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My mind quickly changed because I saw how much the Roadmap workshop could actually help me and what the classes could offer me.”  Robert

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Robert was born and raised in Rural Medical Lake, WA, on a farm with two younger sisters. Although this was a peaceful setting for someone to grow up in,...

September is Recovery Month and we are proud to share the successful journey of one of our employees who graduated from Drug Court and is now serving others struggling with their substance abuse.

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When I graduated from Drug Court in Spokane I knew I wanted to become a chemical dependency professional...

Robert told Pioneer staff that he had been “living-off the land” in Montana for three years before moving back to Spokane and ending up homeless on the streets. He eventually did find housing but he was evicted in his last lease due to his landlord selling the building. Previously, Robert had lived independently for over 20 years but now his past convictions and jail time were serving as a barrier...

Recently, our team of residential reentry professionals traveled to Minneapolis to attend the formal American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation hearing for Pioneer Fellowship House. Staff members celebrated the program officially being awarded the ACA accreditation. The panel members reiterated that the report from the auditors highlighted sound operations, an atmosphere conducive to successful...

How many people do you know that have successfully pursued a bachelor’s and master’s degree while struggling with being homeless and working several jobs? Meet Al.

Al’s grandma knew he had something special inside of him and needed more in life then what a small town in Georgia could offer. She saw his drive and budding curiosity growing daily. Al had been living with his...

A little over a year ago, Rick's* life was turned upside down when he was reported to the police and to Child Protective Services for drug use in the home he shared with his partner and two children. The house was raided, and the children were taken into protective custody. 

Rick felt a little comfort when he learned that the children were safe and placed in his parent’s care...

Pioneer's Phoenix House in Spokane, provides affordable housing for adults working towards mental health recovery (adults with children allowed). The program offers housing for up to six months, giving individuals ample time to look for permanent housing. 

In celebration of the 4th of July, staff created a "What does independence mean to you?" contest and one of the resident's shared her...

Premera & Providence Health Award Pioneer Human Services with Grants to Serve Homeless, Justice-Involved Individuals in Spokane

 

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Pioneer is developing a seven-story apartment building with 90 units on Capitol Hill in Seattle. The development will replace Pioneer's existing Smith House and the adjacent parking lot on Belmont Avenue. The project will provide the opportunity for permanent supportive housing to formerly incarcerated and homeless residents.

The new high-quality apartments will serve a mix of very low, low and...

On June 2, 2018, Pioneer Human Services staff opened the doors to the new 44-bed Snohomish County Diversion Center in Everett, Washington. The center provides short-term placement and shelter to homeless adults with a substance use disorder and other behavioral health issues, diverting them away from incarceration and toward...

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