Pioneer Center Events

Join us for an event while enriching the lives of others.

We invite you to join us for any – or all – of our events throughout the year. By doing so, you’ll be supporting our mission of helping people live dignified lives of well-being, independence and inclusion – and have a great time in the process!

Current Events

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Past Events

The 19th Annual Charity Holiday Inspiration Luncheon was held on Friday, December 12 at the Holiday Inn located on 800 IL Rt. 31, in Crystal Lake, IL

What a wonderful Holiday Inspiration Luncheon we had with unforgettable and comedic Entertainers, Curtis Needs a Ride, from Austin, TX. We would like to share a special thank you to all the incredible sponsors for helping us raise over $75,000! Their partnership means the world to our clients and the impact it will have on our Behavioral Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and PADS Homeless Shelter services and programs. Thank you for your generosity.

Questions about sponsoring or volunteering in 2026: contact Sue George at (815) 759-7130 for details.

Bourbon Extravaganza- February 22, 2025 at Redtail Golf Club in Lakewood, IL

The McHenry County Men’s Alliance hosted an amazing Bourbon Tasting featuring 12+ Distilleries at Redtail Golf Club in Lakewood, IL. Guests enjoyed Bourbons from – HENRY, STAUNING, BARSTOWN, GREEN RIVER, CHATTANOOGO, SPIRIT WATER, BHAKTA, BEAUTIFUL AND THE DAMNED AND JOURNEYMAN. Proceeds from the event benefited the following McHenry County non-profits: Pioneer Center for Human Services, Crystal Lake Food Pantry and Herzog’s Heroes, Inc.

3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing – June 21, 2024

What an incredible day it was on the green at our 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing. Because of your generosity and spirit, we raised nearly $50,000 – a testament to the power of our community and the shared passion to make a difference. Huge THANKS to all who attended, our generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers.