For the past four months, Eli Zemper of Curiouser Clay has been teaching the residents how to work with clay according to their abilities. Eli says, “This is the highlight of my week. They are all such a joy to work with.” Their first projects were ornaments. Some...
Kaitlyn LaRocque, St. Louis Center Kitchen Manager, appreciates the role food plays in bringing people together. Kaitlyn's life journey is with a strong commitment to working with people of all ages and abilities. From a young age, she felt a calling to help others,...
Joey, a St. Louis Center resident, enjoyed assisting during the live auction. Saturday, October 28th was the 36th Annual Fall Dinner Auction to benefit the residents of St. Louis Center. Kathi Neuman may have handed the reins to Eileen Augustine and Barb Lewis, but...
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 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,...
Who have been the influential individuals in your life? Who has shaped you into the person you have become today? Many people played a role in your journey to help you become resilient, independent, and flourish! I reflect on the generosity of the people who make up...
A time of transition... Letter from Fr. Enzo Dear friends, We know there is a the time when we start a project and also a time when we need to transition the activities to other hands. The last 18 years have been thriving years for St. Louis Center. With the...
A flourishing person is living a good, fulfilling life, a life with a sense of purpose. Alex Bloom’s journey stands as a shining testament to the transformative power of unwavering support and love in shaping one's path from childhood to adulthood. His story is woven...
The Food Gatherers boxes often contain an assortment of foods similar to those pictured. Food Gatherers is the food bank and food rescue program serving Washtenaw County. The lead agency for hunger relief in the County, Food Gatherers supports a network of more than...
Jackie enjoys life at St. Louis Center Jackie moved to St. Louis Center in Chelsea MI at the end of August 2022. She is making new friends and exploring new opportunities as a resident of St. Louis Center. Jackie is known for bringing joy to those around her with her...
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...
Curiouser Clay is a mobile clay art studio that offers classes that encourage play and experimentation rather than repetition and perfection. Eli Zemper of Curiouser Clay approached the Center to discuss the possibility of a partnership to give residents a new...
