“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...
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...
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...
St. Louis Center Residents Dazzle the Stage Applause, laughter, and joyful energy filled the air as residents of St. Louis Center lit up the stage in a heartwarming talent showcase made possible by Open Spot Theatre, a theatre program dedicated to people of all...
Lent calls us to prayer and sacrifice. Students from Fr. Gabriel Richard High School answered that call in a meaningful way on March 6th. Sophomores stepped away from their usual routines and spent the day alongside residents in the Skills-Building Program at St....
Gray skies and chilly temperatures didn’t stand a chance against the energy at St. Louis Center, where Day Program Coordinator Haylie Gottschalk brought a burst of fun with “Spirit Week,” February 23rd–27th. Each day invited residents and staff to jump into a new...
Each year, the residents of St. Louis Center eagerly look forward to participating in the Tim Tebow Foundation’s global celebration, Night to Shine. This prom-like event for people with special needs, ages 14 and older, is celebrated in 74 countries at 975 churches...
Volunteering with Joy Each weekday throughout the year, residents of St. Louis Center share something far greater than a meal—they deliver kindness, connection, and care through the Meals on Wheels program organized by the Chelsea Senior Center. Rain or shine, these...
Inner Rhythm Music Therapy On Monday mornings at St. Louis Center, the sound of music signals more than just a pleasant start to the week—it marks a time of connection, growth, and joy. For the past two years, music therapist Renae from Harmony Garden Music Therapy...
Basketball is a favorite activity for many St. Louis Center residents, some of whom have played on Special Olympics teams for years. To share the mission of St. Louis Center with young people in the community, Fitness Specialist Caitlin Blomquist invited the Chelsea...
