After a few weeks in Chelsea, the non-native Notre Dame Interns, Camille Patton and Angela Ly, began to brainstorm activities to do in the area. After several minutes of dedicated Google research, they decided upon berry picking. They thought, “why not share the fun...
All of the Social Services staff at St. Louis Center are stars who are daily putting the needs of the residents as the top priority. As the needs of resident's change, so do the services that are needed to provide the best care. It was discovered that a position...
Former CEO and long-time priest at St. Louis Center, Fr. Joseph Rinaldo, is retiring from the Center. Fr. Joe will be spending his retirement years in Italy. A Life of Service Begins Italy was the country of St. Louis Guanella (1842-1915), the priest who founded the...
St. Louis Center housekeeping staff go above and beyond every day to make sure the residents have a clean and sanitized environment to call home. An important role in health and wellness Health and wellness of St. Louis Center residents is a priority for all staff. ...
Behind every well run foster care home is a strong leader with the ability to make quick decisions and change plans on the fly. At St. Louis Center, we have seven supervisors who are leading the transition to independence for our staff and residents. They provide age...
Keeping a facility of 50 residents and over 15 buildings afloat is a daunting task, and St. Louis Center's Maintenance team goes above and beyond every day. Each task, no matter the size, is special because it helps to ensure a high quality of life for the residents...
It seems very appropriate that during National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month ( #DDAM2022 ) Social Services Specialists are honored. Most people with developmental disabilities are beneficiaries of the services provided by social workers globally. The...
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...
The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love Brad Crosier has worked in the field of Direct care for over 26 years. He has worked at three other residential campuses during his career. In his experience he noted that “SLC fosters an atmosphere where the residents thrive due to...
A Moment of Gratitude Now is a traditional time to rejoice and reflect. This year has brought many blessings even as it has tested us all in many ways. With the support of you, our family, friends, volunteers, and donors, St. Louis Center had an amazing year. We is...
Maintenance team is now ready for the cold and snow! The St. Louis Center Maintenance Department is ready for the blustery winter months. Battling the snow with a personal snow blower and shovels is no longer an issue. The sidewalks and pathways of the Center will now...
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...
