The Mission of Pioneer Human Services, formerly Second Chance, is to improve the lives of people on the margins of society through an integrated array of services, including housing, employment/training, treatment, counseling and corrections.

Description:
We are revolutionizing the way services are provided to people at risk. We create solutions to problems for people living at the margins of society. We manage and develop self-supporting enterprised and programs that provide environments for human growth and generate the resources that we need. Our enterprises and programs model the integration of jobs, housing, training, and support services essential for human development and productive community building. Our efforts recognize all participants as associates.

History:
Since 1963 Pioneer has offered the "Chance for Change" to more than 100,000 people at the margins of society. Nationally, recognized by the White House as a "Point of Light," Pioneer's success stories have been reported in Newsweek, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. In 2002 the Municipal League of King County named Pioneer as the "Organization of the Year" and Fast Company magazine named Pioneer as one of our country's top 25 Social Capitalist for 2006.

Contact people:

Mary Shivvers, Program Manager, (425) 670-2668, (email) Christie de Langen, Case Manager, (425) 670-2668, (email) Suzanne Rubenstein, Program Director, (425) 670-2668, (email)

Address:

20511 28th Ave. W. Lynnwood, WA 98036 (See a map)

Directions:

Take I-5 north and exit off the Alderwood/196th exit. Take the left side exit which will exit you off to 196th St. Cross over the highway over I-5. Then go to the Aldrwood Parkway light and take a right.. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 28th ave, 2 minute walk