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We are continuing to work on renovating our Intellectual & Developental Disabilities (IDD) Dayton Campus Central location. We have already completed updating the client lounge, installing new windows/floors, adding a printer room for the nursing office and building a new vestibule for the entry area.
Our focus is now on completing the entry and waiting area, office space, the Sensory Garden and additional furnishings for the client lounge.
This project is not just about updating the building: it is about creating a space where our clients can thrive, and lives can be transformed. Stay tuned for more pictures once the construction is complete.
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If you would like to make a gift towards this project, please donate on our website or contact Jody Beckford at (815) 759-7144. | |
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Happy Birthday!
Clients with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and staff at our Marengo Group Home celebrated, Joanne's 80th and Cheri's 68th birthday. They decorated the house with birthday decorations, made a homemade birthday cake. played games and enjoyed karaoke to their favorite 80's music.
Although individuals with disabilities have a higher risk of developing chronic health conditions, recent studies are showing many people with disabilities, living in a community setting, are living a much longer lifespan.
Pioneer Center is always looking for new ways to expand and provide services to a growing number of people in the community with IDD who are aging and will need more services and supports to maintain their health.
If you would like more information about our group homes or other programs, please email: ddadmissions@pioneercenter.org.
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(Left to Right) Joanne celebrating her 80th birthday and Cheri celebrating her 68th birthday at their group home in Marengo, IL . | |
Behavioral Health Creates Inviting Rooms for Clients
Therapist and Case Managers have created specially designed sensory rooms and a group room at the Child & Family Therapy Center in Woodstock, IL.
The Group Room is a dedicated space to facilitate group therapy sessions and collaborative activities. The room has been arranged to create an inviting and inclusive atmosphere, featuring comfortable seating arranged in a semi-circle to encourage open communication and interaction among clients.
We designed sensory rooms aimed at providing a calming and stimulating environment for our clients to utilize during their sessions. The rooms utilize various sensory tools and equipment including: weighted blankets, weighted stuffed animals, soft lighting, a sensory wall, sound machines, a body sock, zones of regulation, and posters of yoga postures to help our clients regulate their sensory input. This space allows for therapeutic interventions that promotes relaxation, focus, and emotional well-being.
If you would like more information on our programs and services, please reach out to Pioneer Center’s Behavioral Health referral line at 815-759-7073.
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Thanks to All on a Successful Charity Golf Outing
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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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Upcoming Events
Save the Date!
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Be a Part of the MAGIC of the Holiday Inspiration Luncheon Tradition
Mark your calendar for this year’s awe-inspiring 18th Annual Charity Holiday Inspiration Luncheon (HIL) on Friday, December 13th from 11 am 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn located in Crystal Lake, IL. Watch your emails and the Pioneer website Events page in September for more information.
Event Sponsorships - Reach over 10,000!
Sponsorship of HIL provides a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to the community. Make a lasting impression with our dynamic Sponsorship packages. There is a perfect fit for every budget. READ MORE
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Shop & Share Fall Fundraiser
Make a splash this fall with mums, outdoor and indoor décor, trees, bulbs, fall plants and more. Countryside Flower Shop Nursery & Garden Center in Crystal Lake, IL (5301 E Terra Cotta Ave.) is generously donating 18% of all sales on Saturday, September 14, from 9 am to 6 pm. Stay tuned for more information via email and on our website.
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Call for Volunteers
Join us and make a difference!
Upcoming volunteer opportunities:
- August & September: Help spread the word about our Holiday Inspiration Luncheon by distributing in-kind donation flyers to local businesses and organizations to advertise for raffle items.
- Sept. 13, 14, or 15: Assist at the Tootsie Roll Drive, choice of various locations in McHenry, Crystal Lake, Woodstock and Huntley.
- October & November: Join our Elf Workshop to assist in assembling holiday gift baskets. Groups welcome. No experience needed - just bring your holiday spirit!
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If you would like to sign up for our volunteer opportunities or have questions about our events, please contact Sue George at sgeorge@pioneercenter.org (815) 404- 0559. | | | | |
