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In Memoriam Judie Dunken

Saying Goodbye to 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.

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: 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)

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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.

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Your Support Strengthens the Pearl District

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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.

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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.