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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.

Accepting the Opportunity to Change Your Life

"Pioneer opened the door for me to build a life. Employment is key to a successful reentry after being incarcerated. They gave me the opportunity to prove myself in a job, build a work history, live in my own affordable apartment to save...

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The Importance of Employment and Support After Incarceration

Read Lana's story of how she worked hard to turn her life around.

Today, Lana is our kitchen manager at Pioneer Food Services in Tacoma and manages the on-site cooking staff for Harrison House, a senior housing facility...

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Sara Builds Her Life and Family Relations Back - the Case for Diversion Services Instead of Incarceration

"When Sara came to visit me this March, I was overjoyed to see how well she was doing.  I cried when Sara shared that she has repaired her relationships with her father and daughter, neither of whom would speak with Sara when she was...

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Preparing for Employment and Life After Prison

“I feel more positive about myself and now will take what I learned in the financial literacy training, and cover letter/resume course, to prepare for an interview, employment and life outside.” Spokane Residential Reentry...

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Intensive Outpatient Program Helps Morgan from Becoming a Statistic

Pioneer operates the Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program in the Geiger Corrections Center in Spokane. The program is available to post-conviction individuals (have been sentenced) who are currently incarcerated at Geiger Correction...

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Youth Unites with Father after Changing Severe Behavior

The Snohomish Youth Residential Homes that Pioneer operates are comprised of three residential homes that serve boys between the ages of 13 to 18 years-old who are struggling with severe emotional, behavioral and/or psychiatric problems. Our...

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Donor Funds and Staff Support Assists Samantha in Reaching Goals

Pioneer Human Services operates the Roadmap to Success (RTS) job-readiness training programs and multiple workshops across the state of Washington...

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Guidance and Support Builds Successful Transition After Incarceration

Pioneer Human Services’ staff is committed to the success of each client served. It is very rewarding for our employees to hear back from a former client expressing his/her gratitude for the help and guidance received in a program. 

Terry...

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Community Partners Work Together to Secure Treatment Before the Holidays
Over the holidays, anxiety and stress often rises, especially for those that are struggling with substance use disorders and are homeless. Pioneer operates the Skagit Community Detox Center in Burlington, Washington, and the program...
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Permanent Housing, Supportive Services and Donations Assist Resident in Building a Successful Life

Ryan has been a resident of Pioneer Human Services’ housing since 2017, starting out in our transitional housing at the Bruksos House on Capitol Hill in Seattle. The Seattle Resource Center was located in the Bruksos then, and Ryan visited with...

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