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St. Louis Center News and Happenings
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What’s Happening
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In the Community
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Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Summer 2026 – Community Support
Dear Friends, Blessings in the Name of the Lord! This spring and early summer have been a season of celebration, gratitude, and exciting growth at St. Louis...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Spring 2026 – Celebrating Community
At St. Louis Center, community is not simply where we live or work. It is how we care for one another, celebrate one another, and walk alongside one another...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Winter 2026 – Embrace the Mission
Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, We are running into a new year! As we do, I must look back on the amazing 2025 we had at the Center. With so many engaged...
Stories of Inspiration – Leading the Mission
Fr. Joseph was a joyful presence at St. Louis Center. Fr. Joseph Rinaldo’s dedication to serving those in need and his commitment to building communities of...
Stories of Inspiration: Bradley Herblet and Steven Wysocki
2025 Graduates: Bradley Herblet and Steven Wysocki Bradley Herblet Bradley Herblet is no stranger to change. When he joined the St. Louis Center community in...
Golf & Glory Outing Inspires Surprise Gift
Golfers filled the University of Michigan Golf Course on June 22 for the 32nd Annual Golf & Glory Outing, raising more than $100,000 to support the...
Sounds and Sights
During the summer, Thursday evenings in downtown Chelsea are filled with music, food, and community spirit, and St. Louis Center was happy to be part of the...
A Partnership Begins
Craig (L) and Bill (R) present a check to Fr. Satheesh and resident Albert during their visit A generous gift is opening the door to an even stronger...
Amazing Athletes
Friendship, teamwork, and determination took center stage as sixteen St. Louis Center residents represented the Center at the Special Olympics in Mt....
The Yellow Brick Road leads to St. Louis Center
The magic of Oz came alive at St. Louis Center on May 11th, as residents took the stage for Open Spot Theatre’s annual spring production, featuring this...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Summer 2026 – Community Support
Dear Friends, Blessings in the Name of the Lord! This spring and early summer...
Volunteer Spotlight – Alan Bilinski and Mark Umlauf
Everyone ... must feel useful and appreciated, finding a way of easily...
Golf & Glory Outing Inspires Surprise Gift
Golfers filled the University of Michigan Golf Course on June 22 for the 32nd...
Sounds and Sights
During the summer, Thursday evenings in downtown Chelsea are filled with...
Summer Fun at Camp
A week at St. Francis Camp on the Lake in Jerome, MI gave 14 St. Louis Center...
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Fun Raising Funds
Supporting the day-to-day operational needs at St. Louis Center
Building a Village
A growing community of amenities for people with I/DD
Daily Programs
Residents enjoy regular engaging and stimulating programs.
A Community Family
A staff with a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of residents
A New Beginning
“I never thought that I’d live to see that from him.” Tears still flow freely when Cheryl Sanchez talks about her son Alex’s graduation from Washtenaw ISD’s...
Stories of Inspiration: Christmas with the Community
A Season of Joy: Embracing the Mission This Christmas at St. Louis Center At St. Louis Center, Christmas is not just a season—it is a joyful way of life. Our...
Stories of Inspiration – Leading the Mission
Fr. Joseph was a joyful presence at St. Louis Center. Fr. Joseph Rinaldo’s dedication to serving those in need and his commitment to building communities of...
Stories of Inspiration: Bradley Herblet and Steven Wysocki
2025 Graduates: Bradley Herblet and Steven Wysocki Bradley Herblet Bradley Herblet is no stranger to change. When he joined the St. Louis Center community in...
Stories of Inspiration: A Season to Embrace the Mission
I would be remiss if I did not start out this letter with a most sincere thanks. As my second year of being CEO of St. Louis Center comes to a close, there is...
A Gift that Improves Care
A routine health check becomes safer, easier, and more comfortable for St....
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Winter 2026 – Embrace the Mission
Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, We are running into a new year! As we do, I...
Stories of Inspiration: Pampuch Family Embraces the Mission
The Vision The St. Louis Guanella Village was conceptualized in 2010, St....
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Fall 2025 – Embrace the Mission
Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! As the...
Volunteer Spotlight: Knights Replace Roof
A dozen men from the Irish Hills Knights of Columbus Council completed their...
Petting Zoo On-Campus
Smiles spread quickly when a 4-H group from nearby Dexter brought a variety of farm animals to St. Louis Center on June 16th. Residents spent the evening...
A New Beginning
“I never thought that I’d live to see that from him.” Tears still flow freely when Cheryl Sanchez talks about her son Alex’s graduation from Washtenaw ISD’s...
Sounds and Sights
During the summer, Thursday evenings in downtown Chelsea are filled with music, food, and community spirit, and St. Louis Center was happy to be part of the...
Summer Fun at Camp
A week at St. Francis Camp on the Lake in Jerome, MI gave 14 St. Louis Center residents the chance to enjoy new adventures, lasting friendships, and the...
New Friends at the Farm
Sometimes the best partnerships begin with a simple visit. Four St. Louis Center residents are discovering new friendships, practical skills, and a meaningful...
Gratitude in Big and Small Ways
Families of residents at St. Louis Center see the impact of staff members every single day. From coordinating medical appointments and preparing specialized...
Prepared to Serve with Skill and Care
Before stepping into their roles at St. Louis Center, every new employee dives into a comprehensive and hands-on training journey. From bookkeepers and social...
Profiles of Guanellian Staff – Embarking on the Mission
Jackie Gordon Welcome to our new Development Director, Jackie Gordon. Jackie brings a seasoned background in relationship building, donor engagement, and...
Profiles of Guanellian Staff – Models of the Mission
Direct Care Worker Kaitlynn Leonard, Housekeeper Laurie Mathews, and Day Program Coordinator Haylie Gottschalk, work together to help their team win the...
Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – Devoted Staffers Retire
Ginny Wheaton In August 1978, Ginny Wheaton stepped into St. Louis Center to cover a neighbor’s vacation shift in the kitchen, and never looked back. Sr....