The St. Louis Center Aktion Club was chartered over a decade ago and continues to thrive on campus. In 2020, like everything else, activities were at a minimum. Since restrictions have been lifted, the Aktion Club has slowly been getting back into action - doing good...
Making the Most of the Snow
When mother nature hurled the snow this week at southern Michigan, there was indeed a lot of it. Some grumbled, some plowed, and some went sledding. As soon as the second shift staff arrived to work at St. Louis Center on Wednesday, February 2nd the guys in St. Joseph...
Medical Independence
This article is part of the "Stories the Inspire - Independence" series describing the many ways St. Louis Center is helping residents reach their potential through the cultivation of personal INDEPENDENCE. What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force that...
Nurturing Independence
This article is part of the "Stories the Inspire - Independence" series describing the many ways St. Louis Center is helping residents reach their potential through the cultivation of personal INDEPENDENCE. St. Louis Center continues to move forward in developing...
Antoine – Resilience of a Superhero
Antoine is an active guy, always on the move. Between working, sports, and outings, it is rare to see him sitting for more than a quick moment. Outings are Antoine's favorite, and he especially loves catching a live sporting event. The long lasting pandemic has been...
Meals on Wheels keeps rolling thanks to AAACF!
Wheels on the Van Go Round and Round Residents of St. Louis Center love giving back to those in the community. They began helping with Meals on Wheels in 2016. There was a pause on the program during the pandemic, but happily the residents are back in full force...
Independence College
This article is part of the "Stories the Inspire - Independence" series describing the many ways St. Louis Center is helping residents reach their potential through the cultivation of personal INDEPENDENCE. August 3rd, 2021 was the kick off of a new and exciting...
Stanley: A New Job, A New Outlook
A St. Louis Center resident for over 25 years, Stanley is a social butterfly who prides himself in working with the community. RSVP for Community Open...
Jason & Kelli Crawford Bound Together from Childhood
Although, Jason Crawford has been a part of the St. Louis Center family since he was seven years old, the bond with his sister, Kelli, has always been strong. Jason and Kelli Crawford grew up in Dearborn, MI, and Kelli is now a mom herself with twins, Justin and...
Jerome Fontenot from the Beginning
Jerome Fontenot was one of St. Louis School's first residents in the early 1960's, and is now one of the Center's most distinguished seniors. Jerome Fontenot arrived at SLC at the age of 12. He was enrolled from January 1962 through June 1965, and can still be found...
Keavan Foss Learning to Succeed
Keavan Foss was born with Down Syndrome. When he was about 15 years old, he was having difficulty managing his feelings and his dad, Charles, was struggling to find the right programs that could really help him succeed. Throughout this period Charles scoured the...
A Home at the Holidays… and all year long
Stories of Inspiration to Brighten Your Holidays - Keavan The holidays are a time to celebrate life’s blessings, and for Keavan and his dad, Charles, they are still celebrating Keavan’s new life at St. Louis Center. Being the parent to a child with special needs...















