The Program St. Louis Center Day Program Coordinator Haylie Moran challenged Tifani Barnett, Direct Care Worker, to plan a fun event for all of the residents participating in the day program. In conjunction with World Poetry Day, Tifani planned an event for the staff...
Sarah and Cathy walk the red carpet as honored guests at the Night to Shine event at 2|42 Community Church in Ann Arbor. The residents begin asking about the event months in advance and eagerly anticipate attending. This year, nineteen residents enthusiastically...
The annual Pasta with Priest event at St. Louis Center has become a cherished tradition for the community, spanning over 12 years. This heartwarming gathering brings together friends, families, and priests for a delightful evening filled with camaraderie and delicious...
Jerome, Jackie, and Al Chirco enjoyed singing Christmas Carols together. Alfonso Chirco of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan joined forces with a group of friends to kick off the Christmas season at St. Louis Center on December 2nd. This group of faithful friends...
The 2023 Holiday season is always marked with a Christmas Program performed by the residents of St. Louis Center. Every year the direct care staff at St. Louis Center, help residents under their care prepare a skit, song, or other performance to be presented at the...
John Heffron, center, hosted a Comedy Pop-Up show at The Collins at the Clocktower in Chelsea MI where donations for St. Louis Center residents were accepted, thank you John! Jacqui, left, and Kyle, right, enjoyed the sold-out show immensely. "Flourishing goes beyond...
Every October, St. Louis Center and the Chelsea community get excited about a spooky night. For weeks, the staff and volunteers put their heads together to create something awesome: a Trunk or Treat event right on the Center's campus. This year, the magic happened on...
The International Order of Alhambra exists almost exclusively to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “I had such a great time on this outing last year that when I heard they were going again, I knew I had to go.” On Sunday, September 24,...
Residents and staff participate in the candlelight service. September 11th is a day for all Americans to take a moment of silence to remember the lives lost on that day 22 years ago, those who were victims of the attacks and those first responders who risked their...
Residents are the All-Stars! Residents of the St. Louis Center, a caring community for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, were All-Stars at this year's Chelsea Fair Parade. On a sunny Saturday morning, the streets of Chelsea came alive with...
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 adopted five children, some victims of abuse and others with developmental disabilities, how inspiration can...
On Thursday, July 13th, the Social Services department took the residents to the Oakland County Fair. It was a day set aside, especially for people with disabilities. The most popular ride for the residents was the giant swing. The outing was a welcomed break from the...
