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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!

Natalie Builds Up Her Life By Giving Back

“I am so proud of Natalie and the recovery efforts she has made since she entered Pioneer’s Tacoma housing program. It has been really rewarding watching her engage in both her recovery program and the community,” said...

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Father and Son Reunite at Pioneer Housing

“Sometimes working with individuals who are struggling with substance abuse issues, and trying to pull their life together after incarceration, can be a real uphill challenge. Gary pushed himself to conquer that hill as he wanted to unite...

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Pioneer's City Gate Apartments Provides a Stepping Stone for Jason

We were asked recently, “How did a man who served time in jail, and struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues, become a civic-minded college graduate that is now an employee at a major corporation working his way up to his...

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Youth Turns Life Around - with a Little Help

Pioneer’s devoted staff in our Youth and Young Adult residential programs consists of men and women that work around the clock to help young residents safely transition back into the community and rejoin their peers in school so they can lead healthy...

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Treatment and Community Involvement Aid in Recovery Journey

Catherine was broken. She experienced a violent home life and had been diagnosed with mental health issues. In addition, she struggled with a substance use disorder and had to face having a criminal record. When she was unable to maintain stable...

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From Homeless to Homebuyer

Towards the end of Jeff's eight-year incarceration, he made a commitment to himself. Jeff would not be returning to prison, and he would not be homeless ever again.

Having met with counselors while incarcerated, Jeff was well aware of the...

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Given a Second Chance with Drug Court

“If anyone takes anything away from this, I would hope that it would be that you should never give up on yourself! With hard work and persistence, you too, can achieve any goals you put your mind to; so just be patient, your time will come....

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Choosing a New Path in Life

Derek spent many years battling a substance use disorder and each year his substance abuse and arrests seemed to be taking him down a little lower. After a string of convictions that centered around supporting his heroin addiction, he was sent to...

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Leaving Behind a Life of Substance Abuse

“Alex is really a phenomenal person and we are all so proud of his eagerness to leave behind a life of substance abuse, and capitalize on his talents and future ambitions.” Pioneer case managers

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Rebuilding My Life in Recovery

I came to Pioneer quite broken and they gave me that shred of hope I desperately needed. I received housing, counseling and job training to make positive changes in my life.

At 13 years old I started sneaking my parents and...

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