The Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) seeks to provide low-income individuals, senior citizens, and families residing in Fort Belvoir, Lorton, Newington, and other portions of southeast Fairfax County with access to basic needs and the opportunity to empower themselves through LCACs self-sufficiency programs. LCAC strives to connect people with other programs in the area that will have a positive impact on a family's long-term health."

LCAC helps to prevent homelessness by offering emergency financial assistance for rest or mortgage, as well as utilities. The importance of keeping individuals, since the steadiness of a place to call home" impacts all aspects of family life from employment to a child's performance in school.

LCAC is an independent 501(c)3, a nonprofit organization that partners with a wide array of religious groups, community organizations, corporations, individuals, and local businesses to fulfill its mission. Volunteers play an integral role in all aspects of LCACs programs and services.