The Community Award was established in 1998 with the intended purpose to annually recognize an organization that makes an impact in the community and that reflects the mission and vision of Junior League of Duluth.

Congratulations to this year’s Community Award Winner!

 2025 Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative

The mission of the Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative (LPCFC) is to support children and families by connecting them to resources and opportunities, embracing our cultures, and building community and well-being through strong and equitable leadership. LPCFC is part of the Community Family Resource Centers network in St. Louis County with services that include licensed family childcare, supervised visitation, monthly grocery giveaway, community-based gardens, free book program, and numerous enrichment and supportive programs for children and families.

Previous Community Awards

2024 PAVSA

2023 First Witness

2022  First Ladies of the Hillside

2021  Duluth NAACP

2020  Community Action Duluth

2019  American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO)

2018  Damiano Center

2017   Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank

2016   Zeitgeist Center for Arts & Community

2015   Duluth Community Garden Program

2014   Life House

2013   Chester Bowl Improvement Club

2012   Seeds of Success

2011   Life House

2010   Woodland Hills

2009   Safe Haven

2008   Safe Haven

2007   Hartley Nature Center

2006   Teen Closet

2005   Women in Construction

2004   Boys and Girls Clubs of Duluth

2003   First Witness

2002   Damiano Center

2001   Little Treasures

2000   Bethany Crisis Center

1999   YWCA

1998   Domestic Abuse Intervention Project