Pioneer Center is a private, non-profit charitable organization, providing programs for people with developmental disabilities, homeless shelter and behavioral health needs to the McHenry County community.
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Letter From Development Director |
Welcome to 2022!
I hope you and your family had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Pioneer Center for Human Services is so grateful for your support throughout 2021.
As we begin the new year, we continue to be vigilant to keep our clients and staff safe and healthy during this most difficult time.
We were blessed to be able to have so many supporters attending our fundraising events in 2021, and we look forward to event planning in 2022, including introducing several new and exciting events.
While many of you have contacted us asking to volunteer at Pioneer Center, it certainly has been difficult for us to tell you to wait due to Covid regulations, but again, we must be very careful to keep our clients and staff safe. However, we would like you to consider joining our Pioneer Women’s Network or Pioneer Men’s Alliance. These two organizations are a great support to Pioneer Center and an excellent opportunity to volunteer. Please contact me at 815-759-7144 or email me at rleggee@pioneercenter.org if you would like more information on these two amazing community groups.
Wishing you all the best in 2022!
Sincerely,
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Randy Leggee
Director of Development
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Thank You for Supporting our PADS On-site Kitchen! |
McHenry County PADS Homeless Shelter Serves Meals
In November 2021, the new McHenry County PADS Homeless Shelter commercial kitchen opened! We are grateful for the community supporters that made this important service possible. “Having meals made on-site is easier, more economical and most importantly it provides more welcoming, home-made nutritious meals for our clients,” states Kim Roush, Coordinator of PADS Guest Services. The clients continue to show their appreciation for well-rounded delicious meals that many have not experienced in a long time.
Christina Sincox, PADS Assistant to the Chef states, “Although there are many jobs in the food services industry, I decided this was the perfect opportunity to give back to the community." Sincox adds, "I see every day how the meals I help prepare are appreciated and provided to people in need of a helping hand.”
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Spotlight on...
Recently Launched Collaborative
Day Program:
Bright Program in Huntley, IL
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Pioneer Center and the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) have partnered to offer a new community-based day program in the Huntley area for adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD). With the collaborative efforts of Pioneer Center and NISRA, the program is focused on increasing community independence and providing recreational opportunities. The Bright Program is located at the Deicke Park facility on 11419 S. IL Route 47 in Huntley, IL.
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Pioneer Center is Hiring -
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March is Social Work Month! |
Social Work Month is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. Social workers effect positive change with individuals, families, groups and entire communities.
Social Workers Are Essential.
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Upcoming Events
Save the Date!
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Pioneer Center
Golf Outing
Redtail Golf Club
7900 Redtail Drive
Village of Lakewood, IL
Let's Play Golf!
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Moonlight
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Music
Bull Valley Golf Club
1311 Club Road
Woodstock, IL
Live Band and Outdoor Dining
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McHenry Moose Lodge
Motorcycle Run
Moose Lodge #691 3535 N.Richmond Rd.
Johnsburg, IL
Riding For a Cause
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Tee it high and let it fly! Join your fellow golfers for what promises to be a great golfing event with lunch and an appetizer reception. |
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Moonlight & Music
Celebrate the evening with an outdoor concert featuring Jimmy Nick and his band, "Don't Tell Mama". This one of a kind social event features a delicious variety of food, exciting raffle prizes, live energizing music and dancing.
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Motorcycle Run for Charity
Ride the open road with your friends and the community while enjoying food, entertainment, fun raffles and more throughout the afternoon.
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For more information about our events, 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
Did you know there are many generous ways
to give back to Pioneer Center?
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Charitable Life Insurance
A person can use life insurance as a charitable gifting strategy in the following ways:
- Name Pioneer Center for Human Services as a beneficiary. Your estate will get the tax deduction for the charitable gift.
- Gift the policy to Pioneer Center and name our organization as owner. You will get a tax deduction every time you make a premium payment.
- Some companies offer charitable death benefit riders, which gives a portion of the death benefit to a charity and then the insurance company will match the amount donated. Your estate will get the tax deduction.
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Start a Facebook Fundraiser
To create a Facebook Fundraiser for Pioneer Center, go to this link and follow these simple steps:
1. Select Nonprofit
2. Type Pioneer Center for Human Services
3. Fill in the fundraiser details and choose a cover photo
4. Click Create
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Please contact the Development Team, rleggee@pioneercenter.org, if you have questions about other ways to donate to Pioneer Center.
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Follow, Like and Engage
with Pioneer Center on
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Questions or Concerns about the Pioneer Center Mission Update newsletter can be directed to the editor, Debra Kulinski at dkulinsk@pioneercenter.org.
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