About Us:-

Mohandas K. Gandhi once said 'you must be the change you wish to see in the world.' Lawrence Community Connections wants to be the change it wishes to see in low income communities. In accomplishing this task; we have taken the holistic approach to address the whole person; body, mind and spirit. This approach promotes prevention and considers all the factors, big and small, that affect the well-being of communities. Healthy and thriving places are created by healthy people. Our primary mission is to change people's economy despite the constant challenges and changes faced by individuals. Our responsibility is to "take action" by creating innovative programs to satisfy service gaps. - Milagro Grullon, CEO

Lawrence Community Connections (LCC) a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization was founded in 2010 by Milagro Grullon, a lifelong resident of Lawrence, MA. LCC was created solely to meet the unmet needs of the community. To reduce duplicity of services and create sound programs to change the local economy.

Mission:-

Changing people's economy

Vision:-

LCC will be guided by a diverse and dedicated Board of Advisors, who will work in a collaborative effort with staff and community. To continuously expand and enhance its cores services. Develop new services that address the unmet needs of the community. Promote the marketability and visibility of the agency and create new financial opportunities. Assume a leadership role in advocacy, thus becoming the agency of choice and by which all others are measured.

Core Values:-

 - Excellence:

The assurance of excellence is intellectual vitality, which is characterized by creativity, curiosity, and the free exchange of ideas. We believe that staff, volunteers and the community should have high aspirations and strive for excellence in all endeavors, which will result in organizational, professional, and personal improvement.

 - Teamwork:

The best solutions come from working together with staff, volunteers and community. Effective teamwork demands strong Relationships, Respect and Sharing. We want our work and work relationships to be dignified, challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable.

 - Personal Learning:

We value the development of the whole person. People are at their best and happiest when honoring their values and utilizing their strengths in both their personal and professional lives. We are committed to providing opportunities for personal growth in an environment that supports the development of wellness, ethical decision making, and personal responsibility.

 - Diversity:

Diversity is to pursue a social justice effort that is inclusive not exclusive. Diversity is about becoming a higher performing organization, which produces outcomes that serve the needs of a diverse community. Work effectively in different cultural contexts and develop capacity to understand issues of difference, power and privilege.

 - Innovation:

We believe innovation ignites a spark; it introduces new concepts, services, methods, processes and practices. Innovation grows out of convictions that there is a better way of doing things. It is critical for the success of our organizations. Innovation welcomes a vibrant and limitless future. We value innovation.