Relentless Iq

About the Organization

Organization category

Public Charity

Country / State

United States / Texas

Mission

Our mission at RelentlessIQ is to help break down isolation barriers and create opportunities for individuals with intellectual, social/emotional, and physical challenges. We believe that every person deserves the chance to reach their full potential and live a life of dignity and purpose.

Programs or services

Uniquely United; NextGen Rising; Health & Wellness; Family Support

Detailed programs

Uniquely United Program– Building connection, engagement, friendships, and community inclusion for differently-abled young adults.

NextGen Rising Program – A structured skills development curriculum focused on transitioned young adults and real-life independence skills.

Family Support Program – Providing caregiver coaching, resources, emotional support, respite opportunities, and family connection.

Health & Wellness Program – Encouraging healthy lifestyles through fitness, nutrition, emotional wellness, and recreational engagement.

Target Audience

At RelentlessIQ, we offer services that address the unique challenges faced by individuals with different abilities, fostering resilience and independence. Through community connections and collaborative efforts, we strive to create an inclusive environment that enhances the overall quality of life and empowers every individual to reach their fullest potential.

Geographic Focus

United States, New Mexico (USA), Texas (USA)

Current projects

The Relentless Welcome Home Project - For the first time, RelentlessIQ is preparing a place our members and families can truly call their own, a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where young adults of every ability can learn, connect, build confidence, and belong.



With community support, this property will become more than a building. It will be a home for skills development, family support, recreation, wellness, creativity, and meaningful friendships. Every contribution will help us prepare the space, furnish program areas, purchase needed supplies, and create an environment where possibilities can grow.



Together, we can open the doors to a future where every individual is seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. Help us build the home of RelentlessIQ.

Organization goals

RelentlessIQ Short- and Long-Term Organizational Goals
Short-Term Goals | 1–3 Years
1. Establish a Strong and Functional Physical Location

Successfully develop RelentlessIQ’s first physical location into a welcoming, safe, organized, and fully operational space for members, families, volunteers, staff, and community partners.

Key priorities include:

Equip and furnish classrooms and activity spaces.
Establish consistent classroom and program schedules.
Develop appropriate safety, accessibility, documentation, and operational procedures.
Maximize the use of available buildings and classroom spaces.
Create opportunities for community partners to provide complementary services onsite.
2. Strengthen Core Programs and Services

Build consistency and quality across RelentlessIQ’s primary program areas:

Uniquely United – Connection & Engagement
Skills Development
Family Support
Health & Wellness
Community Connections & Development

Expand NextGen Rising, camps, peer connections, coaching, mentorship, therapeutic partnerships, community activities, and family resources while ensuring that programs remain responsive to member needs.

3. Develop Individualized Member Growth Pathways

Move toward programming that identifies each member’s strengths, needs, interests, and personal goals.

Create opportunities for members to develop skills related to:

Independence
Daily living
Communication
Social confidence
Community participation
Self-advocacy
Employment readiness
Health and wellness

Goal: Demonstrate meaningful progress rather than simply measuring participation or attendance.

4. Increase Member and Family Access

Increase awareness of RelentlessIQ throughout El Paso so more families transitioning out of school-based disability services understand what resources are available.

Strengthen referral relationships with schools, transition programs, healthcare providers, state agencies, nonprofits, community organizatio

Leadership

Daisy Godfrey - President
Carrie Bagg - Vice President
Lorena Chavez - Treasurer
Bryan Godfrey - Secretary
Ramiro Deanda - Board Member
Margie Juchem - Board Member
Lenora Southerland - Board Member

Funding Needs

Grant categories you're seeking

Community Services, Disabilities, Education, Financial Assistance, Health and Medical, In-Kind Support, Individual, Mental Health, Operating Support, Quality of Life, Social Justice, Special Education, Sports and Recreation, Students, Technology, Transportation

Funding needs

RelentlessIQ is entering an important stage of organizational growth. After beginning services in October 2024 using borrowed, shared, discounted, and community-based spaces, the organization is now establishing its first physical location dedicated to supporting differently-abled young adults and their families.

This growth creates an opportunity to significantly increase the consistency, quality, and accessibility of RelentlessIQ programming. It also creates immediate funding needs related to facility development, program delivery, staffing, member access, and long-term organizational sustainability.

Current Funding Priorities
1. Facility Readiness & Classroom Development

One of RelentlessIQ’s most immediate priorities is preparing its new physical location for regular member programming.

Current needs include:

Classroom furniture, tables, chairs, and storage
Computers and technology
Educational and life-skills materials
Creative and sensory supplies
Office and administrative equipment
Internet and technology infrastructure
Safety and accessibility improvements
Cleaning, maintenance, and facility supplies
Equipment for health, wellness, and recreational activities
Furnishing and equipping multiple classrooms and program spaces

Funding Goal: Transform available space into functional, welcoming learning environments where members can safely develop skills, build relationships, and participate in structured activities.

2. Facility Operating Expenses

Moving into a permanent location also introduces recurring operating expenses that were limited during RelentlessIQ’s startup period.

Priority expenses include:

Lease
Utilities
Property and organizational insurance
Internet and communications
Building maintenance
Cleaning and sanitation
Security and safety needs
Transportation-related costs
General facility operations

RelentlessIQ is seeking support that helps stabilize these expenses while programming a

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