State Legislatures Collaborate
St. Louis Center was honored to welcome State of Michigan House Representatives Kathy Schmaltz (46th District) and Carrie Rheingans (47th District) to its campus on April 28, 2025. They were joined by members of St. Louis Center’s staff, Community Advisory Council (CAC) members, and CEO Fr. Satheesh Alphonse to discuss the state allocation request that was recently submitted. Juanita Pampuch, mother of an SLC resident, expressed her gratitude for the sense of family that St. Louis Center provides.
Juanita elaborated on the visit, “As a parent, I appreciate that they took the time to listen to our story. We searched for a place that felt like a family for our daughter – and we found that family at St. Louis Center.”
Statewide Support
The Representatives toured the area of the original main building slated for renovations that will enable expanded care and services, particularly for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are aging. The Representatives’ visit provided an opportunity for them to see firsthand the impact of the Center’s mission and the potential State funding could unlock for our community.
It is deeply encouraging to have both of these representatives come together from across the aisle to support this community. St. Louis Center is grateful for the Representatives’ time and attention to the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and looks forward to enhanced collaboration with the State of Michigan.
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