ST. LOUIS CENTER
A caring residential community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
 St. Louis Center – 65 Years Strong!
Founded in 1960, St. Louis Center, a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is a caring residential community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our programs are licensed by the State of Michigan and the agency is accredited by CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Learn more about our mission.
$50,000 MATCH CHALLENGE
An anonymous donor is very generously matching all donations made to the St. Louis Center Endowment Fund up to $50,000
$50,000 Get Moving Match
Click here to help the St. Louis Center residents get on the move this spring with a new van!
Events
Click here for a comprehensive list of all upcoming St. Louis Center events,
or click on the icons below for details on how to attend individual events.
IRA Rollover and DAFs
Make St. Louis Center the recipient of your IRA RMD Rollover or consider supporting the Center through your DAF.
Become a Monthly Sustainer
Give the ongoing gift of a secure home, quality care, and fun activities. Set up your recurring donation schedule.
Make a Donation of Stock
Learn more, then either print/send the pdf Stock Donation Form or fill out the online Stock Donation Form
Set Up a Planned Gift
What will your legacy be? Learn about the ways to make a planned gift through bequests, endowment, charitable trusts, and more.
St. Louis Spirit – Most recent issue!
Fr. Satheesh – SunTimes News
Watch Fr. Satheesh’s interview on JTV!
News
2024 Resident Christmas Program
A Night to Remember Christmas programs...
Generosity Abounds
Thank you to the many individuals and...
Stories that Inspire: The Journey of Andrew Simon
Rather than letting his diagnosis...
Stories that Inspire: The Encore Theatre
Empowering our Residents St. Louis...
Another Successful Breakfast with Santa 2024
Santa Claus is Coming to Town For the...
Oh Comstock Park Christmas Tree
Direct Care Worker Brad Crosier (above...
Stories that Inspire – Lee Empowered by a Winning Team
Teamwork makes the dream work. As the...
Jackie and Friends Get Creative at St. Louis Center
Jackie enjoys life at St. Louis Center...
Seeds of Generosity: A Fall Dinner Auction to Remember!
An evening of fun to benefit our...
A Spooky Time at St. Louis Center’s Trunk or Treat
It was an unforgettable night that...
Celebrating Diversity
Celebrating Diversity With the help of...
Preparing Leaders for Aktion
AktionCon 2024 On October 11-12th nine...
Monthly Sustainers
Help build a lighthouse of hope by becoming a Monthly Sustainer.
Did you know… You can support St. Louis Center with a Recurring Gift of any amount. Spread out your giving into monthly payments and ensure that the residents at the Center have the continued support and care they need each day. Learn more here!
Your monthly donation of any amount makes a tremendous impact all year long.
Become a Sustainer!
$5 per month
provides residents like Lisa fuel to get to work for a week.
You get a St. Louis Center logo magnet!
$10 per month
provides residents like Jerome one day of fun in the Day Program.
You get a St. Louis Center logo PopSocket!
$15 per month
provides residents like Stanley one day of quality nursing care.
You get a St. Louis Center logo pen and notepad!
$25 per month
provides residents like Jackie one month of internet access.
You get a St. Louis Center logo water bottle!
$50 per month
provides residents like Lee with grounds keeping for one month.
You get a St. Louis Center logo baseball cap!
$100 per month
provides residents like Ray natural gas to heat their homes.
You get a St. Louis Center logo LED lantern!
$250 per month
provides residents with facility maintenance each month.
You get a St. Louis Center logo t-shirt!
$500 per month
helps provide background checks on all new hires each month.
You get a St. Louis Center logo sweatshirt!
$1000 per month
provides residents like Mark with fun programs like Music Therapy.
You get a St. Louis Center logo jacket!
Needs
Help support the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at St. Louis Center.
DAY TO DAY SUPPORT
St. Louis Center is facing decreased funding and increased costs during the coronavirus epidemic.
Make a general donation.
Your gift of any amount is always appreciated!
Provide a Day of Benevolent Care.
Did you know that a single day of benevolent care costs $357 per resident? Benevolent care includes residents’ food, shelter, utilities, transportation, and clothing, as well as the staff who provide loving care and activities.
Make a difference in the life of a resident when you click here and select “Provide one day of Benevolent Care for a Resident”.
In-Kind Gifts
St. Louis Center happily accepts most in-kind gifts in accordance with our gift-acceptance policy.
Lasting Gifts
Help provide support over time with a recurrent donation, matching fund, or planned gift.
Become a recurrent donor.
Spread out your giving of any amount into monthly payments while helping ensure that the residents at St. Louis Center have the continued support and care they need – Become a member of the Bosatta Society!
Matching Funds
Double your dollars when you participate in an existing match, take part in your employer’s match, or offering a match challenge yourself. Learn more here!
PLANNED GIVING
There are many ways of giving that provide lasting support over time such as contributing to the Center’s endowment funds, planned gifts, large in-kind items, or real estate. Learn more about how to support St. Louis Center or contact us today to make an inquiry.
VOLUNTEER
We’re all excited to resume in-person ways to benefit the lives of SLC residents.
Share your talents and time!
St. Louis Center provides an opportunity to interact with and get to know community members who are intellectually / developmentally disabled. Those who do quickly learn that labels are not people, and the people who call St. Louis Center home are extraordinary in many ways.
Start by telling us a bit more about what you would like to do and how much time you would like to commit here. Please be sure to let us know if you wish to volunteer as a group or have special interests.
Contact Us Directly
For questions about any St. Louis Center needs, please contact us at:
Phone: (734) 475-8430
E-mail: slcdev@stlouiscenter.org
Find out how St. Louis Center is changing lives.
In the past year, St. Louis Center has continued its commitment to delivering exceptional services to residents, evident in the joy on their faces.
~Fr. Satheesh Alphonse, SdC, CEO
Read more about how St. Louis Center met the lingering challenges of a pandemic while starting new programs and projects to bring normalcy to the Center.
