Success Stories

Following are many examples of our clients and employees success stories after incarceration and/or in their recovery process. Learn about the people we serve and the varied paths they have taken to lead successful lives. Be sure to check back as we add new stories on a monthly basis. Also check out our apprentice success stories!

Second Chance Employment Provides Path to Success

Selene shared her journey with us to let other individuals with a conviction history or in recovery know that support services and employment assistance are available, but you need to want to change and work hard to achieve your goals.

In her...

Education, Drive and Support Helps to Build a Career After Incarceration

When Kim was incarcerated at the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW), she made up her mind to take advantage of any training and education opportunities that were available. “I was sentenced to 19.8 years and knew I had...

Job-Readiness Training Builds Path to Passion in Career

Jennifer was first introduced to Pioneer when she was admitted into our former Pioneer Center North residential treatment program. She said, “The staff was so dedicated and when I graduated from the program I knew that I wanted to work with...

A Second Chance Provides Life Path to Giving Back to Others

Celebrating success stories within the Pioneer community is always a source of inspiration, and Joseph Nagel's journey stands out as a testament to resilience and growth. Joseph, the director of Service Enriched Housing in the...

Charles Accepts In-Jail Treatment Ending the Revolving Door to Incarceration

It is with great pride we share the story of Charles, who received in-jail treatment, support services and housing after struggling for years with a substance use disorder and incarceration.

Charles reported that he...

Pioneer's Foundational Community Supports Housing Team Provide a Path to Stability

Our Foundational Community Supports (FCS) housing team shared a few inspiring success stories involving supportive housing...

Job-Readiness Training Program Provides Skills, Support and Builds Self-Confidence

We are happy to share a story from Pamela, a former graduate of our Roadmap to Success (RTS) job-readiness training program. The RTS program...

Second Chance Employment Builds Lives

The Spokane Residential Reentry Center (SRRC) shared a story on Darrell, a resident who immediately started the process of building back his life after his release...