L.L.C.O.O.L.J.

Simplifying bureaucracy for all since 2020

Empowerment through government readiness

Let’s Learn Collectively On Our Life’s Journey

Mission:

To simplify bureaucracy for all Americans.

Vision:

All Americans can access, comprehend and formidably engage Government in order to benefit the greater good.

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Happy 250th Anniversary America!

July 4, 1776 - July 4, 2026

Soulful Civic Engagement for Adults

Learn the basis of Government Contract Compliance (and stay OFF the nightly news!)

Save countless hours on confusing portals

Get Grant Ready for 2026!

Increase Award Rate!

Eliminate Confusion!

Maximize community impact!

Affordable/Accessible Community Education

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  • Get Grant Ready:

    • Tax status

    • Government registration

    • Funding Strategy

    • & more!

      (We offer need-based 1-on-1 support)

*For organizations and entrepreneurs tired of missing out on public funding dollars and technical assistance, we’ll walk you from registration to RFP readiness! Let’s learn collectively on our life’s journey!

Learn foundational research techniques

Join a cohort in 2026 for as low as $100!

*Limited seating for personalized guidance.

Learn how to read RFPs with intent

Let’s Learn Collectively On Our Life’s Journey universally supports L.A.W.

Literacy initiatives of all shapes and sizes that cultivate knowledge as well as community cohesiveness are welcome at LLCOOLJ LLC. By streamlining our areas of support, we aim to maximize our focus on each client. Book a consultation to get started developing or funding your literacy initiative today. In addition to supporting community initiatives of all shapes and sizes, our current Literacy services include:

  • Understanding Contracts & Compliancy

  • Culturally-responsive Program Development

  • Adult English as a Second Language

  • Adult Reading Out Loud Literacy Book Club

Arts engagement is essential to initiatives of all shapes and sizes that cultivate knowledge as well as community cohesiveness are welcome at LLCOOLJ LLC. By intentionally supporting the Humanities, we will preserve and progress the arts in Minnesota and foster artists that color our lives. Poets & Spoken Word Artists, MCs, Creative Writers, and literary artists are encouraged to book a consultation. Regardless of your medium, let’s learn collectively on our life’s journey today! In addition to supporting community initiatives, our current Arts services include:

  • Discounted Quarterly Membership

    Artist Only - receive a discount on a single quarter (3 months of LLCOOLJ LLC Grant Writing services) for a limited time. Book a consultation to get started. Call 1-844-GUVMENT for more information

Wellness includes Community Healing, Mental Health Awareness, and even Sports initiatives. We take a creative approach to program development to ensure an impactful, fully fleshed out program that honors the whole athlete. For example, we offer Understanding Contracts & Compliancy to the athletes of all athletic teams that come through LLCOOLJ LLC as a basic service.

Find out more by calling 1-844-GUVMENT or book a consultation today. In addition to support community initiatives of all shapes and sizes, our forthcoming Wellness initiatives include:

Loopy Ladies is a traveling business exercise club for women only. The vision of Loopy Ladies is that all entreprenuerial women are supported by community to move more and live well. We service our mission to positively impact the wellness journey of entreprenuerial women in Minnesota by providing a system of accountability as well as direct support. Call 1-844-GUVMENT for more information or check back soon to sign-up for summer 2026!

LL Cool Journey Steppas is a walking club for those exercising in isolation that are ready to move to a collective rhythm! Join the Steppas on weekly or bi-weekly walks (outside when the weather agrees, inside when it doesn’t) and let’s live well on our life’s journey! Call 1-844-GUVMENT for more information or check back soon to know which trails we’re hitting and when they’ll be hit!

Reduce risk!

Visit a Reading Out Loud Library near you:

In 2024, L.L.C.O.O.L.J. LLC was awarded a Community Trauma Response Fund award from City of Minneapolis. The goal of this award for L.L.C.O.O.L.J. is to further the mission of “Simplifying Bureaucracy For All.” The Reading Out Loud Literacy program seeks to address the increasing need for accessible learning spaces.

Visit a Literacy Lounge near you for free community education sessions, clubs, & more! Book a one-on-one for more information on hours.

Process of Change Foundation (Relocating in 2026, TBA)

3653 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Located at the foot of George Floyd Square, Process of Change Foundation collaborates with Reading Out Loud Literacy to bring the premiere community library to historic Powderhorn neighborhood.

The Savoie Building

126 N 3rd St STE B1, Minneapolis, MN

Ever want to go to the downtown library but not really? Located just 2 blocks away, the Savoie Building is a flagship location for Reading Out Loud Literacy and all are welcome in this safe space for literacy. The Lit Lounge open now on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am to 5pm. Book a 1on1 to gain FREE ACCESS today!

In The Kut (Relocating in 2026, TBA)

1828 42nd St E, Minneapolis, 55407

Remember when barbershops and salons had those magazines and you could pick your style while and peruse articles while you wait? We’re bringing them back plus more with a Lit Lounge at In The Kut Barbershop. Everyone knows Coach D! Stop by for a cut and check out the lounge beginning this April. Join the mailing list for your invitation.

Broken Clock Brewing

1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN

MCN6

1229 NE 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55413

Get to know your local regional cable network, one of the last public television stations remaining in the Midwest! Not only is MCN6 in the heart of NE booming arts district but it is host to the flagship Reading Out Literacy location!

Eat My Words Bookstore (New Location)

201 6th Street NE STE 220 MPLS, MN 55414

In the heart of northeast Arts District lies a hidden gem of a bookstore. Eat My Words, an owner-operated bookstore located very near MCN6 is hosting a R.O.L.L. Lit Lounge beginning this April!

We believe that poverty-of-the-mind is the true disadvantage in our community that we mitigate with literacy. Subscribe now.