This week’s dangerously cold temperatures offer an important educational opportunity regarding a human services gap in McHenry County that, with support from the community, easily can be filled. While none of us enjoyed the bitter cold temperatures in the negative … Continued
Author Archives: Lori Lattanzio
Pioneer Center CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENTS for January 30-31
Wednesday, January 30 All Pioneer Center Programs and Facilities will be CLOSED *McHenry County PADS and all residential services will operate as normal* Thursday, January 31 All Developmental Disability Day Programs will be CLOSED *Other programs, facilities, McHenry … Continued
Helping the Homeless with Emergency Shelters
For 30 years, McHenry County PADS along with the generous assistance from church partner sites and volunteers has been able to provide year-long emergency shelter for those experiencing homelessness throughout McHenry County. With the ability to sleep up to 34 people each … Continued
Northwest Herald Editorial | Our view: Pioneer Center’s 24/7 shelter plan big for McHenry County
Posted by Northwest Herald 1:46am McHenry County is in need of enhanced homeless services, and Pioneer Center for Human Services has taken the lead on creating that space in the form of a 70-bed, 24/7 facility in a 10,000-square-foot space … Continued
Public meetings proposed for Pioneer Center expansion
McHenry, IL… In an effort to provide information to the residents and businesses of the McHenry area, State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry), the City of McHenry and Pioneer Center invite the public to attend one of two open meetings January … Continued
