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,...
Stories that Inspire – Fr. Enzo on Flourishing
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...
St. Louis Center CEO Transition on December 1st, 2023
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...
Stories that Inspire – Alex Flourishes
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...
THANK YOU to Food Gatherers!
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 and friends enjoy life at St. Louis Center
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...
2023 Trunk Or Treat – Night of Spooky Success
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...
A New Way to Clay
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...
Lake Trust “Powered By Good” Volunteer Day
Volunteers from Lake Trust Credit Union came to St. Louis Center to lend a hand during the "Powered by Good" day. “Lake Trust’s Powered by Good Day is an annual event that provides expanded opportunity for our team members to engage in meaningful service and multiply...
Open Spot Theatre Takes Residents on a Road Trip
Residents put on a performance with Open Spot Theatre at St. Louis Center! A Theatre Program for People of All Abilities Since 2012, Open Spot Theatre has proudly taught people of ALL abilities music and movement therapy. Theatre classes are designed for everyone,...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Fall Spirit 2023 – Flourishing
The changing colors of the fall season is a feast for our eyes, and the beauty is a blessing from God. We can always appreciate this gift! During this season, we celebrate the feast day of St. Louis Guanella (October 24th), whose vision and mission are carried out...
Will Johnson Scholarship Winner Isabell Frey
Fr. Enzo Addari, Valerie Bristle, Will Johnson, Isabell Frey, Jonathon Bristle, Jeana Abby, Dave Roscinski, and Robin Smith at the presentation of the award. Through the generosity of Will Johnson, a St. Louis Center benefactor, current staff members, and their family...