It all began with Fabius and Bessie Nadeau who lived down the road from St. Louis Center on Old US-12 during the 60’s through the mid-1980’s. Fabius became friends with the first Servants of Charity priests who were seeking help from the local community, would make...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Knights of Columbus councils around the state are always doing amazing things for the residents of St. Louis Center. November 12th was no exception to their generosity and thoughtfulness. With the winter months coming quickly, the Knights of Columbus, Council...
Every organization needs people to support it and to embrace its vision in order for it to grow and prosper. In the early days, when the Center was known as St. Louis School, Fr. Fortunato Turati formed what was the first Community Advisory Council. This first Council...
For some, like Joe and Tina Merkel, volunteering at St. Louis Center is a family tradition. Involvement with the Center started with Joe’s great grandfather, Joseph Thomas Merkel, and has continued with each first son, all named Joe. Joe's father, Joseph Martin...
The warmth of Joe Maniaci draws you in as soon as you meet him. The strong handshake, the cheerful smile and the twinkling eyes tell the story of a man who has lived a full life and is happy to be able to give back to others. Fortunately for St. Louis Center, Joe...
