David, Charlie, and Kristin (above, l to r), danced the night away to their favorite Elvis tunes. Elvis was alive and well at St. Louis Center as residents, families, staff, and friends gathered for an evening filled with classic hits, dancing, laughter, and audience...
Reece Hitt, Skill Building Supervisor, kept her eyes on Kyle and Jerome as they attempted to clear the limbo pole. Music, laughter, and glowing colors filled the gym as residents celebrated one of St. Louis Center's favorite traditions, the annual Glow Dance Party...
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...
A Season of Joy: Embracing the Mission This Christmas at St. Louis Center At St. Louis Center, Christmas is not just a season—it is a joyful way of life. Our residents look forward to Christmas all year long, delighting in the many opportunities to celebrate, create,...
2025 Graduates: Bradley Herblet and Steven Wysocki Bradley Herblet Bradley Herblet is no stranger to change. When he joined the St. Louis Center community in March of 2024, he transitioned into a new home and a new school through the Chelsea High School Young Adult...
I would be remiss if I did not start out this letter with a most sincere thanks. As my second year of being CEO of St. Louis Center comes to a close, there is much to reflect on and be thankful for. The large host of friends, advisors, and supporters who have come...
