Our Mission Statement
Promoting peace and kindness through mutual respect, cultural understanding, and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time. We foster international and intercultural understanding through program and project development focusing on the arts, culture, citizen diplomacy, youth education and exchange, and community connections.
A Message from the President
On behalf of the CCSCC, we are very appreciative to the Culver City community and our sister cities around the world for their ongoing interest and support as we strive to strengthen our bonds locally and internationally for the present and future generations!
2025 and the CCSCC brings community, collaboration, and celebration together! The CCSCC is honored to contribute to the Culver City 2028 Olympics Committee as the city prepares for its role in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In the spring, Culver City youth are invited to submit artistic and written expression to the CCSCC Youth Artists and Authors Showcase competition. The YAAS winners will be awarded cash prizes and the grand prize winner will be entered into the Sister Cities International contest and have an opportunity to participate in a Youth Leadership Summit in late summer! Efforts are already underway recruiting Culver City host families to host youth from our Korean sister city, Iksan City, during the summer of 2025 and our Japanese sister city, Kaizuka, Japan, in the summer of 2026. There will also be two opportunities for CCSCC members to apply to participate in adult delegations to Lethbridge, Canada in July and Kaizuka, Japan in September, 2025. Lastly, 2025 marks the 60th milestone anniversary of the Kaizuka – Culver City sister city relations. The CCSCC looks forward to celebrating with CCSCC members and friends in April in Culver City and in September in Kaizuka, Japan.
Please email info@culvercitysistercity.org to request more information about how you can get involved, become a member, and make friends around the world!
Sincerely,
Lisa Saperston
January 2025
A Message from the Culver City Mayor
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our Sister City Committee members for their unwavering dedication to strengthening the bonds with our Sister Cities.
Over the years, we have built positive and enriching relationships with our Sister Cities, nurtured through cultural exchanges and cherished friendships. Our collaborative efforts have demonstrated the profound impact of international cooperation, enhancing our communities in meaningful ways.
I greatly appreciate the Sister City Committee’s enthusiasm and commitment to welcoming and serving Culver City community members of all ages. Their efforts continue to foster understanding, friendship, and mutual respect among our cities – a mission that is more crucial than ever for humanity. I encourage the entire community to participate in the wonderful programs offered by the Sister City Committee.
Dan O’Brien
Mayor
City of Culver City
