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Become a Member of the NWCC

The NWCC holistically provides humanitarian services, neighborhood security, and accountability, all aimed at enhancing livability and fostering a thriving environment in the Pearl District.

  • Members have access to the 24/7 crisis hotline.

  • Hotline: NWCC member response time - 9 minutes, with appropriate actions taken.

  • Hotline Calls: 2,451 in 23 months

  • 2,035 individuals into shelters and services in 25 months: A humanitarian approach to homelessness and getting people into shelters and services.

  • Strong leadership advocating for our community: NWCC News.

  • Increased security to reduce vandalism and crime.

  • Daily reporting of work on the streets of the Pearl District.

  • Monthly reporting of results to the community.

Interested in becoming a member of the NWCC? Contact:

Chase McPherson, Executive Director, email: Chase@nwccpdx.org.
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Advocacy: The NWCC Supports Local Businesses and the Pearl District Community

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KOIN News’ Ken Boddie recently interviewed NWCC Board Member and former Fred Meyer CEO Ken Thrasher about the Oregon Bottle Bill.

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NWCC’s Ken Thrasher and Chase McPherson collaborating with District 4 Councilor Olivia Clark for the Pearl District community.

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NWCC advocacy achievements in Portland Pearl District, including tax credit expansion, Measure 110 reform, $20 million for ODOT cleanup, reforms for Oregon Bottle Bill, and highlighting Westside TIF process issues. NWCC logo and text on blue background.
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Your donation increases humanitarian services in the Pearl District, enhancing livability and fostering a thriving business environment.

Portland’s community and philanthropic leaders—Al Solheim and Partners, Mary & Tim Boyle, Bobbi & Ray Davis, Keen, and the NWCC Board, have come together to fuel NWCC's work.

They invite you to join them in creating a vibrant, safe, and functioning neighborhood.

Your support can make all the difference—together, let’s build a stronger future for the Pearl District!

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INWCC humanitarian outreach efforts. Read more on  Stories on the Street.

ACCOUNTABILITY MATTERS

NWCC tracks a variety of monthly metrics with help from our partners and local officials.

  • Infographic titled "January 2025 Metrics" featuring statistics: 160 NWCC hotline calls, 128 property crimes, 9-minute average incident response time, 10 assaults/offenses, 110 commercial vacancies, 2 receiving medical services, 34 assisted with shelter, 22 tents in the Pearl, 12 tents along I-405 excluding I-30. Sources include Echelon, Portland Police Bureau, Ken Thrasher, Sally Mize, and LOA.

  • Infographic titled 'November 2024 Metrics' displaying various statistics: 166 NWCC hotline calls, 150 property crimes (burglary, larceny, vandalism, etc.), 9-minute average incident response time, 10 assaults and personal offenses, 112 street-level commercial vacancies, 33 persons receiving medical or detox services, 87 assisted with sheltering, 14 tents in The Pearl, and 20 tents along I-405 outside The Pearl. Sources include Echelon, Portland Police Bureau, NWCC, and Sally Mize.

  • Infographic showing August 2024 metrics for various community and safety statistics, such as NWCC hotline calls, property crime incidents, average incident response time, personal offenses, commercial vacancies, and others.

  • Infographic titled 'July 2024 Metrics' displaying data from NWCC. It includes 73 hotline calls, 182 property crimes, 9-minute average incident response time, 24 assaults, 115 street-level commercial vacancies, 82 people receiving medical/detox services, 99 assisted with sheltering, 12 tents in the Pearl area, and 8 tents along the I-405 excluding the Pearl.

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  • Infographic titled 'May 2024 Metrics' with various statistics: 111 NWCC Hotline Calls; 130 property crimes; 8 minutes average response time; 20 assaults; 116 commercial vacancies; 23 unsheltered individuals; 48 assisted with sheltering; 12 tents in the Pearl; 5 tents along the I-405 outside the Pearl.

  • A chart titled 'April 2024 Metrics' displaying various statistics: 75 NWCC hotline calls, 127 property crime incidents, 9-minute average incident response time, 14 assaults/personal offenses, 117 commercial vacancies, 49 unsheltered people, 81 assisted with sheltering, 15 tents in The Pearl, and 5 tents outside The Pearl. Sources are listed at the bottom of each statistic.

  • Infographic titled "March 2024 Metrics" showing various statistics, including: 108 NWCC hotline calls, 108 property crime incidents, 8-minute average incident response time, 28 assaults and other personal offenses, 117 street-level commercial vacancies, 27 unsheltered individuals due to lack of shelter beds, 51 people assisted with sheltering, 25 tents in the Pearl, and 10 tents along I-405 excluding I-30 area.

  • Data chart titled "February 2024 Metrics" showing stats: 75 NWCC hotline calls, 152 property crimes, 8-minute average incident response, 22 personal offenses, 116 commercial vacancies, 12 unsheltered due to lack of shelter beds, 75 assisted with sheltering, 27 tents in The Pearl, 48 tents along I-405 outside The Pearl. Sources include Echolon, Portland Police Bureau, Ken Thrasher, and Sally Mae.

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  • February 2025