Governor’s Task Force Publishes Recommendations for Portland's Comeback
Governor’s Task Force Publishes Recommendations for Portland's Comeback
Ken Thrasher, NWCC Chair, served on the Livable Neighborhoods committee of the Governor’s Central City Task Force.
NWCC Featured in City in Crisis
NWCC is featured in the KATU series a City in Crisis as a solution to the challenges facing Portland.
Deb Knapp of KATU-TV interviewed Ken Thrasher, board chair of the NW Community Conservancy, NWCCpdx. The interview is centered around a local community focused on addressing the issues of crime and homelessness in Portland, Oregon.
New York Times Portrayal of the Heroic Efforts of Echelon Security Guard, Michael Bock
New York Times Portrayal of the Heroic Efforts of Echelon Security Guard, Michael Bock
We are honored to partner with such an inspirational team. As Portland continues to face unprecedented challenges with homelessness, mental illness, and drugs, Michael Bock and his team from Echelon provide humanitarian service to the community.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/01/us/security-guard-public-safety-portland.html
NWCC Presents to the BSC
NWCC presents to Pearl BSC
Pearl BSC Co-Chair Ramzy Hattar with Stan Penkin (President PDNA & Board ember BSC) and NWCC Board Chair Ken Thrasher at October’s meeting.
Thanks so much to Erath Tasting Room for hosting October’s Pearl BSC meeting! As you can see, it was a fantastic gathering with a lot of information for local businesses and residents alike.
NWCC in the News
NWCC Board Chair Ken Thrasher discusses the Pearl District humanitarian and security initiative with Steve Dunn of KATU.
PORTLAND, Ore, (KATU) Feeling safe where you live, work, or own a business is vital.
KATU's Debora Knapp, in her documentary called 'City in Crisis: Broken Bridges, New Pathways,' shows us the extraordinary steps the Pearl District is taking to provide residents and businesses with a 24-hour public safety hotline. Link: https://katu.com/news/local/yvyv-ken-thrasher-chair-of-the-northwest-community-conservancy-discusses-24-hour-public-safety-line-in-pearl-district#
Here to talk about the program that the Pearl District has implemented is Ken Thrasher, Chair of the Northwest Community Conservancy.
NWCC’s New Director of Membership Services
Welcome, Mary L. Paganelli, Director of Membership Services! “I am excited to be part of the NWCC’s initiative to improve safety and livability for all who live, work, play, and learn in the Pearl District. I look forward to engaging with our community, connecting with members, and growing the NWCC through new partnerships and memberships.”
Mary brings three decades of community outreach and communications experience to our team and will be responsible for NWCC membership development and support. Learn more about Mary Here.
NWCC Portland Rotary Presentation
NWCC Portland Rotary Presentation
PDNA and NWCC share their joint efforts to revitalize the Pearl District.
Ken Thrasher/NWCC and Stan Penkin/PDNA and NWCC, share their joint efforts to revitalize the Pearl District.
Discussions centered around making a difference in the Pearl. The Northwest Community Conservancy (NWCC) is a unique and comprehensive humanitarian and security initiative aimed at improving the safety and livability of all who live, work, play and learn in the Pearl District.