Each year, since 1905, the International Order of Alhambra holds a special day at the circus for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). A Family Man Who Blesses Many For over 30 years, Cliff Dake worked as a sales engineer for different...
Clean Homes and Happy Hearts – A housekeeper’s role at St. Louis Center
St. Louis Center housekeeping staff go above and beyond every day to make sure the residents have a clean and sanitized environment to call home. An important role in health and wellness Health and wellness of St. Louis Center residents is a priority for all staff. ...
Benevolent Care
If you are familiar with St. Louis Center, you've most likely heard the phrase "Benevolent Care." Much of the donations the Center receives goes toward it, and donors can even choose to pay for a full day of Benevolent Care. What is Benevolent Care? Benevolent Care is...
Knights Moved By Love to Serve
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Is the southernmost parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit in Temperance MI. Knights of Columbus Council #8902 call this parish home. This Council is devoted to their faith, the Order and to people in need whom they serve. The Tootsie Roll Drive...
Joe Vicari – Fine Cuisine, Family, and Community Service
Joe Vicari has been making fine Italian dining a Michigan tradition for more than three decades. As founder and CEO of the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, he and his wife Rosalie as COO lead Metro Detroit’s largest restaurant group as a family-owned business. Joe...
St. Louis Center welcomes back two residents
St. Louis Center has grown since its founding just as children grow throughout their life. The needs of people served by SLC change with the times, driving the evolution of the Center to adequately meet these needs. STEPHEN DOAN In 1992 when Steven Doan first arrived...
Supervisors Facilitating Independence
Behind every well run foster care home is a strong leader with the ability to make quick decisions and change plans on the fly. At St. Louis Center, we have seven supervisors who are leading the transition to independence for our staff and residents. They provide age...
Maintenance Staff – Keeping St. Louis Center Running
Keeping a facility of 50 residents and over 15 buildings afloat is a daunting task, and St. Louis Center's Maintenance team goes above and beyond every day. Each task, no matter the size, is special because it helps to ensure a high quality of life for the residents...
Letter from Fr. Enzo – May 2022 – Annual Report
Update: What happened at the Center in 2021? The realization of the St. Louis Guanella Village has been the innovation carried out at St. Louis Center. The year of grace 2021 became the year of the full implementation of this vision; the minor program was closed in...
Joe and Tina Merkel – A Life Legacy
For some, like Joe and Tina Merkel, volunteering at St. Louis Center is a family tradition. Involvement with the Center started with Joe’s great grandfather, Joseph Thomas Merkel, and has continued with each first son, all named Joe. Joe's father, Joseph Martin...
Sam Cottone Helping in His Own Way
Salvatore "Sam" Cottone is a successful businessman and developer in Oakland County, who owns Twin Lakes Golf Course in Oakland Twp. with his son, Matthew, and RESCO, Inc. with his wife Michelle, supporting the home building industry. Sam Cottone's father came to...
Warm Heart Strong Support – Joe Maniaci
The warmth of Joe Maniaci draws you in as soon as you meet him. The strong handshake, the cheerful smile and the twinkling eyes tell the story of a man who has lived a full life and is happy to be able to give back to others. Fortunately for St. Louis Center, Joe...