Pioneer Center Events Postponed
Due to Covid-19 and the ongoing shelter-in-place order, all pioneer events are temporarily suspended. If you need more information about what programs are active or need to talk to Pioneer…
Pioneer Center helps homeless community through art
By Christine Such In Illinois, there are 10,798 people homeless on a given night; 8.4 homeless per 10,000 people in the general population. Half of the homeless population is outside…
Annual Empty Bowls Art Auction to benefit homelessness
Pioneer Center for Human Services is hosting its second annual Empty Bowls Art Auction to benefit homelessness from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Smith’s Central Garage in…
Agencies prepare for annual homeless count January 23, 2019
McHenry County homeless service providers will complete an annual Point-In-Time (PIT) count Wednesday, Jan. 23 to help track the number and types of homeless residents in the county. The…
A doorway is the first step into an entirely new world…
From an early age Lisa has always been passionate about life. Her life experiences and education helped her set goals and dreams. After graduating from Grant Community High School in…
A gift of shelter.
McHenry County PADS continues to provide the only year-round emergency day and overnight shelter open to anyone experiencing homelessness in McHenry County. The individuals being served are important and their…
Step Out of the “Holi-daze” at Pioneer Center’s Holiday Luncheon
Pioneer Center for Human Services is decking the halls in anticipation of its 13th Annual Holiday Book Review. The event will take place at D’Andrea Banquets in Crystal Lake…
Adopt-A-Bed This Holiday Season
McHenry County PADS, a division of Pioneer Center for Human Services provides the only year-round emergency day and overnight shelter in the county open to anyone experiencing homelessness. Through these…
Partnership between Pioneer Center and the Chapel Approved by McHenry City Council for homeless shelter.
The McHenry City Council has voted to allow Pioneer Center and The Chapel to move forward with plans for a full-time fixed-site homeless shelter. The shelter would be at 1809…
Bingo Night to Support Children’s Autism Group Home
Pioneer Center for Human Services in partnership with Galati’s Hideaway in Cary will host the first ever “Bingo and BOOs!” on Saturday, October 20th from 5:00 to 8:00pm. “We are…
