Our Story
LifeQuest is a Kid-First Organization
We aren’t program-driven, we’re kid-driven. That means we’re more flexible in what and how we provide for our youth. Our staff and volunteers provide numerous services to at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system, including:
- Mentoring
- Tutoring
- Recovery Groups
- Topics Speakers
- Special Events
- Character Development
- Bible Studies
- Ready4Life
- Transitional Services
- 4:13 Journey (Community Programming)
We are LifeQuest
LifeQuest is a non-profit serving youth throughout New Mexico. We seek to offer all youth in the state of New Mexico a pathway to a brighter future and hope for life fulfilled. We offer many programs both within juvenile facilities and the community. Establishing a one-on-one mentoring relationship with each youth is our goal.
LifeQuest has been serving in our communities for well over 30 years in different forms, including:
Shalom Ministries
Prodigal Ministries
Friends for Life
LifeQuest Academy
LifeQuest USA, Inc. (2009)
Our Vision
As an extension of the body of Christ, we offer New Mexico youth a pathway to a brighter future and a hope, for now, and eternity.
The Staff and Volunteers of LifeQuest USA are committed to working with New Mexico’s youth. Our goal is to build relationships between the community and our youth that go well beyond the schools and detention centers.
LifeQuest USA, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) public charitable organization and as such your gift or a portion, thereof is tax-deductible.
All services are provided to every youth. LifeQuest USA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, in any of its activities or operations.
The Numbers in New Mexico Tell a Story
New Mexico frequently ranks last, or next to last, in education and public safety. Over 25% of children in New Mexico live in poverty.
