The Heart Behind the MPS Moore Love Campaign

 

Moore Love is a student-led philanthropic campaign that generates funds from August through
February and donates 100% of its proceeds to local beneficiaries that directly support students' needs. Moore Love boards, committees and chairs in each high school plan activities and smaller campaigns for Moore Love, with schools competing to raise the most money for the selected non-profits.

 

Each feeder school, from middle to grade schools, also participates in its own campaign. Each campaign raises money in different ways, from funny sock days and talent shows to even Moore Love assemblies. These amounts then feed into their high school's totals, adding to the friendly competition.

 

One of the most unique aspects of the Moore Love annual campaign is how it gets students from all three high schools to work together to raise funds for the greater good of the district. Although there will be an internal fundraising competition, all donations are placed in one large "bucket" and divided among the selected nonprofits.  

 

Southmoore senior Coleman Evans is a Student Council senator, a varsity soccer player and a member of the Superintendent's Leadership Academy. He's been involved with Moore Love for two years, initially serving as the finance chair.

 

"Moore Love is an amazing organization with a super impactful mission that I wish people would know more about. I am constantly meeting new people and forming new partnerships to support our mission, so it was easy to get the hang of the social aspects through repetition, and it set me up for a lot of success this year. We also plan a lot of events throughout the year, so last year I was able to step back a little more and learn from the people above me.” Evans said.

 

"This year, I can take the reins and lead the events we run. Our biggest goal this year, besides raising money, has been to spread the word about what Moore Love is, what we do and whom we do it for.“ Evans said.

Moore Love has thus far raised almost $2 million since its first campaign in 2018. All of the funds have gone to various local nonprofits over the years. A major organization and effort that Moore Love has contributed to is The Bridges of Moore project. This initiative aims to provide housing for homeless MPS high school students.

 

Additionally, Moore Love is dedicated to funding the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma: Backpack Program each year. This program provides food in backpacks to approximately 700 elementary students from Moore Public Schools who lack enough food at home to sustain them over the weekend.

 

Westmoore junior Madilyn Rae Cramer is a drama student, is a member of the Superintendent's Leadership Academy, and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Cramer has been involved with Westmoore's Moore Love Committee for two years.

 

"Ever since I was in elementary, I remember our school putting on all these events. I was always so curious about why they were raising money and what it was for. I remember asking my mom one day. She said, ‘It's for this thing called Moore Love.’ It's such an amazing campaign, and I love being a part of it," Cramer said.

 

An important event that Moore Love students put on to kick off each year of the annual campaign is the Moore Love Tours and Visit in the fall. During this one morning, each high school hosts an event for the Student Councils and Moore Love officers of each feeder school to attend.

Often, each school has its Moore Love Tours and Visit to attract students and get them interested in staying involved as they move into junior high and high school. During the event, the younger students learn all about Moore Love, what their funds will support, and they often take a tour of their future high school.

 

"It's so much fun, and we're getting to make those connections with our future Jags. These are the people who will drive Moore Love once we're gone. We teach them early, letting them know what we're all about and how they can help whenever they get into high school," Cramer said.

For the 2025-2026 school year, the nonprofits that the Moore Love officers chose are The Bridges of Moore, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children and Ally's House. Each of these non-profit organizations tackles different social issues across in our community, which can quietly include MPS students.

 

Westmoore senior Beck McQuire is the senior class president and is involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, S.Q.U.A.D., the Asian American Society, Multicultural Club, the Superintendent's Leadership Academy and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Since their sophomore year, McGuire has found a particular interest in being on the Moore Love Committee.

"These are really great organizations that we are raising money for. It's very cool to see the Moore Love campaign evolve as I've grown as a student. It's something I've become passionate about, seeing how it really does make a difference for students. And, it's something that we can all be a part of," McGuire said.

 

Southmoore senior Tejas Patel is the high school's DECA chapter president, is a member of the National Honor Society and is a member of the Student Board of Directors for The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma Branch. These current experiences also align well with her two years of work with Moore Love at Southmoore.

"The money we earn directly impacts students in our community and the ones who could be sitting right next to us in class who need help. The feeling of helping others and doing a selfless deed is like no other, and you can connect with your school on a deeper level,” said Patel.

 

“It can be competitive because many people want to be involved in school activities and in SaberCat Pride to be better than other high schools. It not only helps plan, organize and initiate events to raise money for nonprofits, but also keeps us active within our student body.

 

"Moore Love has been unforgettable. I will always cherish the memories and friendships I have made while being a part of such a special organization," Patel said.

 

Learn more about Moore Love with this link.