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.