The Vision The St. Louis Guanella Village was conceptualized in 2010, St. Louis Center’s 50th Anniversary Year, as an integrated community for people of all abilities. This was a move away from the old congregate housing style and offers a much more personalized and...
Fr. Amal, SdC, Mike Dunbar, children of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Jacqui Pampuch, and Fr. David Stawasz, SdC. Beginning in September 2024, Fr. Amal taught two residents of the St. Louis Center the importance of the Holy Eucharist. Through his catechism lessons,...
Judy and Susie shared a special bond, and created cherished memories. St. Louis Center acknowledges the passing of a pioneer in parenting a child with developmental disabilities. Dr. Judith Greenbaum was an advocate for people with intellectual and developmental...
Bradley Herblet is an imaginative young man. He loves building things with Legos and enjoys listening to music; he enjoys music so much that he learned to play the keyboard. “I like playing the keyboard a lot. I learned it a long time ago.” Bradley has had a lot of...
On May 28th, Steven Wysocki graduated with a Certificate of Completion from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. Steven was also one of two students to receive the Martin Gersh Award by the Federation of Washtenaw Intermediate School Employees Local 3760....
A dozen men from the Irish Hills Knights of Columbus Council completed their Lenten Penance at the Center April 14th and 16th by taking on the task of replacing the roof of the gazebo behind Fr. Guanella Hall. Built inlate 90s, the gazebo was in dire need of some...
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...
Dear Friends, Since becoming CEO of St. Louis Center one year ago, my appreciation of the importance of teamwork has grown. Teamwork - working with others to accomplish a common goal - does not just take place on a sports field. I have played soccer my entire life,...
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...
Empowering our Residents St. Louis Center is dedicated to empowering our residents to live their lives to the fullest, fostering a sense of dignity and purpose in everything they do. Central to this mission is our commitment to exploring new opportunities that inspire...
Teamwork makes the dream work. As the On-Field Hydration Coach for the Chelsea High School football team, Lee Chambers has grown and thrived. Getting to know Lee Lee has lived at St. Louis Center for 24 years. The Center has been truly blessed by his presence as he...
A Glimpse at Tony's Journey Discovering where you belong is not always a straightforward path. Here at St. Louis Center we understand and accommodate the joys and sorrows of those who come to us. We’d like to highlight our resident Tony Cossentino and his family,...
