Our remarkable volunteers fulfill a wide range of needs that allow us to provide the highest level of care for our residents. Thank you to the many volunteers who have joined St. Louis Center in furthering its mission. The Klovski Family first became involved...
Stories that Inspire: Year End Success
Year-End Challenge Match Goal Exceeded Supporters like you are the backbone of St. Louis Center! Thank you for your generosity this Christmas Season. We surpassed the $100,000 year-end Challenge offered by an anonymous donor and raised over $175,000 in...
Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – Social Services Specialists
Social Services The Social Services Department is staffed by a team of qualified Social Services Specialists and talented support staff who are involved with the residents in many areas of their lives from admission to daily goals. As a team, this department...
Caring for People with Disabilities: The Benefits of Recreational Therapy
A History of Recreational Therapy According to the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC), recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation is a systematic process that utilizes recreation (leisure) and other activities as interventions to address the...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Winter Spirit 2025 – Rays of Hope
Rays of Hope Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! As we conclude 2024 and begin 2025, a Jubilee Year of Hope, we thank each one of you for supporting our mission and keeping our hopes alive. We remain thankful for the many expected and...
Stories that Inspire: Fr. Satheesh on Teamwork
Dear Friends, Since becoming CEO of St. Louis Center one year ago, my appreciation of the importance of teamwork has grown. Teamwork - working with others to accomplish a common goal - does not just take place on a sports field. I have played soccer my entire life,...
2024 Resident Christmas Program
A Night to Remember Christmas programs are special occasions that many look forward to during the holiday season. St. Louis Center's Resident Christmas Program is one of those unique events that our residents, loved ones, and staff anticipate throughout the year. This...
Generosity Abounds
Thank you to the many individuals and groups who, year-after-year, take time during the very busy Christmas season to bring cheer to the residents and staff of St. Louis Center. A Long History For the past 20 years, Al and Mary Chirco and friends from across Macomb...
Stories that Inspire: The Journey of Andrew Simon
Rather than letting his diagnosis define him or limit his potential, Andrew used - and still uses - each opportunity to develop new skills and grow. Destined for greatness The Hand of God has been a constant presence throughout Andrew Simon’s life. Despite facing...
Stories that Inspire: The Encore Theatre
Empowering our Residents St. Louis Center is dedicated to empowering our residents to live their lives to the fullest, fostering a sense of dignity and purpose in everything they do. Central to this mission is our commitment to exploring new opportunities that inspire...
Another Successful Breakfast with Santa 2024
Santa Claus is Coming to Town For the second year in a row, the community was invited to have breakfast with Santa at St. Louis Center. On Saturday, December 14th, volunteers from Knights of Columbus Bishop Zaleski Council #6687 prepared and served breakfast for the...
Oh Comstock Park Christmas Tree
Direct Care Worker Brad Crosier (above left) led the initiative to decorate a tree as part of Adrian’s 11th Annual Comstock Christmas Riverwalk. This year the park boasted a display of over 500 Christmas trees decorated by families, individuals, and local businesses....















