Longfellow Purpose and Mission Statement

The Longfellow Purpose

  • To build a world where everyone's basic needs are met, and people experience love, happiness, and satisfaction.
  • To create a model organization, through the development of successful health and recreation businesses, that works toward the fulfillment of our global vision.

The Longfellow Mission Statement

The Longfellow Clubs is a locally owned and independent business committed to the health and well being of our community, and provides extraordinary fitness, recreational, and educational programs for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

We honor all Longfellow stakeholders and appreciate all they do to make us the vibrant community we are. All management decisions consider the needs of Longfellow stakeholders and it is our intention to:

  • Love and care for our customer and to create a caring and compassionate culture that is committed to providing the highest level of customer service by exceeding expectations and saying yes if we can.
  • Support every staff member in reaching their full potential as human beings - physically, mentally, and spiritually. We engage them in the management process and make every effort to pay a living wage with fair benefits to all staff members.
  • Preserve our environment, minimize our carbon footprint, and join with others in our community to build a sustainable and just world.
  • Work closely with individuals and nonprofit organizations to promote healthy, sustainable, and inclusive communities.
  • Support the locally owned and independent business partners in our community and in our industry so that they can be financially successful and outstanding community citizens.
  • Manage a profitable business that is a leader in our industry and provides a fair return to the owners and investors.