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 generous donors contributed $100,000 each in a challenge to bring in an additional $200,000 by year's end. As...
Kaitlyn LaRocque, St. Louis Center Kitchen Manager, appreciates the role food plays in bringing people together. Kaitlyn's life journey is with a strong commitment to working with people of all ages and abilities. From a young age, she felt a calling to help others,...
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 help you become resilient, independent, and flourish! I reflect on the generosity of the people who make up...
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 transformative power of unwavering support and love in shaping one's path from childhood to adulthood. His story is woven...
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 opportunities as a resident of St. Louis Center. Jackie is known for bringing joy to those around her with her...
$150,000 matched because of you! In November, a generous donor offered to match all donations up to $100,000 by the end of 2022. Because of support from people like you, the Center surpassed the $100,000 mark on December 16th! Then, another generous donor stepped in,...
Christmas Memories from Italy During the Christmas season, we spend a lot of time decorating our homes and choosing the perfect gift for our family members, especially for our children and grandchildren. Many childhood memories are stirred by the celebration. Memories...
The Neuman family holds a special place in the hearts of St. Louis Center staff and residents. Together, Norm and Kathi have been major supporters and contributors to the Center for more than 35 years. This is their heartwarming story of perseverance. Every Child is...
Santa came to town, Saturday, December 3, 2022, kicking off the Holiday festivities for the residents of St. Louis Center. For over 10 years, a celebratory Christmas Party has been planned by the Friends of Al Chirco. After a two-year break due to covid restrictions,...
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another. – Walter Elliot Not everyone has an easy road in life, each of us with obstacles along the way. We have all had moments in life when we needed to persevere. The residents of St. Louis Center...
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 to do everything independently. There might be financial struggles, health issues, food insecurity, or even...
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 been easy for Bert, he works hard and appreciates everything in his life with a gratitude that shines through his...
