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. Independence College at St. Louis Center The excitement...
Thank You 2022 Golf and Glory Sponsors
Thank you to our 2022 Golf and Glory sponsors! This event would not be possible without your generosity. Gold Sponsors AZ Shmina, Inc. Allied, Inc. Knights of Columbus State Council Nadeau Family Thank you to our Gold Sponsors! Google Silver Sponsors Emrick...
St. Louis Spirit Quarterly Newsletter – Spring 2022
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...
Cliff Dake: A Blessing to Many
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 – 2021 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...















