Stories from the Streets: What Effective Humanitarian Outreach Looks Like
Stories from the Streets
The man lying across from the Fields Bar and Grill wasn't looking for help. Pearl Patrol had tried. Street Response had tried. But when Brendan from our NWCC Humanitarian OutreachTeam sat down beside him, something shifted.
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)
Stories from the Street: NWCC Connects Pearl Neighbors to Shelter and Support
In the heart of a rainy Portland day, NWCC outreach helps connect Pearl District neighbors to shelter and support.
During a recent NWCC outreach visit, Humanitarian Team member Terrance connected with Tom, a 60-year-old neighbor living in a carefully constructed tent near the freeway. His shelter—secured with a blue tarp and a wheelchair chained outside—was a symbol of both hardship and resilience.