Incredible Community Support

A Truckload of Supplies Raised for Houseless Community Members

Ken Thrasher, NWCC Board Chair, joins Dave Miller, host of Think Out Loud, for a discussion about Oregon’s Bottle Bill and the impact on Portland's drug crisis.

Does the Bottle Bill negatively contribute to the drug crisis? Ken Thrasher, former CEO of Fred Meyer and Northwest Community Conservancy board chair, and operations manager Kris Brown of The People’s Depot Portland Redemption Center discuss the challenges the once-lauded initiative now faces.

Empowering the Pearl: NWCC Hosts Event for Local Business Leaders

Over 45 top business leaders attended the event held at NWCC member Wieden + Kennedy’s office on March 5th. The event included networking and several short panels on issues facing Pearl District business managers and owners.

The Downtown Business Incentive Credit Program has been expanded to include the Pearl District. The NWCC works to advocate for the Pearl District as part of its mission to improve the lives of all who live, work, learn, and play in the Pearl District. NWCC Chair Ken Thrasher’s outreach to the city and county was critical to passing this important boost for our business community.

Upcoming Event: Expert Safety and Security Panel

Ken Thrasher of NWCC and Reid Kerr from Pacific Echelon offer valuable insights regarding safety in the Pearl District community.

Join our community for a discussion on livability and safety. Panelists include NWCC’s Board Chair, Ken Thrasher, and NWCC security partner Reid Kerr, partner and co-founder of Pacific Echelon. The event will be held at The Watermark at the Pearl, an NWCC member, in Portland’s Pearl District.

Get bottle returns out of our stores and into redemption centers.

Mayor Wheeler and Commissioner’s Ryan, Rubio, Mapps and Gonzalez- saw with interest the Governor’s suspension of bottle returns at Safeway and Plaid Pantry in the Portland cultural district.

Fentanyl Threatens Oregon’s Cherished Bottle Bill

“Let’s face it, we’re funding part of the drug trade with the Bottle Bill.”

- Ken Thrasher, NWCC Board Chair

Fentanyl Threatens Oregon’s Cherished Bottle Bill : As lawmakers prepare this month to consider a major expansion, some people question whether the Bottle Bill has drifted off course. By Nigel Jaquiss, Willamette Week

The NWCC advocates for the Pearl District on multiple levels.

Rite Aid in the Pearl District is of great concern to the NWCC, their partners (LOA and Echelon), and law enforcement.

Solutions When You Need Them

A testimonial from a Pearl District homeowner about the NWCC's humanitarian approach toward resolving community challenges.

Invitation to Speak: Portland Pearl Rotary Club Hosts NW Community Conservancy and Pearl District Neighborhood Association

Thank you, Pearl Rotary, for the invitation to speak with members in November - we appreciate your support!

A New Year’s Message from NWCC Board Chair Ken Thrasher

As we end 2023, I want to thank all the members, supporters, partners, and the Pearl District community for supporting the NW Community Conservancy's work to improve safety, livability, and the business climate in the Pearl.

Thank you! The NWCC receives support from the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation for its community work.

We are honored to receive a gift from this prestigious foundation.

Extend the gift of NWCC membership to your favorite neighborhood business.

NWCC’s 24/7 humanitarian and security hotline offers valuable support for businesses and their employees. Sponsor a local small business today by donating a 3-6 or 12-month membership ($250/month). All donations are tax-deductible. NWCC will apply your donation to the business of your choice, or we can apply it to a business in need if you would like. Learn more by contacting NWCC Director of Member Services, Mary Paganelli, at mary@nwccpdx.org

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 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

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 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.

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

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.