St. Louis Center residents enjoying a simulated 3D environment during a visit from Chelsea District Library personnel R. David Lankes, a renowned professor in library sciences, was quoted saying “Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great...
Rosalie Tocco-Bradley: Following a Family Tradition
Rosalie Tocco-Bradley visiting St. Louis Center Some 25 years ago, when my father and mother discovered the Center, this incredible program pulled on the heart strings of the Tocco family which has ignited our life-long commitment to support the mission and needs of...
Staff and Residents Learn Techniques For “Natural Hair”
Lee, Stanley, and Lanard attend Natural Hair class at St. Louis Center Residents, staff, and community gathered for an evening of learning on March 6th, 2024. Through grants funded by the Chelsea Community Foundation and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, St Louis Center has...
Men on a Mission: Irish Hills Knights Make a Difference
Knights from the Irish Hills Council #6223 visit St. Louis Center every Wednesday morning for Mass. As of 2023, there is an estimated 2 million members of the Knights of Columbus in 16,000 local councils around the globe. The organization was founded by Father Michael...
Pasta with the Priests
The annual Pasta with Priest event at St. Louis Center has become a cherished tradition for the community, spanning over 12 years. This heartwarming gathering brings together friends, families, and priests for a delightful evening filled with camaraderie and delicious...
Santa’s First Visit of 2023
Jerome, Jackie, and Al Chirco enjoyed singing Christmas Carols together. Alfonso Chirco of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan joined forces with a group of friends to kick off the Christmas season at St. Louis Center on December 2nd. This group of faithful friends...
2023 Resident Christmas Program
The 2023 Holiday season is always marked with a Christmas Program performed by the residents of St. Louis Center. Every year the direct care staff at St. Louis Center, help residents under their care prepare a skit, song, or other performance to be presented at the...
Stories that Inspire – Food that Flourishes
Kaitlyn LaRocque, St. Louis Center Kitchen Manager, appreciates the role food plays in bringing people together. Kaitlyn's life journey is with a strong commitment to working with people of all ages and abilities. From a young age, she felt a calling to help others,...
Stories that inspire – A Community that Cares also Flourishes
John Heffron, center, hosted a Comedy Pop-Up show at The Collins at the Clocktower in Chelsea MI where donations for St. Louis Center residents were accepted, thank you John! Jacqui, left, and Kyle, right, enjoyed the sold-out show immensely. "Flourishing goes beyond...
THANK YOU to Food Gatherers!
The Food Gatherers boxes often contain an assortment of foods similar to those pictured. Food Gatherers is the food bank and food rescue program serving Washtenaw County. The lead agency for hunger relief in the County, Food Gatherers supports a network of more than...
Jackie and friends enjoy life at St. Louis Center
Jackie enjoys life at St. Louis Center Jackie moved to St. Louis Center in Chelsea MI at the end of August 2022. She is making new friends and exploring new opportunities as a resident of St. Louis Center. Jackie is known for bringing joy to those around her with her...
Lake Trust “Powered By Good” Volunteer Day
Volunteers from Lake Trust Credit Union came to St. Louis Center to lend a hand during the "Powered by Good" day. “Lake Trust’s Powered by Good Day is an annual event that provides expanded opportunity for our team members to engage in meaningful service and multiply...