Mission & History

The Laveen Community Council (LCC) has been a vital part of our community for nearly 70 years. We were founded to serve our growing community by promoting the welfare and assisting with the needs of the Laveen community and its youth. We have continued to grow with the help of our donors and volunteers that make our mission possible. Through all these years our purpose still remains the same: creating a connected community and providing assistance to those in need.

History of the Laveen Pit Barbecue

In 1950, the Laveen Cowbelles organized a barbecue to give the community a chance to gather on the last Sunday of the year and to raise money for the March of Dimes, which lasted well into the 1970's.

In December 1960, the non-profits and churches in Laveen formed the Laveen Community Council (LCC), which took over the barbecue and began channeling most of the proceeds to pay for the lighting of the baseball fields at Laveen School.

Nowadays, the annual Laveen Community Council BBQ is growing more and more each year. The event is now held in February at Cesar Chavez Park, a beautiful venue in Laveen set among lush grounds and Alvord Lake, with a stunning view of South Mountain Park in the background. The event highlights local businesses and state/global organizations, and serves as an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate their love of Laveen. The barbecue has held tight to its rural roots by hosting cow milking competitions and providing a community stage for local performing groups and musicians. In addition, it offers a variety of food and snack vendors and an interactive kid's zone with inflatable slides and more!