Program areas at Pioneer Resources
Residential living (group homes and rental income): group and independent homes providing intensive supports and/or accessible housing. A total of 49 individuals were supported this year, primarily between the ages of 46-65 and in need of ambulation assistance and have a primary diagnosis of developmental disability.
Youth services (specialty services): providing early intensive behavior intervention and other applied behavior analysis services to individuals in muskegon. Working with individuals and their families in communication, social, safety, and other skills based on individualized plans. This year 20 youths aged 2 to 17 years old were provided services at centers, at home, and in the community.
Programs (vocational training): assists with the needs and goals to help individuals become and remain independent. Vocational programming is also available. Working with families, outside providers, and employers to provide a continuous transition to employment and ongoing skill development toward independence, including: job placement, job coaching, resume development, soft and social skill development, and job shadowing. In fy 2023 269 individuals were served these various programs in muskegon and ottawa county.
Transportation: through partnerships with contracted agencies, Pioneer Resources offers transportation services for persons with mobility impairments, developmental disabilities, seniors, and others facing transportation barriers. Services are provided along the lakeshore in western Michigan (ottawa and muskegon counties). 105,881 individual rides covering 664,702 miles were provided in fy 2023. Recreational programs (larc and senior): the leisure and recreation club (larc) is a club for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their friends, families, and community volunteers. The common purpose for all members is the creation of community-based leisure and recreation opportunities. Recreational senior services, with a focus on socialization and exploring sites in muskegon county, are provided by funding through the muskegon county senior millage. This year 84 individuals participated in larc events and 971 individuals attended senior programs. Pioneer trails: a 40+ acre camp ground designed to provide various camp programs both for Pioneer Resources and other organizations. It is designed to be barrier free with paved trails and gentle slopes making the woods, waterfront, and buildings accessible for people of all abilities. In 2023, 1,264 people were able to attend events at Pioneer trails.