Dear Friends, Blessings in the Name of the Lord! This spring and early summer have been a season of celebration, gratitude, and exciting growth at St. Louis Center. Throughout these pages, you'll see residents building confidence, sharing their talents, and embracing...
A Gift that Improves Care
A routine health check becomes safer, easier, and more comfortable for St. Louis Center residents thanks to the generosity of Karen David, mother of one of the Center's residents. Recognizing the challenges many individuals face when using traditional scales, Karen...
Gratitude in Big and Small Ways
Families of residents at St. Louis Center see the impact of staff members every single day. From coordinating medical appointments and preparing specialized meals to providing transportation, meaningful work opportunities, and engaging outings, their care is constant...
Stories of Inspiration: Christmas with the Community
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,...
Stories of Inspiration: Pampuch Family Embraces the Mission
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...
Building Bonds, One Treat at a Time
Jesse, Amy, and Jackie Lothamer enjoyed gathering candy from all of the volunteers who came to help spread Halloween joy. On Wednesday, October 22nd, St. Louis Center held its annual Trunk or Treat event. Although the weather was a bit chilly and wet, the event was an...
Swinging for the Mission
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...
Caring for People with Disabilities: Life Planning for Adults with IDD
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...
Stories that Inspire: Role Model of Resilience
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....
1,000 Flowers Could Bloom – A Blossoming Success
Flowers are blossoming all around St. Louis Center and the surrounding community, all because of the diversity of the human experience. Thanks to the Chelsea Community Foundation’s generos grant, a Cultural Diversity Program was launched in the beginning of 2025. St....
Staff Appreciation Day at St. Louis Center
... a shared commitment to creating a welcoming, supportive environment for residents and staff alike. On May 13th, the St. Louis Center staff was treated to a thoughtful surprise from the SLC Family Association. Arriving early with a spread of homemade treats,...
2024 Resident Christmas Program
A Night to Remember Christmas programs are special occasions that many look forward to during the holiday season. St. Louis Center's Resident Christmas Program is one of those unique events that our residents, loved ones, and staff anticipate throughout the year. This...















