The LCCC advocates for and ministers to the homeless, the hungry, mentally ill and at-risk youth to see that they are fed, clothed and sheltered, encourages all to reach their full potential and move toward self-sufficiency. The Conference also educates the community about people in need and serves as a broker of business, human service, governmental and faith communities' resources to meet basic human needs. Annually, LCCC assists 14,000 people in need, utilizing the services of 28 paid staff and 800 community volunteers.