Stories that Inspire – EMPOWER
St. Louis Center has received a $100,000 matched gift. With your help we can meet the match!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Stories that Inspire – EMPOWER!
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Lee Chambers has lived at St. Louis Center for 24 years. The Center has been truly blessed by his presence as he has grown into the man he is today.
One of the Center’s main goals is to encourage our residents to live their fullest lives. Part of that mission is to help them pursue the ability to contribute to society and the community in a sustainable way. One of the ways our residents can do this is by working according to their ability. Lee has worked at Polly’s and Ugly Dog Distillery, but his favorite role is hands down On-Field Hydration Coach for the Chelsea High School varsity football team. Football season is one of the highlights of Lee’s year. Because of that excitement and purpose that comes around during the fall season, St. Louis Center staff members have reported that Lee is his most joyful self when he gets to work with the team. He is more responsible with his duties around the Center, and he is even nicer to the rest of the residents. The motivation that this experience provides is life-changing for Lee. Lisa said, “It gives him confidence.”
“Always persevere, always have a great perspective, and always have a great purpose in your life.” – Russell Wilson
A Part of the Team
Because of Lee’s commitment and excitement towards this opportunity, the players and coaches have gotten to know him well. One of the players on the team even said, “The team loves Lee. He always has great energy that he brings to every practice.”
Empowered by a Winning Team
Your donation in ANY amount gets us closer to meeting the match!
Donate by credit card, debit, or EFT using the online form below, or send a check to St. Louis Center 16195 Old US 12, Chelsea, MI 48118.
Help cover the cost of benevolent care for residents like Lee.
Many of the residents at the center, rely on your help to provide the Benevolent Care that is needed to help him maintain his community-oriented life.
We use the term Benevolent Care often here at St. Louis Center, but what does that mean? The Center receives funding from residents (through social security), their families and/or state and federal sources. However, the cost of care exceeds those reimbursements by $3,000 to $5,000 a month per resident, depending on their level of need. St. Louis Center must raise Benevolent Care funds to cover that gap. Those funds provide for direct care workers who provide for residents’ daily needs, shelter, clothing, food, and things like toiletries and supplies.
Benevolent Care donations are tax deductible and help St. Louis Center provide a dynamic and engaged life for its 55 residents each day. You can learn more about Benevolent Care at St. Louis Center here.
Who can I speak with about donating to St. Louis Center?
St. Louis Center’s Development Department staff would be happy to speak with you about your giving options and to answer any questions you may have about the Center, its programs, and its vision for the future.
Email slcdev@stlouiscenter.org or call 734-475-8430 x260.
Or, we invite you to visit St. Louis Center to see our facility and the good work we do. Schedule a visit today!
An acknowledgment will be sent to you for your tax-deductible gift.
Gifts In Memory of or To Honor Someone Special
If your gift is in memory of a loved one or to honor a special person or event, we will notify the family of your donation. Please provide their name and mailing address in the “Notificants” field when you submit your donation. Learn more here…
Monthly Sustainers
You can support the Center with a recurring gift of any amount. When making a donation online, check the box “Show my support by making this a recurring donation” to spread out your giving into monthly payments. Learn more here…
Lasting gifts and other ways to give
There are many ways to make a lasting gift or to have your support go further, including employer match programs, pledges, gifts of stock, IRA distributions, planned gifts and bequests, or real estate. Learn more here…
If you are interested in any of these forms of support, please contact the Development Department.
79% of donations received go to the care of the Center’s residents.
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