Payge Carpenter, Direct Care Worker, helps residents practice signing their names. Never Stop Learning Purpose, confidence, and growth are principles that have laid the groundwork for an exciting new era at St. Louis Center. Ten residents started a journey in August...
St. Louis Spirit Quarterly Newsletter – Winter 2022
Sarah sets the table while her roommates prepare dinner. Nurturing Independence St. Louis Center continues to move forward in developing Independent Living Skills among the residents. This year we established Mike's House, an independent living home for women, and...
Medical Independence
This article is part of the "Stories the Inspire - Independence" series describing the many ways St. Louis Center is helping residents reach their potential through the cultivation of personal INDEPENDENCE. What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force that...
Dawn’s Family Legacy of Love
Every Life is Precious Dawn Dietrich was a gift to all who knew her. She was the only child of a mother who taught her the true meaning of love and self-sacrifice. Dawn was born with Down Syndrome and her mother, Judi Black, was her constant advocate insuring that her...
Nurturing Independence
This article is part of the "Stories the Inspire - Independence" series describing the many ways St. Louis Center is helping residents reach their potential through the cultivation of personal INDEPENDENCE. St. Louis Center continues to move forward in developing...
St. Louis Spirit Quarterly Newsletter – Fall 2021
Matthew was excited for Direct Care supervisors Mellinda Wilson and Carlie Hartwick to try some of the spooky treats created by the residents for the day program Bake-Off. [button link="https://stlouiscenter.org/about/news/newsletter/st-louis-spirit/" type="big"...
St. Louis Spirit Quarterly Newsletter – Summer 2021
Mellinda Wilson, direct care supervisor, enjoys a concert in the gym with Dean, a resident of Fr. Guanella Hall. A New Direction for St. Louis Center Effective June 21, 2021, St. Louis Center has embarked on a new strategic direction aligned with Pope St. John Paul...