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!

Danny Prepares for Reentry After 17 Years of Incarceration

Danny came to the Spokane Residential Reentry Center (SRRC) in October 2016, after serving his last term of nearly 17 years of incarceration. Pioneer’s employment specialist in Spokane, Lois Bergstrom, interviewed Danny about his...

A Story of Recovery for National Drug Court Month

One of Pioneer’s Spokane employment specialist’s, Joseph Parham, recently shared a client’s success story. “I live for stories like this one because they remind me that there is always hope especially when someone is really...

The Power of Forming Healthy Relationships in Recovery

At the Pioneer Transition House (PTH), one of the goals is for the residents to create bonds with each other so they remain connected after they leave for permanent housing. Positive relationships and pro-social behavior are vital elements in a person...

Meet Nikki

For me, Pioneer Human Services is kind of like the parent I never had when I was young. My positive life lessons started here.

When you learn about my past you would probably never guess that today I am engaged to a wonderful...

Meet Sara

Kim Deuser, program manager for Pioneer's Phoneix House program recently received an email from Sara, a former resident.

“Hi Kim,

This is definitely something I want to share....

Meet Kyrrah

We were very happy to hear from a Seattle resident currently living in our transitional housing program in Seattle. He shared his story with us.

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Meet Gretta

People CAN Change

Gretta* had many run-ins with law enforcement as she was engaging in criminal activity to support her addiction. After a few years, she was finally charged and served jail time.

Her first contact with Pioneer Human...

Meet Chad

Chad’s early life in Bellingham, Washington was already in the fast lane as he started to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana around the age of seven. Unfortunately, Chad got access to the various substances through his parents. His father had addiction...

Anthony and his Pioneer Job Developer, LaShanya Topps

Meet Anthony

We met Anthony when he came to Pioneer’s Lincoln Park Work Release in Tacoma. Our case managers at Lincoln Park recommended he attend Pioneer’s Roadmap to Success training program. At the Roadmap graduation, Anthony gave a very powerful...