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...
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,...
Residents and staff participate in the candlelight service. September 11th is a day for all Americans to take a moment of silence to remember the lives lost on that day 22 years ago, those who were victims of the attacks and those first responders who risked their...
St. Louis Center strives to empower each resident to achieve their highest level of independence. This summer, the Social Work department guided a cohort of 10 residents through a curriculum known as the "Independence College". The Independence College was designed...
Albert and Haylie help to unload the van of food that was collected at the Center for the benefit of Faith in Action. Haylie Moran took on the role of Day Program Coordinator with a clear vision of creating a program that would not only engage the residents but also...
Jacqui and her roommates in Mike's House take turns preparing dinner each day with minimal staff guidance. Through their unwavering determination and grit, ten residents of the Center successfully completed a rigorous curriculum of classes offered by the Social...
Ray, Carlie Hartwick, and Matthew enjoy snow cones together. Keeping the schedules of 55 people straight is no easy task. Rick Visel has been juggling the work and social calendars of the Center’s residents since 2010. He came to St. Louis Center looking to volunteer...
Residents Prepare for Farmer's Market People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) often face challenges when it comes to finding meaningful work and opportunities for community engagement. However, a new initiative that involves making homemade...
The entire world becomes Irish for a day on March 17th! At St. Louis Center, the residents get into the spirit by wearing green, enjoying an Irish feast, and the new tradition of Shamrock Shakes in the afternoon. Day program staff gets out the blenders, mint ice...
The practice began in February for a night the residents will not soon forget. 16 residents participated in the Open Spot theater production of a Talent Show. Participants learned skills from Open Spot Theatre directors to become more comfortable on stage and learn...
Meijer Community Giving Team presents St. Louis Center with $10,000. On Thursday, December 15, 2022, members of the Scio Twp. Meijer, Store #173, made a special visit to the St. Louis Center. In the past month their community giving team, led by employees who enjoy...
St. Louis Center welcomed over 100 guests from Chelsea and the surrounding communities to an evening of Christmas Spirit on Sunday, December 11, 2022. After weeks of hard work and preparation, St. Louis Center residents invited friends and neighbors to join them as...
