Last Wednesday, Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer took time to tour two key community establishments in Clackamas County – the Veterans Village and the Emergency 9-1-1 center, C-COM. During her visits, she engaged with county staff and partnered with the local community members to deepen her insights into the neighborhood's ongoing and shifting necessities, as reported by Clackamas County.

The Congresswoman's first stop was at the Veterans Village, a transitional housing complex opened in October 2018 designed to assist veterans in the daunting quest to overcome homelessness. The facility, which originally housed 15 pods, now proudly offers 24 individual living spaces. At the core of its operation lies a "veterans serving veterans" model, a framework that equips Vietnam-era to post-9/11 veterans, who have stumbled into rough times, with not just a roof, but a shared understanding borne out of common experience. Residents have access to a kitchen, bathroom, and spaces to meet and seek support, according to Clackamas County.

Following her visit to the Veterans Village, Chavez-DeRemer proceeded to familiarize herself with the day-to-day operations of C-COM, the county's lifeline in times of crisis. The congresswoman, in an earlier work, was pivotal in obtaining federal funding destined for renovations crucial to bolstering the center's ability to respond to emergencies more effectively. Improvements focused on facility enhancements, better evacuation procedures, safety measures, and even the addition of a mother’s nursing area, were all part of the upgrade package.