Dear Friends, Blessings in the Name of the Lord! This spring and early summer have been a season of celebration, gratitude, and exciting growth at St. Louis Center. Throughout these pages, you'll see residents building confidence, sharing their talents, and embracing...
St. Louis Center has received a $2 million state allocation to help create a new Nursing & Memory Care Center, a major step toward meeting the growing needs of aging adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Approved as part of Michigan's 2026 state...
Golfers filled the University of Michigan Golf Course on June 22 for the 32nd Annual Golf & Glory Outing, raising more than $100,000 to support the mission of St. Louis Center. A heartfelt resident story, inspiring honorees, and an unexpected gift made the day one...
“I never thought that I’d live to see that from him.” Tears still flow freely when Cheryl Sanchez talks about her son Alex’s graduation from Washtenaw ISD’s High Point School. Alex and fellow St. Louis Center resident Keaven Foss recently graduated, a milestone that...
A week at St. Francis Camp on the Lake in Jerome, MI gave 14 St. Louis Center residents the chance to enjoy new adventures, lasting friendships, and the beauty of the outdoors. Generous donors at the Fall Dinner Auction supported their fees, making camp possible for...
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 behind friendships, routines, and a community she had come to love. Fortunately for everyone at St. Louis Center,...
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 every day. This spirit was beautifully visible during Night to Shine. Our residents stepped onto the red carpet...
A routine health check becomes safer, easier, and more comfortable for St. Louis Center residents thanks to the generosity of Karen David, mother of one of the Center's residents. Recognizing the challenges many individuals face when using traditional scales, Karen...
Since 2013, therapy dogs have brought comfort, companionship, and countless smiles to the residents of St. Louis Center. What began as occasional visits has grown into a meaningful and anticipated part of life for many individuals with intellectual and developmental...
Finding the Right Place: John's Journey to St. Louis Center For parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, one question never fades: "What will happen when we're no longer able to care for them?" For Mary and John, that question has shaped...
Faith, gratitude, and cherished memories filled St. Louis Center on April 17th as our residents, priests from the Servants of Charity, clergy, family members, friends, and supporters gathered to celebrate the life of Fr. Joseph Rinaldo, SdC. Most Rev. Bishop Earl...
Families of residents at St. Louis Center see the impact of staff members every single day. From coordinating medical appointments and preparing specialized meals to providing transportation, meaningful work opportunities, and engaging outings, their care is constant...
