A Moment of Gratitude Now is a traditional time to rejoice and reflect. This year has brought many blessings even as it has tested us all in many ways. With the support of you, our family, friends, volunteers, and donors, St. Louis Center had an amazing year. We is...
Antoine – Resilience of a Superhero
Antoine is an active guy, always on the move. Between working, sports, and outings, it is rare to see him sitting for more than a quick moment. Outings are Antoine's favorite, and he especially loves catching a live sporting event. The long lasting pandemic has been...
Generosity gives SLC Maintenance team SNOW Resilience
Maintenance team is now ready for the cold and snow! The St. Louis Center Maintenance Department is ready for the blustery winter months. Battling the snow with a personal snow blower and shovels is no longer an issue. The sidewalks and pathways of the Center will now...
Linda and Kenny – Resilience of the Heart
Linda Recca has had to make tough choices regarding her brother, Kenny. After the passing of their mother 11 years ago, Linda took over as the decision maker for her brother. Although Kenny had been living in assisted care, it was still a big change for the family....
Community Resilience – Hometown Touchdown!
St. Louis Center resident, Lee Chambers, is part of the team! Fall often brings with it the hometown feel of cooler...
Resilience is a family tradition – Jordan and Keavan
Describing a family is not always simple. The families of St. Louis Center come in every shape and size. Some residents have small quaint families, some have large sprawling families, and some call the SLC staff their family. One thing they all have in common is their...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Letter of Resilience
Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, If there is one thing the events of 2021 have taught us all, it’s that we are all resilient in ways we never knew. Resilience is a quality the residents of St. Louis Center have been cultivating their whole lives. Every day they...
Joey Baker – Resilience with a Smile
"I'm helpful.... I just like helping others, I guess." - Joey Baker Joey Baker wants to make people happy and is always here to brighten the day of everyone around him. He has learned to recognize his areas of need and strives to surmount challenges and accomplish...
Meals on Wheels keeps rolling thanks to AAACF!
Wheels on the Van Go Round and Round Residents of St. Louis Center love giving back to those in the community. They began helping with Meals on Wheels in 2016. There was a pause on the program during the pandemic, but happily the residents are back in full force...
Knights of Columbus help keep residents warm and cozy
The Knights of Columbus councils around the state are always doing amazing things for the residents of St. Louis Center. November 12th was no exception to their generosity and thoughtfulness. With the winter months coming quickly, the Knights of Columbus, Council...
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"...
Fall Dinner Auction 2021 at St. Mary Parish
Generosity was in abundance at the Fall Dinner Auction held November 13, 2021 held at St. Mary Church in Chelsea. A tradition for 34 years, the Fall Auction is a major fundraiser for the Center. The evening started off with appetizers while guests browsed the over 40...















