**Volunteer Appreciation Post** We couldn’t do the work we do without our amazing volunteers! From our board members to community members we have so much gratitude for supporting LCC. You can support LCC too - Give during our fall member drive and show that there is strength in giving.

#longfellowstrong #strengthingiving #volunteerappreciation #LCC ...

This year we partnered with Free the Deeds (@freethedeeds) to continue the engagement around racial covenants. Our work will focus on talking to residents about racial covenants in the Greater Longfellow area and working with Just Deeds (@justdeedsmn) to have the covenants legally removed. Since taking over the Free the Deeds project in September, we have already had 10 applications to remove racial covenants and our event at the Parkway Theater had 250 in attendance to watch the continuation of the @tptofficial Jim Crow of the North Series, which focuses on housing and racial covenants in Minnesota. Acknowledging our neighborhood's history and working toward an equitable and vibrant future is part of our mission. Donate to LCC today and let’s do this work together!

#ourcommunityourfuture #longfellowstrong #strengthingiving #freethedeeds ...

Can't believe this was two months ago. Bring the warmth back! The Longfellow River Gorge Festival (formerly known as Share the River Gorge) is LCC’s longest running annual event. We’ve been bringing community members together at the Mississippi River Gorge for decades.

Through some amazing relationships we’ve cultivated with organizations like @mnrowing and @wildernessinquiry , we’ve been able to provide free canoe rides and rowing - working to provide these activities to everyone. When you give to LCC, you ensure that we can continue to share in the joy and beauty of the River Gorge together.
Donate at the link in our bio.

#GivingTogetherGivingBack #GorgeousGorges #strengthingiving #longfellowstrong ...

We’ve given out a total of $97,727.40 in grant support to local businesses this year. CommonSense Consulting, Urban Design Perspective, and Du Nord Craft Spirits are just a few of the businesses that received funding from LCC. They used the $5,000 they each received toward the redevelopment and ownership of the historic Coliseum building.

“This development structure and approach is significant as there will be four partners, three of which are BIPOC who will own more than 59% of the building collectively,” Alicia Belton of Urban Design Perspective said. Janice Dowling of Common Sense Consulting said the grant was crucial in helping to purchase legal advice to review the documents associated with this deal, and to form a new corporate, SHAKE Incorporated.

“Without of the funds provided, we would not have had the ability to pay for the required legal services without using company profits. It decreased stress as an owner, increased my confidence and ability to use the best legal services available.”

We’re so excited to see our community rebuilding and businesses like these determined to make it better than what it was. When businesses in our community are supported, our community is uplifted. Give today and keep Longfellow Strong. Donate today and show there is strength in giving. Link in our bio.

#longfellowstrong #strengthingiving ...

Pie Tasting results are in!

#1 is the Strawberry Rhubarb from @heathers_pies

Close behind and tied for 2nd and 3rd were

The Sweet Corn Custard and the Butterscotch Pie, both from @vikingsandgoddesses

Thanks to our volunteers and community members for making it such an amazing evening! We are already dreaming about next year's event ❤️🥧 ...

As we come to the end of the year, we've been reflecting on all we have accomplished. We're proud of what we've done but there's still more we want to do. Our quarterly clean ups are some of our most consistently well-attended events, and more opportunities to care for our neighborhood are often requested. We provide all the materials needed to help pick up trash along the river gorge and at certain locations in the neighborhood. By donating now though November 17th, you can help us continue to fund cleanups and other environmental initiatives in the Greater Longfellow neighborhood. Find our GiveMN page at the link in our bio.

#ourcommunityourfuture #communitycleanups #LCC #strengthingiving #longfellowstrong ...

Longfellow & MPLS Renters: The application for the Renter Support Fund is open today (11/7) until November 14 at 12pm! The fund will support renters for the month of December. Selected applicants will receive $900 in direct assistance. Apply now! Link in our bio.

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Inquilinos de Minneapolis! ¿Necesita dinero para pagar el rento? Puede aplicar al Renter Support Fund, o el Fondo de Apoyo para Inquilinos. Para los meses de septiembre a diciembre, vamos a seleccionar 12 inquilinos para recibir $900 de asistencia. Es elegible para aplicar si reside en Minneapolis (Se alienta a los residentes de Longfellow), alquila su lugar de residencia, y paga por los menos ⅓ de su ingresos en alquilar.

#rentersupportfund #mplsrentalassistance #LCC ...

Join us on Sunday, November 6th for the premiere of filmmaker Sophia Watkins’ documentary tracing the history of three African American families in the Greater Longfellow Neighborhood: The Lees, the McMoores, and the Websters.

Following the film, there will be a panel with family members and other guests, moderated by the honorable Judge LaJune Lange. Light refreshments will be provided. Film starts at 1pm.

RSVP at the link in our bio.

#mplsfilmmakers #longfellowourjourney #blackhistory #LCC ...

It was great to so many neighbors and organizations at the East Lake Revitalization meeting on Tuesday. There was a lot of great information about Lake Street developments, the Third Precinct, and time to talk with neighbors. Thanks to the Hook and Ladder Theater for hosting!

Facilitated and organized by City Council Member Robin Wonsley (Ward 2). Co-hosted by Longfellow Community Council, Lake Street Council, Longfellow Business Association, Seward Neighborhood Group and Seward Civic and Commerce Association.

#eastlakeminneapolis #lccevents ...