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St. Louis Center News and Happenings
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In the Community
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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...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Fall 2025 – Embrace the Mission
Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! As the weather becomes colder and the holiday busy-ness begins, let us reflect on what we...
Sacramental Joy
Fr. Amal, SdC, Mike Dunbar, children of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Jacqui Pampuch, and Fr. David Stawasz, SdC. Beginning in September 2024, Fr. Amal taught...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Summer 2025 – Joy Abounds
Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! Summer is a time for community. A season in which we come together to laugh, connect, and...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Spring 2025 – Hope Blossoms
Hope Blossoms Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! Watching the natural world around us blossom and bloom, I am reminded of...
Priests Take the Court for a Cause
The Servants of Charity priests traded their clerical attire for basketball jerseys on May 8th as they joined a Priests vs. Seminarians basketball game...
Finding their Voice
National Poetry Month in April gave St. Louis Center residents an opportunity to express themselves through words, art, and imagination. Working with Skill...
The King Rocks St. Louis Center
David, Charlie, and Kristin (above, l to r), danced the night away to their favorite Elvis tunes. Elvis was alive and well at St. Louis Center as residents,...
Spirits A-Glow
Reece Hitt, Skill Building Supervisor, kept her eyes on Kyle and Jerome as they attempted to clear the limbo pole. Music, laughter, and glowing colors filled...
Gathered in Gratitude
Faith, gratitude, and cherished memories filled St. Louis Center on April 17th as our residents, priests from the Servants of Charity, clergy, family members,...
New Friends at the Farm
Sometimes the best partnerships begin with a simple visit. Four St. Louis...
A Partnership Begins
Craig (L) and Bill (R) present a check to Fr. Satheesh and resident Albert...
Amazing Athletes
Friendship, teamwork, and determination took center stage as sixteen St. Louis...
Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Markewicz
Retirement Couldn't Keep Deb Away When Deb Markewicz retired from St. Louis...
Priests Take the Court for a Cause
The Servants of Charity priests traded their clerical attire for basketball...
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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
Stories of Inspiration: Konstant Kindness
At St. Louis Center, small acts of kindness go a long way, and today, our residents need your help. Items like socks, sweatpants, and undergarments are always...
A Visit with Friends
St. Louis Center had the honor of welcoming members of the Weingartz Family Foundation on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The foundation is dedicated to...
Herrick Foundation Leaders Visit St. Louis Center
Glenn Johnson, Fr. Franklin, Wendy Brightman, Lisa Herrick, Juanita Pampuch, Fr. Satheesh, Don Walker, and Peggy Cole. On Monday, June 30th, St. Louis Center...
Compassion in Action: A Partnership in Care
Marcie Hillary, Executive Vice President Community Relations & Chief Experience Officer - Hospice of Michigan; Kelly Errer, Associate Vice Prseident of...
An Award-Winning Board Member
The Latest St. Louis Center is very proud to announce that Rosalie Tocco-Bradley, MD, PhD, MHSA, Chief Clinical Officer at Trinity Health Michigan, received...
New Kitchen Takes Shape
The Backstory... On a journey of renovation, St. Louis Center has undergone...
Kitchen Renovation Begins
Old kitchen decommissioned, temporary kitchen on site, new kitchen being...
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...
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...
Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Markewicz
Retirement Couldn't Keep Deb Away When Deb Markewicz retired from St. Louis Center's nursing department in 2023, she left behind more than a job. She left...
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...
Caring for People with Disabilities: Pet Therapy Brings Comfort and Connection
Since 2013, therapy dogs have brought comfort, companionship, and countless smiles to the residents of St. Louis Center. What began as occasional visits has...
Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – 2025 Scholarship Award
Robin Smith, St. Louis Center Training Coordinator and Supervisor, was awarded the 2025 Will Johnson Scholarship. On August 15th, Will arrived at the Center...
2025 Chili Challenge
St. Louis Center is home to 55 full-time residents. It takes a large family of staff and volunteers to provide them with personalized, compassionate care. To...
Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – Social Services Specialists
Social Services The Social Services Department is staffed by a team of qualified Social Services Specialists and talented support staff who are involved with...
Caring for People with Disabilities: The Benefits of Recreational Therapy
A History of Recreational Therapy According to the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC), recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation is a...
Stories that Inspire: The Journey of Andrew Simon
Rather than letting his diagnosis define him or limit his potential, Andrew used - and still uses - each opportunity to develop new skills and grow. Destined...