The Heart of POD Communities
Basecamp transforms isolated POD living into a thriving community. With dedicated staff and coordinated services, participants have access to resources, social connection, and professional support—all within walking distance of their POD.
24/7 Staffed Support
Community volunteers providing round-the-clock assistance and coordination
Essential Services
Meals, medical clinic, laundry, and job placement assistance
Technical Hub
IT support, computer terminals, and platform assistance
From Shipping Container to Community Hub
When SHELTR deploys PODs into a city, the initial shipment arrives in a Basecamp shipping container. Rather than removing it, the container remains on-site with proper permissions and legal agreements, transforming into a permanent support hub for the growing POD community.
Initial Deployment
PODs arrive in Basecamp container, which stays on-site
Permanent Hub
Container transforms into community support center
Growing Community
PODs set up nearby with centralized support and services
Basecamp Services
Everything participants need for stability, dignity, and progress
- 3 meals per day, 7 days a week
- Dietary accommodations available
- Community dining space
- Nurse practitioner on-site
- First aid and basic medications
- Referrals to specialized care
- Industrial washers and dryers
- Free detergent provided
- Scheduled access times
- Resume building workshops
- Job search assistance
- Interview preparation
More Than Just a Building
Basecamp creates community, dignity, and pathways to stability