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In the Community
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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...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Winter Spirit 2025 – Rays of Hope
Rays of Hope Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! As we conclude 2024 and begin 2025, a Jubilee Year of Hope, we thank each...
Stories of Inspiration: Scoring Big with Local Youth
Basketball is a favorite activity for many St. Louis Center residents, some of whom have played on Special Olympics teams for years. To share the mission of...
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...
Raising Funds and Spirits at the Fall Dinner Auction
This year’s Fall Dinner Auction was a true highlight of St. Louis Center’s annual fundraising season. Held on Saturday, November 8, at St. Mary’s in Chelsea,...
Stories of Inspiration: Sharing Joy through Art
The artists of St. Louis Center are bringing their vibrant, personality-filled clay flowers to the University of Michigan’s Taubman Center this December. This...
Building Bonds, One Treat at a Time
Jesse, Amy, and Jackie Lothamer enjoyed gathering candy from all of the volunteers who came to help spread Halloween joy. On Wednesday, October 22nd, 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: Christmas with the Community
A Season of Joy: Embracing the Mission This Christmas at St. Louis Center At...
Stories of Inspiration – Leading the Mission
Fr. Joseph was a joyful presence at St. Louis Center. Fr. Joseph Rinaldo’s...
Stories of Inspiration: Bradley Herblet and Steven Wysocki
2025 Graduates: Bradley Herblet and Steven Wysocki Bradley Herblet Bradley...
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...
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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 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...
Stories that Inspire: Year End Success
Year-End Challenge Match Goal Exceeded Supporters like you are the backbone of St. Louis Center! Thank you for your generosity this Christmas Season. We...
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...
Remodeling St. Joseph Hall – Work is Underway!
Several renovations have begun at St. Joseph Hall. After months of...
Lenten Day of Service and Joy
Lent calls us to prayer and sacrifice. Students from Fr. Gabriel Richard High School answered that call in a meaningful way on March 6th. Sophomores stepped...
Spirit Week Brightens Winter Days
Gray skies and chilly temperatures didn’t stand a chance against the energy at St. Louis Center, where Day Program Coordinator Haylie Gottschalk brought a...
Their Night to Shine
Each year, the residents of St. Louis Center eagerly look forward to participating in the Tim Tebow Foundation’s global celebration, Night to Shine. This...
Delivering More than Meals
Volunteering with Joy Each weekday throughout the year, residents of St. Louis Center share something far greater than a meal—they deliver kindness,...
Caring for People with Disabilities: The Power of Music Therapy
Inner Rhythm Music Therapy On Monday mornings at St. Louis Center, the sound of music signals more than just a pleasant start to the week—it marks a time of...
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...