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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.

Building Lives of Reentry Residents

Pioneer’s residential reentry centers serve as a bridge from incarceration to life in the community. The centers assist formerly incarcerated individuals with a successful...

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Facing Challenges and Developing Life Skills

“Mentally and physically my outlook on life is a lot brighter.”  Patrick

Pictured Left: Mary Loquvam, coordinator, York Community Farm
Pictured Right: Patrick

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A Teen’s Path to Stability

Pictured: Elizabeth Chambers, assistant director, Tamarack House -

Immigrating to a new country as a child is daunting enough—imagine then facing a host of severe emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric problems.

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Pioneer Works with Community Partners on Helping to Build Productive Lives

Rachel’s story is an example of the positive impact that treatment and counseling services can have on an individual when community partners work together.

Most of Pioneer’s housing residents are struggling with...

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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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Thanh, CNC Machinist - Pioneer Industries

Navigating Many Barriers After Prison

“When I was released from prison my probation officer dropped me off at a homeless shelter in downtown Seattle. I was left alone to find a job and housing, and rebuild my...

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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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