🚗 Parking

• Street parking: There is free and metered street parking throughout the surrounding Central Eastside neighborhood. Arriving 15–30 minutes early (around 10:30–10:45 AM) will give you the best chance of finding a spot.

• Under the Hawthorne Bridge: Additional parking is available beneath the bridge and along SE Water Avenue, just a short walk from WonderLove.

• Ride share: Uber and Lyft have convenient drop-off locations directly in front of the venue.

🚲 Bike

• WonderLove has on-site bicycle parking, making it a great option if you're riding in.

🚍 Public Transportation

WonderLove is well served by TriMet:

• MAX Light Rail: Ride any MAX line to SE Morrison Bridge/Grand Ave or Skidmore Fountain, then enjoy about a 10–15 minute walk across the river to the venue.

• Bus: Several TriMet bus routes stop within a few blocks, including routes along SE Grand Avenue and SE MLK Jr. Boulevard, with a short 3–7 minute walk to WonderLove.

For the most up-to-date transit directions, use the TriMet Trip Planner or Google Maps before you head out.

With over a thousand people expected at the event, it will be up to your team leader to make a plan ahead of time for how and where to meet up. We recommend bringing a large sign, flag, or another tall item that teammates can find in the crowd. We also recommend choosing a starting location within your assigned cleanup zone where your team can meet up. The simplest option is to meet at the first cross streets listed for your assigned zone on the cleanup guide and zone map (coming soon).

Our planning committee has assigned cleanup zones to each team or individual. You can find all the information about which zone you’re assigned to and a few other important details on the map page of our site (coming soon).

Of course! Individuals are always welcome to participate solo or as an independent team. If you plan to go solo, use the “individual” option when registering. 

If you’d like to create your own team, register as  “team leader” and choose a name for your team. Once you’re registered, you’ll receive instructions for getting the rest of your team registered. 

Yes, registration and participation are open to anyone who wishes to be a part of these efforts.

Everyone who registers by September 11 will be able to order supply kits (5-gallon bucket and trash grabber) when registering. 

If you miss the supply kit deadline, you can order your own supplies here:

Grabber

Bucket

There will be a very limited number of cleanup supplies available on-site at the kickoff. If you didn’t order your supplies in time and don’t have any to bring with you, we recommend arriving early to have a good shot at picking up some before they run out!

Yes! We encourage you to bring and use your own supplies, especially if you’ve participated in the past. We’re here to reduce waste, not create more!

We recommend each volunteer has a bucket, trash grabber, and gloves.

You can purchase your own supplies here:

Grabber

Bucket

Gloves

Trash Bags

The After Party is a post-cleanup celebration where participants gather to acknowledge and celebrate the collective efforts of the day. It’s an opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers, share stories, and enjoy some well-deserved fun and refreshments as a community. The location and more details can be found on the event page!

There is no cost to participate in We Believe in Portland! Registration is free.

This event is made possible by our generous sponsors. If you’re company is interested in becoming a sponsor, click here to learn more.

When registering, select the “Team Leader” option, then let us know if you’re volunteering with your company or as an independent team. Once you’ve registered as a Team Leader, you’ll receive an email with instructions for getting your teammates registered. Teammates can register themselves or you can register them yourself in your Team Leader Portal.

Please note: teammates cannot sign up until a Team Leader is registered. 

Registered Team Leaders can log into their portal (linked in their confirmation email) where they can see the list of their registered team members. Team members can register themselves or their Team Leader can register them through the portal.

We Believe in Portland is powered by AdoptOneBlock, a 501(c)(3) registered charitable nonprofit. AdoptOneBlock’s EIN is 83-2727724.

Visit our donation page to explore ways you can contribute. Donations are tax-deductible, and all contributions are promptly acknowledged with a receipt for your records.

You can adopt a block by visiting www.adoptoneblock.org and selecting Adopt My Block. Follow the steps to sign up, and we’ll deliver the cleanup supplies you need directly to your business if you don't already have supplies from a We Believe in Portland cleanup.

You can adopt a block by visiting www.adoptoneblock.org and selecting AdoptMyBlock. Follow the steps to sign up, and we’ll deliver the cleanup supplies you need directly to your door if you don't already have supplies from a We Believe in Portland cleanup.

Take a look at our sponsorship page to learn more about the levels and benefits for our sponsors. You’re welcome to use the contact form on that page or reach out to Jennifer Bosze at jennifer@adoptoneblock.org.