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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

SAVE THE DATE!

20th Anniversary Charity Holiday Inspiration Luncheon –

Friday, December 11, 2026

We are proud to announce our 20th Anniversary Charity Holiday Inspiration Luncheon on December 11th (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at the Holiday Inn Elara Ballroom in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This special milestone event will bring our community together for an uplifting day of reflection, celebration, and inspiration as we honor two decades of impact and look ahead to the future of our mission. Save the date and plan to join us for this meaningful holiday gathering.  If you are interested in volunteering to prepare for the event, contact our Event and Volunteer Coordinator Sue George. We will share more details about this amazing event this summer!

 

Past Events

4th Annual Charity Golf Classic

On August 3, 2026, Pioneer Center hosted our 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic at McHenry Golf Club. It was a great day filled with golf, camaraderie, and community support.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, sponsored the event, donated, and helped make this year’s outing a success. Your support helps Pioneer Center continue providing vital programs and services throughout McHenry County.

Thank you for supporting Pioneer Center and helping us make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

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.

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