Buy Holiday Inspiration Luncheon Tickets Donate to Pioneer Center Donate to New Homeless Shelter McHenry County PADS In 1988, people from the McHenry County faith community became concerned about homeless people they had observed living in cars, under bridges, viaducts and in wooded areas in the county during the cold winter months. These congregations agreed to open their doors at 7:00 pm to provide individuals with dinner, a warm place to sleep and breakfast; sending them on their way by 7:00 am. Blankets, sheets, mattresses, supplies for cooking and providing meals, volunteers and staff all provided by the church. In order to secure its sustainability, 12 years ago McHenry County PADS merged with Pioneer Center for Human Services, McHenry County’s provider of the broadest range of human services. The merger of these two organizations was the very first of its kind in McHenry County. The Day Center is the first and only year-round, daytime facility in McHenry County for all sub-populations of individuals experiencing homelessness. Pioneer Center has since transformed homeless services in our community from partnering with local church sites for shelter to other services for collaboration to best serve each individual that walks through our shelter. The priority of well-being, safety and security for each individual is held to a high standard on how we operate our services. McHenry County PADS offers emergency shelter coupled with support services in order to help individuals experiencing homelessness work toward becoming self-sufficient. These support services enable individuals to receive crisis intervention, case management, linkage to community resources and life skills training, as well as day-to-day services including access to showers, laundry facilities, transportation, computers and an address at which to receive mail. Lack of reliable transportation is often a barrier to people working their way out of homelessness. McHenry County PADS provides transportation assistance to those receiving PADS Services offering rides to the Day Center, emergency shelter sites, job interviews, social service agencies, medical appointments and more. Transportation schedules are provided after intake. All individuals must go through an intake process before receiving services as well as being a McHenry County resident. The pre-intake process includes admission screening to ensure the safety of all individuals being served. Why Should I Donate? What Is Your In-Kind Donation Policy? What Is On The PADS Donation Wish List? More Services Behavioral Health Services Developmental Disability Services Homeless Services About Homeless Services McHenry County PADS PADS By The Numbers Last year, PADS served over 220 men, women and children… 145 out of 220 left McHenry County PADS to a more positive outcome (66% of those being served) 7,903 nights of shelter were provided to 151 people including 11 families and 26 children in the Emergency Sleeping Rooms 10,143 client rides were provided for linkage and resources into the community totaling 35,964 miles Looking For More Info? If you want more information on McHenry County PADS please fill out the form below and we will respond quickly! Your Name Your Email Your Phone Comments CAPTCHA McHenry County PADS Moved To McHenry IL At 1805 South IL Rt 31 For ways to donate and help us in our transition, please click the button. Donate Today! Pioneer Center Home About Us Events News & Blog Careers Support Pioneer Center Contact Behavioral Health Services About Behavioral Health Services Child & Family Therapy Center Intensive Home Therapy Therapeutic Mentoring Runaway & Homeless Youth (RHY) Prevention Teenage Mother’s Initiative (TAMI) Developmental Disability Services About Developmental Disability Services Residential Services Day Services Community Based Services Employment Services Able by Pioneer Center Recreational Services & Special Olympics Homeless Services About Homeless Services McHenry County PADS Behavioral Health Residential Program If you experience issues with the website, please contact Debra Kulinski at DKulinski@pioneercenter.org or (815) 759-7129. Ⓒ Pioneer Center 2020. All rights reserved. • Terms of Use • Login Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube