Pioneer Center is a private, non-profit 501c(3) charitable organization, providing services for people with Developmental Disabilities, experiencing Homelessness and Behavioral Health needs in the McHenry County community.
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Unique Day Program
Launching in Huntley, IL
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Pioneer Center and the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) are partnering to provide a brand new, recreation based, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) adult day program to the community. The Bright Program, focused on increasing community independence, will be launching in November and is located at the Deicke Park facility on 11419 S IL Route 47 in Huntley, IL.
“We are excited to introduce this amazing and much needed IDD Day Program to the community,” states Pioneer Center’s Community Day Program Manager Renee Stoklosa. The Bright Program provides personal development through case management, community connections and healthy relationships.
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“This collaboration with NISRA allows our clients access to opportunities and activities offered by both organizations at one location,” Stoklosa adds.
If you are interested in learning more about the Bright Program, please contact Pioneer Center admissions at (815) 759-7160 or email: ddadmissions@pioneercenter.org .
Anyone looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community and work at this unique recreation day program, please apply for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) job listed at: www.pioneercenter.org/careers.
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PADS Homeless Shelter
Kitchen Nears Completion
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The new PADS Emergency Homeless Shelter in McHenry, IL, fully opened a year ago expanding from a 34 bed shelter to 70 beds and includes bathrooms, showers, a lounge/dining area, laundry, mailboxes and offices. The new commercial kitchen, designed to support food preparation, delivery and storage nears completion. Plans are to be ready to serve meals to clients by Thanksgiving. Future plans include a food service training program that will help the clients develop skills, confidence and secure employment.
The McHenry County PADS Homeless Shelter is grateful and thankful for your continued support. If you are interested in donating to our shelter, please visit our website: www.pioneercenter.org/donate. Donations can aslo be mailed to Pioneer Center at 4031 West Dayton St in McHenry, IL 60050.
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Behavioral Health Group Homes: Providing Mental Health Treatment and Caring Staff
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“The goal of our Behavioral Health Residential Program is to help individuals live independent and productive lives, while receiving the support they need to achieve mental wellness, “ explains Erin Brumfield Grima, Director of Behavioral Health. Pioneer Center provides two options, a supportive living and supervised living environments. |
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Our group homes have a home-like atmosphere where adults live together in one home in the community with up to seven others, under the supervision of our caring staff. Staff support recovery and resiliency goals of the clients related to mental health diagnosis and life functioning.
Currently, Pioneer Center has five behavioral health group homes in McHenry County. For more information on our group homes please visit our website. For more information on our programs and services, contact our Behavioral Health team at (815) 759-7073.
If you are interested in making a donation towards our group homes or other greatly needed programs in Behavioral Health contact Randy Leggee at (815) 759-7144 or email: rleggee@pioneercenter.org. Donations can also be mailed to Pioneer Center at 4031 West Dayton St in McHenry, IL 60050 or you can make a donation online at: www.pioneercenter.org/donate
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For more information on Empty Bowls, please contact our Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator, Lynnette Kaszuba at (847) 899-6889 or email her at LKaszuba@pioneercenter.org.
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Rob Johnson: Featured Speaker at Holiday Fundraiser |
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Pioneer Center for Human Services is excited to announce Holiday Inspiration Luncheon (formerly named Holiday Book Review) speaker Rob Johnson, leading advocate for people with developmental disabilities. Rob is an Emmy Award winning and former WGN Ch 7 and WBBM Ch 2 news anchor/reporter, creator of his own communications company– RJ47 and co-host of a podcast on WLS-AM.
Join this very special luncheon fundraiser on Friday, December 3 at D'Andrea Banquets in Crystal Lake, IL. Event tickets are $50 each and will include a plated luncheon and an opportunity to win amazing grand raffle prizes, a wide variety of fun gift basket raffles and extraordinary silent auction items to usher in the holiday season. Invitations are being mailed soon, for more detailed information, please contact our Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator, Susan George at (815) 759-7130 or email her at sgeorge@pioneercenter.org .
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Other Ways to Donate to Pioneer Center
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Use QCDs to manage your required minimum distributions from an IRA.
A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows individuals who are 70½ years old or older to donate up to $100,000 to one or more charities directly from a taxable IRA instead of taking their required minimum distributions. What this means is you avoid paying the tax first and then make the charitable contribution.
Donor advised funds make charitable gifting easier
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a philanthropic giving vehicle like a charitable savings account. It provides an immediate tax benefit to you and allows you to easily support Pioneer Center and other charities of your choice over time. Generally, you can invest cash and appreciated securities, as well as other assets that a charity may not be able to accept as a direct gift.
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Celebrating the Life of HB |
On October 6 , 2021 Harold James Brewer (HB) a wonderful and caring man passed away. The Pioneer Center team was introduced to HB when we partnered with the Chapel of McHenry to build the new PADS Homeless Shelter. HB was instrumental in the construction and completion of the shelter. His passion to serve, huge smile and care for others fueled our mission to serve. HB was a man of faith and lived his life serving the community. The Pioneer Center team misses our friend, but know that he will always be with us. We send our prayers to HB, his family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 2 pm, at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL 60010. |
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Questions about the Pioneer Center Mission Update newsletter can be directed to the editor, Debra Kulinski at dkulinsk@pioneercenter.org.
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