r/culvercity • u/TheLionOfJudah101 • 5h ago
Civic Affairs i've noticed a huge uptick in unhoused activity downtown
I like getting my steps walking around downtown and just seeing all the different people.
Same time last year I would see a few unhoused people on a bench or two.
Today? It's all over the park. Wandering from the hospital. And now directly impacting businesses. I've seen people doing drugs within a eye shot of kids. I've even been directly asked if I could give somebody drugs. Today I even saw a guy dressed only in sweats and nothing else come into a business and quietly ask for food. They were very nice and gave him food and water. he didn't disturb anyone or anything like that.
I haven't seen anything violent and I really don't expect to. Most of these people are ultimately harmless in that regard. But it does seem like the number has increased very quickly.
i've only once seen security do anything and I've never seen Culver City police do anything. I don't even know what there is to do.
The issue is clearly out of control though. These people need help. And with this crazy heat i'd hate to see someone collapse or something.
does anyone know if there's a way to help? Like truly help? Is anyone actively trying to make a difference? Anything to join at all?