Deschutes County has selected First Light to operate a managed homeless campground in East Redmond, but funding for security and services is limited. - The 36-site camp includes power and water, with potential expansion to 72 spaces.
- First Light will provide support services for substance use and reentry, with limited on-site staffing. - Security will be minimal, with no overnight host, and residents must call 911 for emergencies.
- The county and city aim to move people from nearby industrial lands, where about 160 are camping. The camp is a first-of-its-kind model in Central Oregon, but tight budgets raise concerns about effectiveness.