The Chapel in McHenry to open doors for 24/7 PADs site Pioneer Center, the city of McHenry and a McHenry church are coordinating efforts to expand services for the county’s homeless population. The McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to consider a plan for a 24/7 emergency shelter and service center at The Chapel’s…
Pioneer Center for Human Services was recognized as a 30 Year Crystal Lake Chamber Member. This organization engages people of all abilities through innovative, effective, compassionate services.Pictured are: Chamber Ambassador Tad Walters; Frank Samuel- Co-CEO; Sam Tenuto- Co-CEO; Erin Bumfield Grima- Directed of Behavioral Health; DJ Newport- Director of Developmental Disabilities; Crystal Lake Chamber president…
Businesses looking for reliable, committed and hardworking employees in McHenry County have turned to Pioneer Center for years. First hand, these businesses have experienced the positive benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities that studies have shown. An important partnership between Pioneer and area businesses has resulted in numerous successful hires and a stronger community.…
Pioneer Center for Human Services was excited to accept a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of McHenry County, August 30, 2018. This award will assist us in completing the renovation and furnishing of our Child and Family Therapy Center and will allow us to launch a train-the-trainer model for Trauma Informed Care for our…
Letter: Homeless services in McHenry County Northwest Herald June 28, 2018 To the Editor: I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our neighbors throughout McHenry County for their ongoing support of Pioneer Center’s homeless services through our McHenry County PADS program. PADS is the county’s only day center and…
Take a look at what’s been going on and what’s coming up soon in our day programs including the Autism Program, Bridges, DT, DT2 and Soar. This collection of updates comes from Kelly Zimmerman our Day Program Coordinator. Autism Program In April, Alex Z. celebrated his birthday at Steak N’ Shake with friends and staff…
The Queen Anne Group Home currently has eight clients residing at it. They go about their daily lives trying to find new and fun ways to tackle and escape the mundane. On a regular weeknight, everyone gets home and enjoys each other’s company, watching television, socializing, and playing cards. Most Wednesday nights we head out…
We’ve come a long way when it comes to educational rights for all individuals. The two videos below say it all—an acceptance letter to college and John Franklin Stephen’s speech about how we think about people with down syndrome. You can’t help but be inspired by them both! Boy With Down Syndrome Gets College Acceptance…
Center’s future will continue to be built on delivering excellent care and community inclusive services that best help people achieve their goals and dreams. Pioneer Center understands the importance of listening to the needs presented by our community, those we serve and our families. Delivering high-quality services that match these needs is a top priority…
Respite care is nothing complicated—it’s simply relief from caregiving duties when you’re looking after a loved one who requires frequent, monitored care. Pioneer Center’s Respite Program offers the parents or caregivers of an individual with a developmental disability, cerebral palsy and/or epilepsy a reprieve from caring for their loved one. There are two types of…
