How the City of Portland Camera Registry Helped Resolve a Recent Pearl District Incident
Learn how the City of Portland Camera Registry helped resolve a recent incident near the Pearl District Safeway. Learn how to register your security camera and how it can help keep our neighborhood safe.
Be Aware: Exterior Outlets Can Attract Unintended Use
To help prevent unauthorized trespassing and loitering, property owners are encouraged to secure exterior electrical outlets by installing locking covers or turning off power when not in use. For more information or specific property safety recommendations, please contact Chase at chase@nwccpdx.org.
Stories from the Streets: Helping Lucas Find His Way Home
A Simple Connection That Changed Everything
NWCC Humanitarian team member Terrance met Lucas, 33, from Marion, North Carolina, during his outreach in downtown Portland. Lucas shared that he’d been stuck in Portland for the past four months, unsure how to find his way home.
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.
Empowering Safer Streets: Inside the Community Safety Training with PPB
Crisis response, de-escalation, and community readiness come together in new quarterly trainings.
NWCC’s Executive Director, Chase McPherson, and Terrance Dodson of the Humanitarian Team attended a Community Safety Training session hosted by the Portland Police Bureau’s Behavioral Health Unit. This valuable session covered essential topics, including crisis intervention strategies, situational awareness, de-escalation principles, and how to effectively interact with emergency services.
Gratitude in Action
Gratitude in Action
A message from our Executive Director, Chase McPherson