Fr. Joseph was a joyful presence at St. Louis Center. Fr. Joseph Rinaldo’s dedication to serving those in need and his commitment to building communities of care demonstrate the impact that one individual can make on the world. His journey is a testament to the power...
Honoring Paul Frisinger Through Fellowship and Giving If there is one thing we have learned in the non-profit world, it’s that golf is not only a fun activity, it’s also a great connector. That’s why every year, St. Louis Center puts on the Memorial Golf Outing. At...
Judy and Susie shared a special bond, and created cherished memories. St. Louis Center acknowledges the passing of a pioneer in parenting a child with developmental disabilities. Dr. Judith Greenbaum was an advocate for people with intellectual and developmental...
Fr. Gabriel Richard High School sent 30 sophomores to St. Louis Center on Friday, April 11, 2025, as part of their annual Sophomore Day of Service. Here is one student's reflection: On my sophomore service day, I had the opportunity to visit the Saint Louis Center and...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town For the second year in a row, the community was invited to have breakfast with Santa at St. Louis Center. On Saturday, December 14th, volunteers from Knights of Columbus Bishop Zaleski Council #6687 prepared and served breakfast for the...
AktionCon 2024 On October 11-12th nine St. Louis Center residents attended the Michigan Aktion Club Conference at Camp Storer in Jackson. Aktion Club is a service club sponsored by Kiwanis for individuals with disabilities. The mission is to provide adults living with...
Jacquelyn Judge passed away June 21, 2024, but her memory lives on. Jackie was a lot of things to a lot of people, but to Ken Dewa, she was a compassionate caregiver and friend. Ken was born into a small but loving family with one sister, Linda Recca, and one brother,...
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 with a 6-hour training on helping individuals with I/DD and dementia remain independent for as long as possible....
With Faith, Love, and Competence From the very beginning of the work of St. Louis Guanella in the late 1800s, he underscored the innate value of the human person. Today, around the globe in his Centers, including the St. Louis Center, this is still being taught to the...
Lauren Wisniewski volunteers each Tuesday and Wednesday evening to assist Laura Rayer, Activities Coordinator, with bingo and bowling. She also helped at the recent Glow Party and Open Spot Theatre performance. The residents look forward to activities with her. Why...
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...
Happy and Blessed Summer! Rain or shine the show has to go on! This was what happened during the Golf and Glory Outing on June 26, 2023 at the UofM Golf Course. The weather had different rules than what we were expecting but between showers some players managed to...
