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 was proud to start a new education program...
Each year, since 1905, the International Order of Alhambra holds a special day at the circus for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). A Family Man Who Blesses Many For over 30 years, Cliff Dake worked as a sales engineer for different...
If you are familiar with St. Louis Center, you've most likely heard the phrase "Benevolent Care." Much of the donations the Center receives goes toward it, and donors can even choose to pay for a full day of Benevolent Care. What is Benevolent Care? Benevolent Care is...
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Is the southernmost parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit in Temperance MI. Knights of Columbus Council #8902 call this parish home. This Council is devoted to their faith, the Order and to people in need whom they serve. The Tootsie Roll Drive...
Joe Vicari has been making fine Italian dining a Michigan tradition for more than three decades. As founder and CEO of the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, he and his wife Rosalie as COO lead Metro Detroit’s largest restaurant group as a family-owned business. Joe...
St. Louis Center has grown since its founding just as children grow throughout their life. The needs of people served by SLC change with the times, driving the evolution of the Center to adequately meet these needs. STEPHEN DOAN In 1992 when Steven Doan first arrived...
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of Catholic men with a long history of generosity. The wives of these Knights have a history of generosity too. In nearby Dexter MI, the Columbus Ladies Auxiliary have been holding fundraisers for many years to...
Cassandra Kennedy has a history of doing good for St. Louis Center. Cassandra is a member of American Heritage Girls Troop 3498. Several years ago, in order to complete requirements for her Dolly Madison Award, she successfully organized a gift drive to help provide...
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (NDDAM) is observed in March in the U.S. This class of disabilities can refer to impairments in learning and behavior, such as autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and impairments in physical and/or...
Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God's love for people with special needs age 14 and older."Â - TTF website On Friday, February 11, 2022 Night to Shine celebrated its 8th Anniversary as thousands from around the world came together...
Most of us have gathered up stuff and saved it for some purpose that we are unaware of, keeping it just incase we need it. When we find too many collections of stuff we often struggle to part with it or figure out how to put it to good use. Thanks to Pinterest and...
Polly’s is so much more than just a place for the Chelsea community to buy their groceries. As a member of the St. Louis Center Development and Communications Department, I went to the store to speak with the manager about taking photos with her for an upcoming...
Watch and read about Jacqui and her friends as they ready to graduate from Independence College.
