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Pioneer Center Featured on “K-LOVE’s Closer Look” Radio Program

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Pioneer Center Featured on “K-LOVE’s Closer Look” Radio Program

March 31, 2026

Pioneer Center was recently featured on K-LOVE’s Closer Look. In this interview, CEO Frank Samuel is joined by Jason Clark, Sr. Program Director/Officer of Developmental Disabilities, and Carrie Freund, Director of Homeless Services. Together, they share how Pioneer Center provides Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health, and Homeless programs and services. They explain how these services work […]

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Top Workplace Award

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Top Workplace Award

March 16, 2026

Pioneer Center for Human Services is proud to be recognized in Shaw Media’s Top Workplaces in McHenry County. We earned top recognition as a Large Employer, Workplace for Seniors, Professional Service organization, and Workplace for Veterans. We were also named one of the top Non-Profit Organizations, Workplace for People with Special Needs, and a Company […]

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Pioneer Center Featured on “Around Town” Radio Program

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Pioneer Center Featured on “Around Town” Radio Program

February 02, 2026

            Pioneer Center for Human Services was recently featured on Around Town, a local radio program on Huntley Community Radio hosted by Ron Giordano. The conversation highlighted Pioneer Center’s mission and the scope of services we provide across McHenry County, with leadership from multiple program areas joining the discussion. Representing […]

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Welcome New Board Member Cassidy Richardson

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Welcome New Board Member Cassidy Richardson

September 12, 2025

Pioneer Center is proud to announce the appointment of Cassidy Richardson to our Board of Directors. Cassidy currently serves as the Human Resources Manager at Scotsman Ice in Vernon Hills, IL, and brings with her over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Her expertise in employee relations and organizational development will be a tremendous asset to our […]

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2024 Annual Report Now Available

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2024 Annual Report Now Available

June 12, 2025

Pioneer Center 2024 Annual Report (PDF)

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A Message to the Community from Our CEO

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A Message to the Community from Our CEO

June 04, 2025

Preparing for Challenging Times Non-profit organizations are facing uncertain times. We continue to hear about potential cuts in government funding, most specifically cuts in Medicaid. These are resources Pioneer Center relies on for programs and services to meet the needs of our three pillars of care for our community: Developmental Disabilities, the Homeless, and Behavioral […]

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Welcome New Board Member Douglas P. Martin

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Welcome New Board Member Douglas P. Martin

April 17, 2025

Pioneer Center announces the appointment of new Board Member Douglas (Doug) P. Martin, Director of Economic Development with the City of McHenry. With over 27 years of experience in local government, Doug provides our Board of Directors with in-depth knowledge of the public sector and many years of connections throughout our county. Doug explains, “I […]

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Welcome New Board Member Chris Hillman

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Welcome New Board Member Chris Hillman

April 02, 2025

Pioneer Center announces the appointment of new Board Member Chris Hillman. Chris is the President of SPI of Chicago, Inc., a nationally ranked Executive Search firm based in Crystal Lake, IL. Chris brings 26 years of Business Development and Human Resource Consulting experience to our Board of Directors. “I believe contribution is a big part […]

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Welcome New Board Member John Green!

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Welcome New Board Member John Green!

March 13, 2025

Pioneer Center announces the appointment of new Board Member, John Green. He is a Cary resident, and a Crystal Lake based real estate developer with 38 years of experience. “Pioneer Center does great things for people in our communities who need assistance. I believe I can offer valuable guidance to the organization by serving on […]

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2023 Annual Report Now Available

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2023 Annual Report Now Available

October 18, 2024

The Pioneer Center 2023 Annual Report is now available: Pioneer Center 2023 Annual Report (PDF) Pioneer Center 2022 Annual Report (PDF) Pioneer Center 2021 Annual Report (PDF) Pioneer Center 2020 Annual Report (PDF)                                              […]

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