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Letter from Fr. Enzo – Honoring my father’s memory, “Sa ta fa’!”
Fr. Enzo's father, Benedetto Addari, taking care of the horses. “Sa ta fa’!”, “We must do this!” This was my father’s philosophy towards life. During his...
Letter from Fr. Enzo – Celebrating my Mother’s Life and Legacy, “Tu sei Enzo”
Fr. Enzo gives communion to his mother, Domenica, not long after becoming a priest. DOMENICA BALESTRA 1922 – 1998 “Tu sei Enzo” These were the last words I...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – 2022 Annual Report
Every organization has to bring into its existence innovation, in order to fight the law of entropy, and thus to be able to continue to exist and prosper....
Fr. Joseph: A Legacy Lives On
Fr. Joseph enjoyed every aspect of working at St. Louis Center. Fr. Joseph Rinaldo’s dedication to serving those in need and his commitment to building...
Fr. Amal: Community Wellbeing
Fr. Amal and Keavan eagerly await Keavan's performance during the Christmas Program. For those who are living in care homes, having a sense of community and...
Cruisin in the ‘D’
The International Order of Alhambra exists almost exclusively to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “I had such a great time on...
Join Fr. Enzo at the Beacon Conference
Beacon A conference for family members of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join Fr. Enzo of St. Louis Center and the Diocese of...
Unique Auction Items
The St. Louis Center residents are always looking for ways to help with the Center’s fundraising events. This year, they sold their handmade campfire bricks...
26th Annual Dad & Lad Golf Outing – Friends and Family having fun!
Joe Maniaci, Fr. Enzo Addari, Mike Chirco, Sam Cottone 26 Years of Strong Support with a Warm Heart Sam Cottone knows from his brother who fostered and then...
36th Annual Memorial Golf Outing Success
The Memorial Golf Outing, in honor of those who have passed, since 1987, has allowed us to remember individuals and their generosity to the Center. St. Louis...
All-Star Residents March In 2023 Chelsea Fair Parade
Residents are the All-Stars! Residents of the St. Louis Center, a caring...
Russ and Kay Payeur Named 2023 Bill Wagner Pioneer Award Winners
Russell “Russ” and Catherine “Kay” Payeur are longtime friends and generous...
Gloria Miller Honored as 2023 John Panelli Celebrity Award Recipient
Gloria Miller poses with Fr. Satheesh at the Fall Dinner Auction. LaJolla...
Paesano Dinner Honors Chelsea’s Own Howdy Holmes
Rep. Kathy Schmaltz presents Howdy Holmes with an award. Paesano Dinner was...
Key Bank Day of Giving
For many years for one afternoon in June, local KeyBanks shut down and go out...
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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 That Inspire – Perseverance through Community Service
There is always something to be thankful for even when life gets a little hard. Accepting help even in tough times is not always easy because as humans want...
Stories That Inspire – Perseverance For Bert
Albert (Bert) has an infectious smile that you cannot help but notice. His happiness lights up the halls of St. Louis Center. Although life has not always...
A few dollars each month makes an impact all year!
Help build a lighthouse of hope by becoming a Monthly Sustainer. Did you know... You can support St. Louis Center with a recurring gift of any amount. Spread...
Taking Independence to the Next Level
This article is part of the "Stories the Inspire - Independence" series describing the many ways St. Louis Center is helping residents reach their potential...
Congratulations to Independence College Graduates!
This article is part of the "Stories the Inspire - Independence" series describing the many ways St. Louis Center is helping residents reach their potential...
SLC Social Work Facilities Upgraded
New Social Work Offices Help SLC Provide Better Resident Care St. Louis Center...
First Cottage Home Opens
On a cold Friday afternoon on February 19, 2021, there was plenty of warmth...
St. Louis Center Residents Start Micro-Enterprise
Residents Prepare for Farmer's Market People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) often face challenges when it comes to finding meaningful...
Sharing Shamrock Shakes
The entire world becomes Irish for a day on March 17th! At St. Louis Center, the residents get into the spirit by wearing green, enjoying an Irish feast, and...
Residents Take the Stage – Open Spot Theater Production
The practice began in February for a night the residents will not soon forget. 16 residents participated in the Open Spot theater production of a Talent Show....
Scio Township Meijer Selects St. Louis Center as 2022 Community Giving Recipient
Meijer Community Giving Team presents St. Louis Center with $10,000. On Thursday, December 15, 2022, members of the Scio Twp. Meijer, Store #173, made a...
2022 Christmas Program
St. Louis Center welcomed over 100 guests from Chelsea and the surrounding communities to an evening of Christmas Spirit on Sunday, December 11, 2022. After...
Scholarship Awarded
For the past seven years, St. Louis Center benefactor Willard Johnson has funded a college scholarship for the children or grandchildren of Center staff. Mr....
Fond Farewell to two St. Louis Center’s Notre Dame Interns
Angela Ly and Camille Patton may have arrived as strangers to one another, but they left as friends. Each summer the Notre...
A Berry Good Time
After a few weeks in Chelsea, the non-native Notre Dame Interns, Camille Patton and Angela Ly, began to brainstorm activities to do in the area. After several...
Staci Ellerby – Social Services Newest Star
All of the Social Services staff at St. Louis Center are stars who are daily putting the needs of the residents as the top priority. As the needs of...
Fr. Joseph Rinaldo set to Retire
Former CEO and long-time priest at St. Louis Center, Fr. Joseph Rinaldo, is retiring from the Center. Fr. Joe will be spending his retirement years in Italy....