Who We Are
Love, Portland is on a mission to inform the public about the root causes of homelessness, unlock our community’s generosity, and collectively create a safety net for our most vulnerable–now, not later.
A Portland where everyone’s needs are met.
Our Philosophy
We believe in taking a holistic approach to repairing and strengthening our community's social safety net—one that tackles root causes and delivers real results.
By trusting in the expertise of the nonprofits working daily, on the frontlines, to address our community’s needs, we aim to shift decision-making power away from distant funders toward those with lived experience and deep knowledge of their fields.
Our Values
Empowered Interdependence
The growth and wellbeing of our community depends on the condition of everyone in it—especially our most vulnerable.
Joyful Generosity
Our community needs us to give generously more than ever before—not out of obligation, but out of love for our community and what we know it can become.
Wise Stewardship
By trusting the experts in their related fields, we ensure that every dollar you give genuinely meets local needs and creates real-world impact—and uplifts the people who need it most.
Radical Transparency
To ensure that resources swiftly reach those who urgently need them, we keep the public informed about every step of the funding process: where donations come from, where they go, and how they’re used.
Collective Impact
To create the supportive, thriving community we all know is possible, it will take every one of us—not just the wealthiest among us—participating in solutions.
Grounded Optimism
By bringing pragmatic preparation, effort, and humility to our goals, we know a more just and sustainable future is possible—as long as we all participate and persist, together.
Meet Campbell Clarey
Campbell’s passion for humanitarian work began at the age of four.
One day, she noticed Murphy beds lining the floor of her preschool basement and asked, “Why?”
She learned they were used to shelter the homeless. This awareness stayed with her as she walked through her childhood home, observing its underutilized rooms. She began to imagine those spaces providing safety and comfort to families in need, sparking the question that would fuel her lifelong passion:
“Why not?”
A Portland native, Campbell studied business at the University of Denver before returning home to manage multifamily developments for her family’s business, all while immersing herself in the local nonprofit community.
In 2018, Campbell became a member of the Board of Directors for The Family Justice Center of Washington County, an organization serving survivors of domestic and family violence. Through this work, she deepened her understanding of the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the correlation between childhood traumas and substance use disorder, mental illness, incarceration, and homelessness. These insights inspired her to share a vital message:
Homelessness is not an individual failure but a societal breakdown—one that requires collective participation, not just public sector action.
In 2022, Campbell undertook a 6-month solo pilgrimage, immersing herself in diverse cultures around the world. She observed that, even in communities with limited material wealth, strong safety nets fostered resilience and collective care—an element she found missing in much of the U.S.
When Campbell returned to Portland, she channeled these insights into her next mission: creating a safety net for her community by unlocking the collective generosity she knew was present but often untapped. She asked herself, “What would it look like if every person in the Portland metro area had their needs met?”
The answer came in the form of Love, Portland—a collective giving initiative designed to inspire generosity and uplift the Portland metro area.
Guided by lifelong values of learning, human connection, and grounded optimism, Campbell works to bridge compassion with business acumen to drive meaningful, community-wide change. With a proven track record managing large-scale projects, a strategic understanding of nonprofit governance, and hands-on volunteer service, Campbell is a dynamic and innovative presence in the philanthropic space. She stands as a catalyst for progress, inviting others to join her in building a community rooted in generosity and fearless love.
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