Community Ambassadors

Community Ambassadors act as liaisons for businesses, residents, and visitors in the Central Eastside Industrial District. They provide hospitality, supportive presence, and trauma-informed care to promote economic growth, vitality, and enhanced livability. By proactively supporting businesses, welcoming tourists, and fostering community among neighbors, they play a key role in maintaining the district's vibrancy and diversity.

For information on cleaning service hours, contact information, and provided services, please visit our Clean Community informational page.

Service Details

  • Community Ambassadors are here to assist everyone living, working, or visiting the Central Eastside. You can reach them during service hours at:

    ambassador@ceic.cc

    (503) 236-6830 EXT. 702

  • Community Ambassadors are available 7 days a week from 8 am - 10 pm.

    Service Exceptions:

    • Holidays: Ambassadors are not available on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    • Inclement Weather: Decisions will be made in real-time and posted to our website.

    • Visitor Hospitality & Wayfinding

    • Business Resources & Assistance

    • Liaison to City Services

    • Buddy Walk

    • De-escalation

    • Supportive Presence

    • Wellness Check

Our partnership with Rise2Care

Our Community Ambassadors program is provided by Rise2Care (R2C). R2C, a Northwest Enforcement (NEI) subsidiary, is a revolutionary service model focused on providing care and safety. With over two decades of experience, the founders of NEI responded to field feedback by launching Rise2Care. This one-of-a-kind outreach program moves away from an ‘enforcement' affiliation and leads with a more trauma-informed approach. At the very core of their work is a deep desire and purpose to make an impact for a lifetime. They accomplish this by protecting the interests and needs of business owners, residents, guests, and houseless neighbors alike.