
Community Notice: Portland Street Response Number has Changed
Community Notice: Portland Street Response Number has Changed
Effective today, if you need to call Portland Street Response (PSR), call this dedicated number: 503-823-PSR3 (7773)

Northrup Shelter Update: Early Operations & Community Impact
Attendance, Outreach, and Neighborhood Maintenance
Shelter Attendance & Capacity
In the first days of operation, Northrup Shelter saw an average of 10–15 guests per night. Recently, that number has grown to around 30 guests, and with favorable weather and strong engagement, we expect attendance to remain steady. The City is considering lifting the current cap of 40 guests as staffing levels increase to meet staff-to-guest ratios.

Northrup Shelter Community Engagement & Services
The City of Portland’s Community Engagement Plan outlines priority services provided around all overnight shelters. In addition to those citywide services, the following specific supports are in place for Northrup Shelter.

Security Alert: Assault Incident
We would like to inform our community of a concerning safety incident that occurred on Friday, July 11, at approximately 6:00 PM. A community member was randomly assaulted and punched in the face by an unknown individual, later identified as Eder Ruizhernadez, near the Metropolitan Condominiums.
We are compiling verified details to provide our members with accurate, up-to-date information.