Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! As the weather becomes colder and the holiday busy-ness begins, let us reflect on what we hold most dear. I find it too easy to get swept up in the details of a busy work schedule that I must remind...
The artists of St. Louis Center will have a display of their personality-filled flowers at the University of Michigan’s Taubman Center beginning in December. Eli Zemper, clay workshop teacher, said, “I’m so excited to see their work displayed in a place where giving...
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...
Jesse, Amy, and Jackie Lothamer enjoyed gathering candy from all of the volunteers who came to help spread Halloween joy. On Wednesday, October 22, St. Louis Center held its annual Trunk or Treat event. Although the weather was a bit chilly and wet, the event was an...
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...
Jack Tocco, Jr, Fr. Franklin, Sonny Randazzo, Fr. Satheesh and Ken Klovski enjoyed the nice weather, great food, and fellowship. Sonny Randazzo is no stranger to the generosity of the Italian community. He grew up surrounded by Jack Tocco, Sr., Mike Chirco, and his...
On September 21, 2025, the Manresa Caravan Annual “Diamond Jack” Cruise was held on the Detroit River with God’s “Special Ones.” Alhambra members focus on making life’s moments more joyful and fulfilling for those they support. With enough enhanced moments, a sense of...
Fellowship and the celebration of friends are what the Italian American Club of Livonia’s Fall Harvest Fest is all about. Each year, members and supporters of the club come together to participate in an auction, have good food, and catch up. The event features silent...
St. Louis Center had the honor of welcoming members of the Weingartz Family Foundation on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The foundation is dedicated to uplifting the community by supporting causes that reflect its values, particularly in the areas of human services and...
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....
Honoring Paul Frisinger Through Fellowship and Giving If there is one thing we have learned in the non-profit world, it’s that golf is not only a fun activity, it’s also a great connector. That’s why every year, St. Louis Center puts on the Memorial Golf Outing. At...
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...
