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Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Clackamas County’s Veterans Village and Emergency 9-1-1 center (C-COM) on Wednesday July 31, 2024. She engaged with county staff and local partners to gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving needs within the community.
The Veterans Village opened in October 2018 to serve as transitional housing for veterans. The village utilizes a veterans serving veterans model to provide a safe place for those facing homelessness to live, recover, and get the resources they need to move into stable housing. This model offers the dual advantage of both employing veterans and ensuring that staff have a direct, personal understanding of the individuals they serve. The village currently has 24 pods, adding an additional 9 from the original 15. Each pod is designed for one resident and provides a safe space to sleep and store personal items. The village also has a shared kitchen and bathroom/shower facilities, as well as meeting spaces.
The Congresswoman also visited C-COM, the county’s 9-1-1 center. Earlier this year, she helped secure federal funding for much needed facility upgrades at C-COM. Among them are service and safety enhancements, evacuation readiness, and employee respite, including a mother’s nursing area. C-COM responds to emergency and non-emergency calls and provides dispatch to law and fire agencies. Clackamas County 9-1-1 operators handle emergency calls across a range of critical situations. They must quickly assess the emergency, pinpoint the caller’s location to dispatch appropriate help, and deliver lifesaving information.
