Bryan Bode, One of Our Very Own Nurses, Named Everyday Hero
Everyday Heroes 2018: Bryan Bode “I didn’t get here by myself. I stayed with it. I got help from teachers, parents, family members and friends.” By Lindsay Weber [email protected] Feb. 26,…
Expanded Child & Family Therapy Services Opens in Woodstock
Pioneer Center provides a wealth of benefits to the McHenry community and the surrounding area. In addition to helping people experiencing homelessness and providing services for individuals with a developmental…
Drop-In Services Provide Respite for Caregivers
While being a caregiver for a developmentally disabled person is rewarding, it’s a role that may only provide short breaks, if any at all. Sometimes caregivers need time to themselves…
Our “Me Program” Is Famous — watch our new video!
The Me Program, a part of our developmental disability services, was the focus of a recently created video that takes a quick glimpse into what goes on in this unique…
Two New Events to Benefit Pioneer Center
We are excited to be hosting two brand new events in the coming months… On March 3, we will be having a fun-filled Get Your Game On…BINGO Night at Galati’s Hideaway…
Notes from the Inside – Feb 2018
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…
April and May Dates for “Drop-In” Respite
***Pre-Registration is Required*** Our CARE Program offers parents and/or caregivers the opportunity to bring their child or adult to a five-hour program full of activities based on their loved one’s…
AMC Movie Theatres Offer Sensory-Friendly Options
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where they turn the lights up and turn the sound down, so you can get up,…
Special Olympics Team Goes Gold!
Pioneer Center’s Special Olympics team earned GOLD at their basketball tournament! As always, the clients, staff and coaches had a blast! Even happy tears were shed from the excitement of…
January’s Community Inclusion Efforts
The start of the new year was a powerful beginning of community time for our clients, indeed! Clients enjoyed many hours in the county serving by volunteering, participating in Special…
