Smiles spread quickly when a 4-H group from nearby Dexter brought a variety of farm animals to St. Louis Center on June 16th. Residents spent the evening holding rabbits and guinea pigs, feeding sheep, petting a friendly dog, and getting to know the young volunteers...
“I never thought that I’d live to see that from him.” Tears still flow freely when Cheryl Sanchez talks about her son Alex’s graduation from Washtenaw ISD’s High Point School. Alex and fellow St. Louis Center resident Keaven Foss recently graduated, a milestone that...
During the summer, Thursday evenings in downtown Chelsea are filled with music, food, and community spirit, and St. Louis Center was happy to be part of the fun. Training Coordinator Robin Smith, her daughter, and resident Lee B. served sno-cones during Chelsea's...
A week at St. Francis Camp on the Lake in Jerome, MI gave 14 St. Louis Center residents the chance to enjoy new adventures, lasting friendships, and the beauty of the outdoors. Generous donors at the Fall Dinner Auction supported their fees, making camp possible for...
Sometimes the best partnerships begin with a simple visit. Four St. Louis Center residents are discovering new friendships, practical skills, and a meaningful way to give back through a growing partnership with nearby Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea. Accompanied by Skill...
Friendship, teamwork, and determination took center stage as sixteen St. Louis Center residents represented the Center at the Special Olympics in Mt. Pleasant, May 28th-30th. Twelve athletes competed in Bocce Ball while four took the court in Volleyball, demonstrating...
The magic of Oz came alive at St. Louis Center on May 11th, as residents took the stage for Open Spot Theatre’s annual spring production, featuring this year’s beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz. The gymnasium transformed into the Land of Oz with a colorful Emerald...
Retirement Couldn't Keep Deb Away When Deb Markewicz retired from St. Louis Center's nursing department in 2023, she left behind more than a job. She left behind friendships, routines, and a community she had come to love. Fortunately for everyone at St. Louis Center,...
At St. Louis Center, community is not simply where we live or work. It is how we care for one another, celebrate one another, and walk alongside one another every day. This spirit was beautifully visible during Night to Shine. Our residents stepped onto the red carpet...
Since 2013, therapy dogs have brought comfort, companionship, and countless smiles to the residents of St. Louis Center. What began as occasional visits has grown into a meaningful and anticipated part of life for many individuals with intellectual and developmental...
National Poetry Month in April gave St. Louis Center residents an opportunity to express themselves through words, art, and imagination. Working with Skill Building Program Director Haylie Gottschalk, residents wrote original poems about themselves before creating...
Finding the Right Place: John's Journey to St. Louis Center For parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, one question never fades: "What will happen when we're no longer able to care for them?" For Mary and John, that question has shaped...
