Northwest Community Conservancy

Safety - Livability - Advocacy

In Memoriam Judie Dunken

Judie Dunken, NWCC board member, community leader, and friend to so many, recently passed away. Her energy, generosity, and love for the Pearl made our neighborhood a better place for all of us. Celebrate her remarkable life and legacy here.

Here’s to Judie!

If you knew Judie Dunken, chances are you have a good Judie story. Bring it. The one that still makes you laugh is an excellent place to start.

Join friends and neighbors for a joyful gathering to celebrate the wit, warmth, and sparkle Judie brought to the Pearl. We’ll remember the good times and all she helped make happen, from rolling up her sleeves with the Clean Team to championing neighborhood safety, supporting local businesses, and welcoming new neighbors. And if Judie ever talked you into volunteering, you’ll be in good company.

Wednesday, November 18 · 5:00

The Fields Bar & Grill · 1139 NW 11th Ave., Portland

Food and drinks will be available for individual purchase.

Come swap stories, share a laugh, and raise a glass to the woman who made the Pearl feel like home. Here’s to Judie!

A Celebration of Judie Dunken with your Community

PARTNER WITH OUR COMMUNITY

Building a Safer, Stronger Pearl District Together

24/7 Crisis Hotline for Members

NWCC members have access to our dedicated crisis hotline, ensuring rapid response and safety.

  • Average response time: below 9 minutes

  • Hotline calls answered: 6,226 in 41 months

Humanitarian Approach to Homelessness

We connect people in crisis with safe shelter, supportive services, and compassionate care.

  • Impact: 2,254 individuals placed into shelters and services in 43 months

  • Tents in the Pearl District down 91.8%.(12 mo Ave - 9/30/26)


Community Leadership & Advocacy

Strong leadership drives our mission forward: advocacy and consistent neighborhood support.

Read more on the NWCC News. 

Neighborhood Security & Accountability

Increased patrol presence reduces vandalism and crime

Daily reporting of activity on the streets of the Pearl District

Transparent monthly reporting back to the community


Interested in becoming a member of NWCC?

We offer several membership levels to match your focus and capacity. For more information, please contact Chase McPherson, Executive Director, at Chase@nwccpdx.org.

Stay connected! 

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

  • NWCC Metric image for September

  • August 2026 NWCC Metricw

  • NWCC July Metrics Graphics

  • Screenshot of various crime statistics and response times related to burglaries, larceny, vandalism, and other crimes, with data sourced from Echelon, Portland Police Bureau, and NWCC.

  • A graphic showing May 2026 metrics for NWCC. It includes the following data: 274 calls to NWCC Hotline, 146 burglary, larceny, vandalism, vehicle theft and other property crimes, 8 minutes average incident response time, 38 assaults and personal offenses, 99 street level commercial vacancies, 4 people receiving medical or detox services, 39 assisted with sheltering, 3 tents in the Pearl, and 2 tents along the I-405 outside the Pearl (excluding I-30 area).

  • A dashboard displaying April 2026 crime and emergency response metrics, including hotline calls, property crimes, response times, offenses, vacant properties, medical services, sheltering, tents, and tents outside the pearl area.

  • NWCC March 2026 Metrics

  • NWCC February 2026 Metrics

  • January 2026 crime and response metrics chart with various statistics in blue circles and gray boxes, including calls, offenses, crime types, and shelter information.