Who We Are
Love, Portland is harnessing collective power and wisdom to transform Portland into a home where everyone’s needs are met.
We’re reimagining philanthropy
Our Philosophy
At Love, Portland, we believe homelessness is best addressed upstream—by preventing it before it occurs. Real change doesn’t come from quick fixes or isolated programs, but from building trust, organizing resources, and strengthening the social safety net together.
Our philosophy is rooted in three commitments:
Relationships – Trust is the foundation of collective learning and action.
Convening – Bringing together lived experience, service providers, community leaders, and policy voices to shape systems change.
Systems Change – Moving beyond temporary relief to help shape an ecosystem that allows everyone’s needs to be met
Our philosophy is simple but transformative: when we share power and act together, prevention becomes possible and lasting change takes root.
Our Values Are The Strategy
Abundance
There is enough to meet everyone’s needs—if resources are deployed and moved effectively.
Power of the Collective
There is no single solution; lasting change comes from organizing our shared wisdom and resources together.
Now, Not Later
The cost of waiting is greater than the return on holding money—so we act with urgency and move resources now.
Grace
We lead with candor, transparency, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
Going Upstream
Prevention is more humane and cost-effective than reaction, and it strengthens the safety net before crises happen
Grounded Optimism
We face reality with clear eyes while holding hope for what’s possible.
Meet The Strategic Advisors
We are building a group of Strategic Advisors—people with lived experience, nonprofit and philanthropic expertise, policy knowledge, and strong community networks—who will help design Love, Portland and hold the power to make grant decisions.
Their role is to ensure both strategy and funding choices are shaped by those closest to the work and most connected across sectors, creating a fund rooted in wisdom, equity, and trust. Strategic Advisor engagement is taking place now, with onboarding scheduled for late 2025.
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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