With Love Founder

Meet Allie Roth and learn how With Love has grown.

With Love’s story began in 2013 when Allie Roth discovered that one of her students, April*, had lived in three different foster homes in as many months.

Allie was compelled to help find clothing and school supplies for April and her younger sister Mary*, but quickly grew discouraged after realizing that outside resources for under-school-age kids, 0-6, was hard to find. Seeing a need to bridge the gap between foster families and their communities, Allie founded With Love out of her home. Within six months, she and a group of friends had provided more than 20 families with the vital items needed to care for a child. Today, with the support of amazing volunteers and generous sponsors, With Love is meeting an average of 117 requests for children per month all over Oregon and SW Washington and has become a staple for the fostering community.

As a teacher I saw the need for supporting local children in foster care. I knew once kids were in school there were resources offered. However, what about those younger years, where kids grow so fast and need so many items. Who was serving them? That is how With Love was born out of my house. The purpose was to support kids who are under school age while creating an opportunity for the community to donate or volunteer.
— Allie Roth

2012

-Allie starts dreaming about With Love out of her home

-Word-of-mouth spreads, and donations trickle in

2013

-With Love is officially incorporated by the State

-1st Pop Up Shopportunity at FPNO

-Season of Giving launched

2014

-Officially receive 501(c)3 status

-Volunteers begin pouring in

-Moved into a 1,500 sqft facility

2015

-Season of Giving & New Placement Bags launched

-Warehouse bustling with volunteers

-Website launched

2016

-First Annual Benefit Event 2016

-Moved into new facility expanding to 3,000 sqft.

2018

-Purchased WL Van 2018

-400 volunteers serving yearly

-Foster family events increase

-Expanded to 6,000 sqft. space

2020

-Pandemic forces a pivot to non-contact services

-Hosted 1st virtual fundraiser

-Elevated use of technology

-Curls & Coils Classes

2023

-With Love turns 10

-Meeting record numbers of requests monthly

-Hosts 3rd Annual Back to School Drive