis Center residents' lives. The residents and staff of the Center thank you!
Events
Click here for a comprehensive list of all upcoming St. Louis Center events,
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News
At St. Louis Center, we see perseverance everyday.
Perseverance is a perfect word to describe what happens every day at St. Louis Center, a community where residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn and grow while overcoming challenges that stand in their way.
Your support makes it easier to navigate these challenges.
 Read St. Louis Center Stories of Inspiration below!
Fr. Enzo honors his father’s memory for Father’s Day
Fr. Enzo's father, Benedetto Addari,...
2022 Annual Report
2022 has been a year of graces and...
Day Programs – Creating Joy
Albert and Haylie help to unload the...
Fr. Enzo Celebrates His Mother’s Life and Legacy
Fr. Enzo gives communion to his...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – 2022 Annual Report
Every organization has to bring into...
Randazzo Family: Combining Conviviality with Kindness
Nino and Sonny Randazzo with Fr. Enzo...
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!
$5 per month
provides residents like Lisa fuel to get to work for a week.
$10 per month
provides residents like Jerome one day of fun in the Day Program.
$15 per month
provides residents like Stanley with quality nursing care for one day.
$20 per month
provides residents like Mark with quality therapies weekly.
$25 per month
provides residents like Jackie one month of internet access to connect with family and friends.
$50 per month
provides residents like Lee lawn care and grounds keeping for one month.
$75 per month
provides residents like Albert clean drinking water for a month.
$100 per month
provides residents like Ray natural gas to heat their homes.
Needs
DAY TO DAY SUPPORT
St. Louis Center is facing decreased funding and increased costs during the coronavirus epidemic.
Make a general donation.
Your gift of any amount is always appreciated!
Provide a Day of Benevolent Care.
Did you know that a single day of benevolent care costs $304 per resident? Benevolent care includes residents’ food, shelter, utilities, transportation, and clothing, as well as the staff who provide loving care and activities.
Make a difference in the life of a resident when you click here and select “Provide one day of Benevolent Care for a Resident”.
In-Kind Gifts
Visit St. Louis Center Charity Wish Lists on Smile.Amazon to have your gift shipped by Amazon directly to us.
Lasting Gifts
Help provide support over time with a recurrent donation, matching fund, or planned gift.
Become a recurrent donor.
Spread out your giving of any amount into monthly payments while helping ensure that the residents at St. Louis Center have the continued support and care they need – Become a member of the Bosatta Society!
Matching Funds
Double your dollars when you participate in an existing match, take part in your employer’s match, or offering a match challenge yourself. Learn more here!
PLANNED GIVING
There are many ways of giving that provide lasting support over time such as contributing to the Center’s endowment funds, planned gifts, large in-kind items, or real estate. Learn more about how to support St. Louis Center or contact us today to make an inquiry.
VOLUNTEER
We’re all excited to resume in-person ways to benefit the lives of SLC residents.
Share your talents and time!
St. Louis Center provides an opportunity to interact with and get to know community members who are intellectually / developmentally disabled. Those who do quickly learn that labels are not people, and the people who call St. Louis Center home are extraordinary in many ways.
Start by telling us a bit more about what you would like to do and how much time you would like to commit here. Please be sure to let us know if you wish to volunteer as a group or have special interests.
Contact Us Directly
For questions about any St. Louis Center needs, please contact us at:
Phone: (734) 475-8430
E-mail: slcdev@stlouiscenter.org