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Stories that Inspire – Fr. Enzo on Flourishing
Who have been the influential individuals in your life? Who has shaped you into the person you have become today? Many people played a role in your journey to...
St. Louis Center CEO Transition on December 1st, 2023
A time of transition... Letter from Fr. Enzo Dear friends, We know there is a the time when we start a project and also a time when we need to transition the...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Fall Spirit 2023 – Flourishing
The changing colors of the fall season is a feast for our eyes, and the beauty is a blessing from God. We can always appreciate this gift! During this season,...
Live on the Air with Fr. Enzo and Fr. Amal
Fr. Enzo talks with Ave Maria Radio hosts. Ave Maria Radio in Ann Arbor MI is a major contributor to the EWTN Global Catholic Radio network. They produce...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Summer Spirit 2023 – Fundraising
Happy and Blessed Summer! Rain or shine the show has to go on! This was what happened during the Golf and Glory Outing on June 26, 2023 at the UofM Golf...
2023 Trunk Or Treat – Night of Spooky Success
The residents of St. Louis Center look forward to a spooky night every October. Staff and families work for weeks to put together a Trunk or Treat for the...
Events not to be missed in December
December is a busy time for everyone, holiday decorating, gift shopping, religious celebrations, holiday parties, and more. Adding the following events to...
Making a Splash with Chili
St. Louis Center staffers Michelle Mikolajczyk, Kassandra Lewis, Tifani Barnett, and Kaitlyn LaRocque, helped residents Linda and Jerome make a splash at the...
Randazzo Legacy Lives On
Randazzo Fresh Market – 8th Annual Men’s Social St. Louis Center Fund Raiser Antonino ‘Nino’ Randazzo founded Randazzo Fresh Market in 1972. Nino and his...
Angels on Earth – IACL 27th Guardian Angel Fall Harvest Fest
Fall Harvest Dinner committee members Maria Kraska and Felicia Scappaticci help Nino Cerroni with his gift from the Wine Pull! Members of the Italian-American...
Jackie and friends enjoy life at St. Louis Center
Jackie enjoys life at St. Louis Center Jackie moved to St. Louis Center in...
Inspiring Youth Volunteers
One high school student put together a puzzle with Mike. A nearby high school...
Meet the Ashline Foundation
Ken Unterbrink, Joe and Norm Neuman, Joe Munie, Fr. Enzo Addari, and Wendy...
Dominic Bommarito, An Example of Giving
In 1936, a group of Italian-American friends founded the Italian-American...
All-Star Residents March In 2023 Chelsea Fair Parade
Residents are the All-Stars! Residents of the St. Louis Center, a caring...
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A growing community of amenities for people with I/DD
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Stories that Inspire – Fr. Enzo on Flourishing
Who have been the influential individuals in your life? Who has shaped you into the person you have become today? Many people played a role in your journey to...
Stories that Inspire – Alex Flourishes
A flourishing person is living a good, fulfilling life, a life with a sense of purpose. Alex Bloom’s journey stands as a shining testament to the...
Jackie and friends enjoy life at St. Louis Center
Jackie enjoys life at St. Louis Center Jackie moved to St. Louis Center in Chelsea MI at the end of August 2022. She is making new friends and exploring new...
$150,000 Match is met – THANK YOU!
$150,000 matched because of you! In November, a generous donor offered to match all donations up to $100,000 by the end of 2022. Because of support from...
Letter from Fr. Enzo – December 2022 – Christmas Memories from Italy
Christmas Memories from Italy During the Christmas season, we spend a lot of time decorating our homes and choosing the perfect gift for our family members,...
St. Joseph Hall Blessed and Ready
Through the generosity of Mary Doyle, St. Joseph Hall was built in the 1980s...
Fr. Guanella Village – An Integrated Neighborhood
Angela, on the right, with her coworkers at the Christmas Program. 10 years...
Work Continues in St. Joseph Hall
Progress continues on St. Joseph Hall renovations St. Joseph Hall was...
Remodeling St. Joseph Hall – Work is Underway!
Several renovations have begun at St. Joseph Hall. After months of...
Clean Homes and Happy Hearts – A housekeeper’s role at St. Louis Center
St. Louis Center housekeeping staff go above and beyond every day to make sure...
A New Way to Clay
Curiouser Clay is a mobile clay art studio that offers classes that encourage play and experimentation rather than repetition and perfection. Eli Zemper of...
Open Spot Theatre Takes Residents on a Road Trip
Residents put on a performance with Open Spot Theatre at St. Louis Center! A Theatre Program for People of All Abilities Since 2012, Open Spot Theatre has...
A Time to Remember: 9/11 Service
Residents and staff participate in the candlelight service. September 11th is a day for all Americans to take a moment of silence to remember the lives lost...
Independence College Summer Classes
St. Louis Center strives to empower each resident to achieve their highest level of independence. This summer, the Social Work department guided a cohort of...
Day Programs – Creating Joy
Albert and Haylie help to unload the van of food that was collected at the Center for the benefit of Faith in Action. Haylie Moran took on the role of Day...
Will Johnson Scholarship Winner Isabell Frey
Fr. Enzo Addari, Valerie Bristle, Will Johnson, Isabell Frey, Jonathon Bristle, Jeana Abby, Dave Roscinski, and Robin Smith at the presentation of the award....
Direct Care Worker Randy – going above and beyond for residents
Randy with Matthias at the Night to Shine dance Randy - A Light at St. Louis Center Randy Sietz, a fourth-year direct care worker, has become a beloved figure...
St. Louis Center Welcomes New Social Services Specialist
Cedric Santana, Social Services Specialist Cedric Santana joins St. Louis Center as the newest Social Services Specialist. Growing up in the Jackson Area,...
New Staff at St. Louis Center
Kyle Cater Kyle has recently joined the Development and Communications team as the Development and Communications Administrative Assistant. Originally from...
Fr. Enzo Addari – 2022 Humanitarian of the Year
Each year the Columbus Day Celebration Committee selects Man, Woman and Humanitarian of the Year. The honorees have been named due to their outstanding...