Group 3 - Sepulveda and Braddock

Emily and Jose have been married for 5 years and are beginning to become distant. While every couple has an argument or two , they are arguing more and more, yet they want to make their relationship work. They are both employed, but consider themselves in the lower-income bracket and due to the recession, have had their hours cut and must now find a less expensive place to live. Additionally, they would like to enhance their relationship through activities that they could do together for fun. Also, Emily is a devout Methodist, which at time has caused some tension in the relationship, thus she has not attended service in quite some time. She would like to resume attending and would really enjoy sharing her experiences of her religion with her husband. Lastly, the one common bond they seem to have between one another is their 5 year old dog named, Scruffy. Scruffy was a wedding gift and it seems that lately he is the only thing that makes them laugh. however, Scuffy has been fatigued and ill lately, which has also caused blame between the two.


Couples/Marriage Counseling
The Didi Hirsch center is located on 4760 South Sepulveda Boulevard in Culver city. The center is conveniently located next to a Methodist church and the YMCA the couple will soon attend along with their potentially new apartment. Here Jose and Emily can be referred to one of the centers Family and Marriage councilors. They might also find help at the LA counseling services center on 8632 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #200 Culver City, which is not too far out of their way. If they cannot find what they are looking for here the Methodist church can also refer them to other couples couseling group that they work with.


Local Facilities in Culver City
Culver city currently supports the Self sufficient Family program which is not an agency but a resource for families struggling to pay rent.
Housing/Homeless:
There is the Culver City winter shelter which provides beds for 310 people during the months of December and March. This is not a walk in location so you must meet their buses at the corner of Westminster and pacific avenue between 4:45pm and 6: 15pm.
The Saint Joseph Center is not in Culver City but in Venice which is not very far. You can easily take the 33/333 bus and it will take you there. This center not only provides food and housing services for homeless and senior it also provides family services and money management programs. For general information you can call them at 310-396-6468 or visit them at 204 Hampton Drive ,Venice, California 90291-8633.

The beyond shelter helps find and keep low income housing for those who seem to have a problem finding continuous housing. The main headquarters is in L.A. but they serve Culver city as well. They also provide family services and have centers all over L.A. county. Their information: Beyond Shelter,1200 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90017, telephone number: (213) 252-0772,(213) 480-0846 (fax)

Seniors

Culver city Senior and Social Services Division has a Senior Center on 4095 Overland Avenue which provides services for Seniors as well as people with disabilities. Right across the street is the Parks and Recreation Youth Center which provides services for Children and Youth. These services are local and can be easily walked or a short bus trip away. Although the senior center provides free transportation for the senior members the youth would have to walk, get a ride or take a bus. For more information please call: 310-253-6729.

Family and Youth

The Parks and Recreation division in culver city is located 4117 Overland Avenue and they provide many free and low cost services for families and youth, everything from summer camp to mommy and me swimming. For more information please call 310-253-6622.