La Plazita Institute

"These folk are doing great and important work to help troubled and at risk youth. I am very impressed with everything that they have for their program, and everything they are doing for the community."

"Really helpful to the community. Every Friday they give out food boxes."

"If La Plazita Institute didn’t exist.. I’d probably be Dead or back in prison.. This place has helped me start to heal from my past trauma and has given me direction and a sense of Worth and Purpose as a Recovering Drug addict and Father..They have supported me and have Genuinely put forth effort to get me help with substance abuse treatment and continue to do so even after business hours and weekends and holidays. They’ve given me the guidance and opportunity to be able to provide for my family and sustain myself. Every Friday La Plazita feeds almost 100 people (and growing) including myself and the entire LPI staff.. I’m able to feed my kids and be Proud that I’m part of an Organization that’s making such a Huge difference in our community literally Saving Lives.."

"This is one of my favorite places to be! It promotes good decision making and bond building within youth and holds fun and entertaining events anyone can be a part of. Often promoting the youth to be more active and aware of their rights and morals, this place makes an excellent effort to bettering the citizens of Albuquerque. Groups such as Sister Making a Change and workshops/events such as The Back To School Jam can be found here.;)"

"I attend meetings here for my employment, and I can say that this is truly an institution focused on helping people, and especially minorities. The executive director is truly focused on doing the right thing, and there are many programs for youth and families."