PARTNER WITH OUR COMMUNITY

Safety - Livability - Advocacy

Building a Safer, Stronger Pearl District Together

Real Results. Real Impact

24/7 Crisis Hotline for Members

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

  • Average response time: 9 minutes

  • Calls answered: 2,842 in 26 months

  • Impact: 2,075 individuals placed into shelters and services in 28 months

Humanitarian Approach to Homelessness

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

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. Chase@nwccpdx.org.

NWCC: Shelter proposals what you need to know
9 minute response by NWCC 2920 calls in 27 months
2078 folks into shelter in 29 months by NWCC's outreach team
NWCC Stories from the Street: an important step forward from addiction
Stories from the Streets: A ride toward safety with NWCC humanitarian efforts

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Your Support Strengthens the Pearl District

Your donation directly expands NWCC’s humanitarian services, improves neighborhood safety, and enhances livability—creating a thriving environment for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

Portland’s community and philanthropic leaders — Al Solheim & Partners, Mary & Tim Boyle, Bobbi & Ray Davis, Keen, and the NWCC Board — have already stepped forward to fuel this important work.

They invite you to join them in building a vibrant, safe, and resilient Pearl District.

Together, we can make a lasting difference. Your support helps us create a stronger, more connected community.

Advocacy: The NWCC Supports our Community.

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

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

  • July 2025 crime and safety statistics infographic with data on hotline calls, property crimes, assault offenses, shelter assistance, burglaries, incidents, and emergency responses.

  • NWCC June 2025 Metrics

  • Metrics NWCC PPB Crime

  • A infographic titled 'March 2025 Metrics' displaying various crime and safety statistics including 214 NWCC hotline calls, 110 burglaries and property crimes, 9-minute average incident response time, 29 assaults and personal offenses, 109 street level commercial vacancies, 10 recipients of medical or detox services, 16 shelters and housing shelters, 3 tents in the pearl, and 21 tents outside the pearl with a note 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.

  • 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.

  • Metrics June NWCC