It is no secret that the St. Louis Center residents enjoy playing basketball. Several of them have participated for many years on Special Olympics teams. To help spread the mission of St. Louis Center to young people in the community, Caitlin Blomquist, St. Louis...
A Season of Joy: Embracing the Mission This Christmas at St. Louis Center At St. Louis Center, Christmas is not just a season—it is a joyful way of life. Our residents look forward to Christmas all year long, delighting in the many opportunities to celebrate, create,...
Fr. Joseph was a joyful presence at St. Louis Center. Fr. Joseph Rinaldo’s dedication to serving those in need and his commitment to building communities of care demonstrate the impact that one individual can make on the world. His journey is a testament to the power...
2025 Graduates: Bradley Herblet and Steven Wysocki Bradley Herblet Bradley Herblet is no stranger to change. When he joined the St. Louis Center community in March of 2024, he transitioned into a new home and a new school through the Chelsea High School Young Adult...
I would be remiss if I did not start out this letter with a most sincere thanks. As my second year of being CEO of St. Louis Center comes to a close, there is much to reflect on and be thankful for. The large host of friends, advisors, and supporters who have come...
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...
