LifeRoots NM

04/08/2026

Invitation to Serve: Join the LifeROOTS Board
LifeROOTS is growing, and we are inviting mission-driven individuals to consider serving on our Board of Directors. Board members help guide our vision, support our mission, and strengthen the foundation of care we provide to individuals and families.
If you—or someone you know—has a heart for community, leadership, and meaningful impact, we would love to start a conversation. Thank you for helping LifeROOTS continue to grow strong roots for lasting change.
Ideal candidates will have:
• Understanding / experience with local, state, and federal government
• Personal experience with individuals with disabilities
• Work in legal or financial
• High level of non-profit management experience

04/01/2026

Introduction to our new Finance Director:

My name is Pooya Khazdoozi and I recently joined LifeROOTS as their Finance Director. I have more than 16 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and organizational leadership. I hold a master’s degree in accounting and have worked in both corporate and consulting roles throughout my career. Outside of work, I enjoy chess, outdoor activities, skiing, hiking, and spending time exploring nature. I’m excited to be a part of the LifeROOTS team and look forward to supporting the organization’s mission.

03/31/2026

03/27/2026

Whether you need some spring cleaning done or long term cleaning solutions, give us a call. We do offer floor services as well.

03/18/2026

🌱 Spring Into Giving with LifeROOTS 🌸
Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings—and it’s the perfect time to make a meaningful difference.
At LifeROOTS, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a full, connected, and independent life. Every day, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building skills, finding community, and pursuing their goals.
This spring, you can help new possibilities grow. 🌷
Your gift helps provide:
🌼 Life skills and employment support
🌼 Community connection and inclusive opportunities
🌼 Programs that empower people to live with independence and dignity
When you Spring Into Giving, you’re not just making a donation—you’re planting seeds of opportunity that will bloom for years to come.
💚 Join us in growing a more inclusive community.
🌿 Donate today and help possibilities blossom:

By LifeROOTS, Inc.

02/03/2026

With The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/02/2026

Please consider supporting our mission to promote independence for those with disabilities.

By LifeROOTS, Inc.

12/31/2025

Parent Spotlight: Growing Skills. Building Independence. Changing Lives.
There’s nothing more meaningful than hearing directly from families about the real impact our work makes. This week, one parent shared how proud they are of their adult son — and how grateful they feel for the support he receives through LifeROOTS.
Because with the right coaching, encouragement, and on-the-job support… skills grow, confidence grows, and independence grows.
Their message was simple but powerful:
“Our son, who has autism, began receiving services from LifeROOTS in September 2017. At the time, he was trying to seek employment on his own but was experiencing difficulties. Someone recommended LifeROOTS, and their support became a turning point in his journey. LifeROOTS played a vital role in helping him secure a position and provided consistent coaching, remaining a reliable, empowering presence in his work life. One notable contribution was advocating our son to carry a radio, enabling better communication with supervisors and team leaders, a small adjustment that made a big difference in his ability to thrive.”
These words remind us why we show up — why our employment coaches go above and beyond, why community partnerships matter, and why meaningful work is one of the greatest gifts we can offer.
Every shift. Every task. Every smile.
It all builds toward a future where people of all abilities can thrive in the community and contribute their talents.
We’re honored to be part of his journey — and the journeys of so many others.
And as proud partners in the AbilityOne Program through SourceAmerica, we’re committed to creating even more pathways that empower individuals with disabilities to build skills, earn a paycheck, and thrive in their communities.

12/30/2025

Seeing stories like Brandon Bargo’s always stops me in my tracks.
His journey — from a child whose potential was underestimated to a top producer on a federal contract — is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people receive the right support, at the right time, from the right team. Finding Pride and Success: Why the Right Support Matters | SourceAmerica
And here at LifeROOTS, we see this truth every single day.
What struck me most about this article wasn’t just Brandon’s work ethic (which is extraordinary) — it was the simple, consistent theme running through every part of his success:
➡️ Someone believed in him.
➡️ Someone supported him.
➡️ Someone showed up for him day after day.
That is exactly what our LifeROOTS Employment Team does out in the field — often quietly, often behind the scenes, and always with heart.
- They coach.
- They encourage.
- They troubleshoot challenges no one else sees.
- They help employees discover strengths they didn’t even know they had.
- They show businesses what inclusive hiring really looks like.
- And they create conditions where people not only work — they thrive.
Stories like Brandon’s are national examples of what we witness locally:
✨ When people are surrounded by the right support, independence expands.
✨ Skills grow.
✨ Confidence builds.
✨ And the entire community benefits.
To our Employment Team — thank you. Your dedication, your compassion, and your unwillingness to give up on anyone is what makes outcomes like this possible. You are changing lives in ways that rarely get public recognition… but absolutely deserve it.
The sky is the limit — and because of you, more of our clients are reaching it.

12/29/2025

AbilityOne and LifeROOTS in Partnership.