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Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Summer Spirit 2024 – Spreading the Love of God
Spreading the Love of God St. Mother Teresa once said, “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” This is a motto...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Spring Spirit 2024 – A Season of Hope …
Spring is the season of new hope and promise as reinforced through the beauty of the Easter season. This renewal of life in nature reinvigorates the spirit of...
Andiamo: Night to Remember
As the sign says, "Congratulations Fr. Enzo Addari on your Retirement! Mille Grazie!" Since his retirement was announced in December, supporters of the Center...
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...
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....
Lenten Day of Service and Joy
Lent calls us to prayer and sacrifice. Students from Fr. Gabriel Richard High...
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...
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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
Introduction to Tai Chi
Through grants funded by the Chelsea Community Foundation and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, St. Louis Center has launched new projects to bring cultural...
New Kitchen Unveiled
St. Louis Center's newly renovated kitchen was unveiled and blessed on September 26th! Through the efforts of US Congressman Timothy Walberg, St. Louis Center...
Empowered to Live his Best Life: Tony Cossentino
A Glimpse at Tony's Journey Discovering where you belong is not always a straightforward path. Here at St. Louis Center we understand and accommodate the joys...
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 Staff, appreciates the role food plays in bringing people together. Kaitlyn's life journey is with a strong...
Peek-at-Progress
St. Louis Center is happy to have visitors back on campus, and they were...
Residents move into Village Cottage Homes!
The St. Louis Guanella Village While the special blessing ceremonies may have...
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...
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...
Karinna and Tyrin: Rounding out the Development Team
Karinna Hershberger Karinna graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in April with a BA in English. She will be filling the Community Grants and Events...
Montessori Training
On March 20, 2024, St. Louis Center welcomed Vince Antonucci and Bryan Stevenson from the Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD). They provided us...
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 Staff, 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....