Direct Care Worker Kaitlynn Leonard, Housekeeper Laurie Mathews, and Day Program Coordinator Haylie Gottschalk, work together to help their team win the Marshmallow Challenge. Providing “best in class” care for the residents can only be achieved by retaining a staff...
Ginny Wheaton In August 1978, Ginny Wheaton came to work at the Center to fill in for her neighbor, who was going on vacation. Sr. Lucy, who was in charge of the kitchen at the time, wouldn’t let Ginny leave. Thus began Ginny’s 36-year career as the kitchen manager....
Robin Smith, St. Louis Center Training Coordinator and Supervisor, was awarded the 2025 Will Johnson Scholarship. On August 15th, Will arrived at the Center to present the Award. He was pleased to meet Robin and her daughter, Abrianna. Will likes to learn about each...
St. Louis Center is home to 55 full-time residents. It takes a large family of staff and volunteers to provide them with personalized, compassionate care. To make sure that a family atmosphere thrives, fun and creative activities abound. On Wednesday, February 26th,...
Meet St. Louis Center’s latest staff hires! Michael Franklin Michael joined the Development & Communications Department as the Data Entry Clerk in December. He is passionate about computers and webwork and is currently enrolled in a software engineering program. ...
Social Services The Social Services Department is staffed by a team of qualified Social Services Specialists and talented support staff who are involved with the residents in many areas of their lives from admission to daily goals. As a team, this department...
A History of Recreational Therapy According to the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC), recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation is a systematic process that utilizes recreation (leisure) and other activities as interventions to address the...
Rather than letting his diagnosis define him or limit his potential, Andrew used - and still uses - each opportunity to develop new skills and grow. Destined for greatness The Hand of God has been a constant presence throughout Andrew Simon’s life. Despite facing...
Celebrating Diversity With the help of generous grants from the Chelsea Community Foundation and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, St. Louis Center has been able to host a number of diversity education events for the residents, staff, and community members. These events mean...
Will Johnson, long-time St. Louis Center benefactor and Community Advisory Council member, generously funds a college scholarship each year to benefit a staff member of the Center. Staff members themselves, or their children or grandchildren who are furthering their...
By hosting events like All Staff Day, held on September 19th, St. Louis Center hopes to improve the lives of everyone who steps foot on our campus. Symbolic Recognition According to a recent study by the Harvard Business Review, symbolic awards and interventions can...
A Day of Remembrance This September 11th at St. Louis Center, the residents paid tribute to ten individuals who set aside their own safety to help others. Residents in the Skill-Building Program at St. Louis Center went to the gym for the multimedia presentation....
