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Fr. Enzo Addari – Faith
Fr. Enzo featured in Faith Magazine, June 1, 2014. Visit the full article HERE. We thank Faith Magazine for permission to publish this excerpt. Read the press...
Fr. Satheesh on the Bart Hawley Show
Fr. Satheesh met with Bart Hawley on JTV's Bart Hawley Show "The Bart Hawley Show" to discuss his return to St. Louis Center as CEO. Click below to watch...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Winter Spirit 2024 – Looking Forward…
The Seasons of Advent and Christmas have come and gone, and against the background of the cold, snow, and ice - the specialty of Michigan and its changing...
Caring for People with Disabilities: Dedication and Joy in Serving Individuals with Disabilities
Fr. Amal was awarded his PhD and is now Reverend Doctor Amal. On Wednesday, November 8th, Fr. Amalorpavalanathan, SdC, presented his dissertation to the...
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...
Cultural Diversity Program at St. Louis Center
St. Louis Center is excited to share a new series of community events! Thanks to funding from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital and Chelsea Community...
10th Annual Night to Shine Sparkled
Sarah and Cathy walk the red carpet as honored guests at the Night to Shine event at 2|42 Community Church in Ann Arbor. The residents begin asking about the...
Laugh your Socks Off
John Heffron was raised in South Lyon. He attended Oakland Community College, and later Eastern Michigan University. While a student at EMU he was coaxed into...
Santa Breakfast
Community members had the opportunity to visit with Santa and spend time with the residents. St. Louis Center residents joined around 50 community members for...
36th Fall Dinner Auction Success
Joey, a St. Louis Center resident, enjoyed assisting during the live auction. Saturday, October 28th was the 36th Annual Fall Dinner Auction to benefit the...
Santa’s First Visit of 2023
Jerome, Jackie, and Al Chirco enjoyed singing Christmas Carols together....
2023 Resident Christmas Program
The 2023 Holiday season is always marked with a Christmas Program performed by...
Stories that Inspire – Food that Flourishes
Kaitlyn LaRocque, St. Louis Center Kitchen Manager, appreciates the role food...
Stories that inspire – A Community that Cares also Flourishes
John Heffron, center, hosted a Comedy Pop-Up show at The Collins at the...
THANK YOU to Food Gatherers!
The Food Gatherers boxes often contain an assortment of foods similar to those...
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Building a Village
A growing community of amenities for people with I/DD
Daily Programs
Residents enjoy regular engaging and stimulating programs.
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A staff with a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of residents
Stories that inspire – Flourishing with Gratitude, WE MET THE MATCH!
Happy 2024! Left to right: Lanard, Shane, Michelle Tyler (2nd Shift DCW), Joey, and Laura Rayer (Activities Coordinator) prepare to ring in the New Year Two...
Stories that Inspire – Food that Flourishes
Kaitlyn LaRocque, St. Louis Center Kitchen Manager, appreciates the role food plays in bringing people together. Kaitlyn's life journey is with a strong...
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...
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...
10th Annual Night to Shine Sparkled
Sarah and Cathy walk the red carpet as honored guests at the Night to Shine event at 2|42 Community Church in Ann Arbor. The residents begin asking about the...
Clay Artists Emerge
For the past four months, Eli Zemper of Curiouser Clay has been teaching the residents how to work with clay according to their abilities. Eli says, “This is...
Stories That Inspire – Haylie and her Flourishing Day Program
Every challenge is an invitation to make a positive impact. Haylie Moran is a tenacious individual who sees challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities...
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...
Stories that inspire – Flourishing with Gratitude, WE MET THE MATCH!
Happy 2024! Left to right: Lanard, Shane, Michelle Tyler (2nd Shift DCW), Joey, and Laura Rayer (Activities Coordinator) prepare to ring in the New Year Two...
Stories that Inspire – Food that Flourishes
Kaitlyn LaRocque, St. Louis Center Kitchen Manager, appreciates the role food plays in bringing people together. Kaitlyn's life journey is with a strong...
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,...