The Backstory... On a journey of renovation, St. Louis Center has undergone many changes via the Legacy Campaign launched in 2010. Through this effort, the Center has added nine new buildings and renovated or expanded three already existing buildings all over the...
Ken Unterbrink and local Knights visiting parishes Ken Unterbrink is no stranger to volunteering. Throughout his life Ken has been giving his time to many organizations, St. Louis Center happens to be one of his favorites. Ken has been very active with the Michigan...
Photo by RDNE Stock project: pexels.com/photo/person-holding-nacos-8523495/ On August 1st, twenty residents in the Independent Living Program at St. Louis Center participated in a cooking class offered by Janelle Kantola of Michigan State University Extension, a...
From a single spark of generosity and vision, a vibrant garden has blossomed, transforming not just a space, but the lives of those who tend to it here at St. Louis Center The Seed… Because of the generous funding awards from the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor...
By: Karinna Hershberger and Tyrin Johnson As first-hand witnesses to one of the St. Louis Center Welcoming Committee’s first ventures, we can confidently say it was a success. Despite being in its early stages of development this incredibly beneficial committee, which...
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,...
Spreading the Love of God St. Mother Teresa once said, “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” This is a motto by which St. Louis Center “breathes and moves”; we care for our residents with love, and seek to spread God’s...
A Dough-lightful Event On Tuesday, July 9th, six of our residents traveled down to Napoleon, Ohio to check out Soaring Arts Studio for their Donuts and Discussion event! Accompanied by Haylie Moran, Michelle Tyler, and their very own pottery teacher, Eli Zemper, the...
Karinna Hershberger Karinna graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in April with a BA in English. She will be filling the Community Grants and Events Coordinator role. Karinna has proficient experience in writing and editing after many internships and part-time...
Increased independence, autonomy, and improved quality of life Acquiring and refining various skills is crucial for individuals with developmental disabilities, as it leads to increased independence, autonomy, and an improved quality of life. From communication and...
Every challenge is an invitation to make a positive impact. Haylie Moran is a tenacious individual who sees challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities for growth. When she took on the role of day program coordinator at the St. Louis Center in the summer of 2022,...
Get your Golf on! Golf and Glory Summer is "Get out and Golf" season! St. Louis Center loves to participate in and host multiple golf outings throughout this season to raise money to help support our amazing residents! On June 24th, we officially kicked off the 2024...
