Longfellow Community Council

The Longfellow Community Council, LCC, is your neighborhood organization! We’re community-led and community-focused, creating community connections throughout the Hiawatha, Cooper, Longfellow, and Howe neighborhoods. 

LCC is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community and creating a vibrant and inclusive environment for all of our neighborhood’s 22,000 residents and hundreds of businesses; the largest neighborhood in Minneapolis both by population and geographic size. 

We’re building a better future for our neighborhood through engaging events, volunteer opportunities, and grant funding. We listen to our community members and provide valuable resources and advocacy tailored to our neighborhood’s needs. 

Engaging Events: From celebratory gatherings to informative workshops, we organize a variety of events that bring neighbors together and promote meaningful connections. In 2025, we hosted events like the Community Fest & Feast: Family Edition, which celebrated local businesses amidst a Chili Cookoff and the River Gorge Festival, which celebrates the Mississippi River with free canoe rides, naturalist tours, and ice cream. 

Volunteer Opportunities: Our neighbors help us make a difference by getting involved in our volunteer programs. Whether it's beautifying our community through clean ups, removing racial covenants, or shoveling snow for neighbors, LCC offers plenty of ways to give back and create a lasting impact in our neighborhood.

Community Resources:  We facilitate access to a wealth of resources and information tailored to our neighborhood's needs. From local business directories to information on housing, rental assistance and organizing, healthcare, and more, we strive to provide valuable resources for all residents.

Advocacy: LCC relays the issues that matter most to neighbors to our local government officials and advocates for action. We've been active with community conversations around the former 3rd Precinct building, traffic calming and safety issues, and the community-led initiative to successfully change Edmund Boulevard to Elena Smith Boulevard.

The government funding that was used to support Neighborhood organizations like LCC has dramatically decreased since our founding, which means we need your support more than ever to continue to build a strong, vibrant, and connected community. 

Support Longfellow Community Council with a donation and help us reach our $1,500 goal. We are your neighbors. We not only understand the needs of this community, but we experience them with you.  Can we count on you this Give to the Max Day? Donate today or become a recurring donor to help sustain LCC for the years to come!