Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC)
Civic and Social OrganizationsVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
LCAC is an independent nonprofit based in Lorton, Virginia, serving residents of southeast Fairfax County, including Fort Belvoir, Lorton, and Newington, with a focus on low-income individuals, seniors, and families. It aims to provide access to basic needs and empower self-sufficiency through a network of programs, connecting clients to other local services, with volunteers playing a central role and broad partnerships across religious groups, community organizations, corporations, and local businesses. Its core services include emergency financial assistance for rent or mortgage and utilities to prevent homelessness, recognizing that stable housing underpins employment and children's school performance. The organization runs a community food pantry with nutritional education and health access initiatives, and works with other providers to reduce barriers to services. In 2023, LCAC launched the All Can Be Healthy Initiative to expand healthy food access and education through the pantry and related outreach.