Addressing Homelessness in Culver City

Overview

Culver City Community Invited to Review and Provide Feedback on Draft Homelessness Plan Update

The City of Culver City invites community members to attend upcoming public meetings to review and provide feedback on the Draft Homelessness Plan Update.

Opportunities to Provide Feedback

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – 7:00pm, Regular Meeting of the Culver City Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness; location: City Hall 3rd Floor Patio Room, parking validation available.
  • Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 6:00 - 7:00pm; location: City Hall Patacchia Room, parking validation available.
  • Thursday March 19, 2026 – 6:00 - 7:00pmVirtual Community Meeting - Zoom Meeting Link

What Will Be Presented

At the March meetings, attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Review the Draft 2026 Homelessness Plan Goals
  • Examine the strategies to build on community strengths and fill gaps in services 
  • React to the Community Toolkit which outlines practical ways for community members to support one another
  • Provide feedback prior to finalization

These meetings represent an important opportunity for all interested community members to review the drafts and share input before the Plan is finalized and presented to City Council this spring. Community feedback is an important final step in shaping a responsive, actionable plan. 

Culver City 2025 Homeless Count 

According to the 2025 Homeless Count, there is an estimated 105 people experience homelessness in Culver City on any given night. You can view the 2024 Homeless Count results on the City's website. With economic challenges and rising housing costs across the region, that number continues to grow. Culver City has a plan to support our unhoused neighbors home one-by-one through a mix of housing, services and outreach. Learn more below about some of our key programs to address homelessness.(PDF, 117KB)

Culver City Homeless Info Line

The Culver City Homeless Info Line can be reached at (310) 253-6767 to report a homeless individual that may benefit from services or secure copies of the Homeless Resource Guide.

Los Angeles County Homeless Outreach Portal

The Los Angeles County Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP) is designed to assist people experiencing homelessness in LA County with outreach services.

View the LA-HOP information guide(PDF, 3MB) or visit the LA-HOP portal to submit a request.

Homeless Resource Guide

The resource guide provides referral information for Crisis Lines, Food Programs, Homeless Shelters & Services, Legal Services, Medical & Mental Health Programs, and Substance Abuse Programs.

Culver City's Homeless Resource Guide(PDF, 253KB)

Toolkit for Addressing Homelessness

The Toolkit for Addressing Homelessness contains information that any member of Culver City's community can glean from. Whether a resident, business member or City staff member, this toolkit provides suggestions for aiding homeless persons in our community.

Read the Toolkit for Addressing Homelessness in Culver City.(PDF, 3MB)

Toolkit for Addressing Homelessness in Culver City(PDF, 3MB)

Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness

The City has developed a plan of goals and actions to address homelessness solutions and prevention within the next three years, given opportunities and available resources. The Plan to Prevent and Combat homelessness identifies seven specific goals and their supporting actions and includes bonus information from stakeholders, community members and Los Angeles County.

Read Culver City's updated Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness.(PDF, 1MB)

Culver City's updated Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness(PDF, 1MB)

Partnerships

St Joseph Center Staff St. Joseph Center 

The City of Culver City contracts with St. Joseph Center to provide homeless outreach. If you note homeless activity, please contact Culver City's Housing Division at (310) 253-5780. Staff will reach out to St. Joseph's Homeless Outreach Team so they can connect homeless individuals with housing, medical care, and support services.

Upward Bound House Family Shelter

Upward Bound House Family Shelter works with Culver City Unified School District to link homeless children in Culver City schools to housing and supportive services.

Culver City Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness

The Culver City Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness is committed to improving the quality of life in Culver City as follows: 

  • Advise City Council & staff in Identifying Short & Long Term Strategies to Decrease Homelessness
  • Review the Homeless Services Provided Independent Contractors and Make
  • Recommendations to Improve Service Delivery
  • Collaborate and Educate within Our Communities and Act as a Voice for the Public
  • Coordinate the Annual Homeless Count

The Culver City Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness meets the third Tuesday of every other month at 7 PM.  Please refer to the Meetings & Agendas tab for the Meeting Calendar.  If you need additional information, please contact Tevis Barnes at (310) 253-5780

Visit the Homeless Services webpage for further information and lists of homeless services websites and transitional housing agencies in the Westside

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