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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 a Great Workforce

Pioneer hires individuals who have a criminal history, as well as people who have never been justice-involved. Arturo shares his experience in working with other employees who were formerly incarcerated and breaks down 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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Building Back Hope through Service Enriched Housing

Prior to finding her way to Pioneer's Phoenix House in Spokane, Lonna had an apartment of her own, but she was being subjected to hazardous living conditions. Her home had a terrible mold issue and it was beginning to affect Lonna’...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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