Much of MoreLove’s work is sustained by our Committee Chairs and the volunteers who serve alongside them. A closer look:

Our Advocacy Committee, chaired by Josh Alfrey (he/him), carries out projects focused on community care.

• The Advocacy Committee’s YouDeserve MoreLove Project serves LGBTQIA2S+ individuals with a special focus on transgender healthcare. Project parts:
  • Transgender Adult Support Group – A confidential, peer-led support group intentionally held for transgender adults and the loved ones who support them (18+).
  • Chosen Family Hangout – A free, all-ages event with a new fun activity each meeting. 2026 meeting themes include: Clothing Swap & Movie Watch, Zine Making, Pride Month Corn hole, Cookout & Community Resource Fair, Pumpkin Painting & Potluck, End of the Year Crafts & Comfort Snacks, and more.
  • Gender-Affirming Resource Distribution – Gender-affirming resources provided to transgender individuals.
  • Gender Affirming Recovery Grant (GARG) – The GARG supports trans individuals during their recovery from gender-affirming surgery by reducing financial burdens that often come with taking time off work.
  • LGBTQIA2S+ Workshops and Clinics – Led by transgender peers, these trainings help create affirming spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ people.

• The Advocacy Committee’s MoreLove Community Project houses our free direct-impact initiatives that serve the broader community. Project parts:
  • Community Thanksgiving – A free Thanksgiving meal in a welcoming, all-ages space. 
  • Community Food Drives – Direct impact events where MoreLove works with partner organizations to collect and share food with neighbors.
  • Community Free Yard Sales – Direct impact events where MoreLove works with partner organizations to distribute donated items at no cost.
  • Community Access Clothing & Resource Distribution – We provide assistance, with priority for those in rural marginalized communities in Eastern Kentucky who may have limited access to other resources. 

Our Multicultural Committee, chaired by J.A. Hernández (he/they) carries out projects focused on migrant communities and people of color.

• The Multicultuiral Committee’s Safely Forward Project focuses on safety and rights awareness for migrant and multicultural communities. Project parts:
  • Distributing Know Your Rights Red Cards – We distribute red cards that explain constitutional rights and how to assert them during encounters with law enforcement or immigration agents.
  • Safety Marshaling and Deescalation Team – Trained volunteers who serve as de-escalators, safety marshals, or first aid responders at protests and community events.
  • Lavender Graduation – A biannual celebration with FCC recognizing marginalized graduates.

The Events Committee, chaired by Jackie Demmon (she/her) runs teams to carry out MoreLove event needs that aren’t already managed by an existing MoreLove project.

• The Events-4-Money Team organizes fundraising-focused events that support MoreLove’s programs. 2026 planned events:
  • Cookie Challenge and Silent Auction (TBD 2026)

• The Event Tabling Team represents MoreLove at vendor events and community tabling opportunities. 2026 planned events:
  • Morehead Arts and Eats, LGBTQIA2S+ Health Fair, Morehead Harvest Festival, MSU Eagle Fest

The Media Committee, chaired by Eli Banks, APSS (they/he/she), runs teams that support MoreLove’s creators, engagement, communications, and digital infrastructure.

• The Media Committee’s Design Team manages our social media, website, and digital infrastructure. And creates the art, photography, print materials, and digital media content that support our work.

• The Media Committee’s Engagement Team leads external relations, community engagement, partnerships, and sponsorships. This team appoints coordinators to manage specific initiatives:
  • Engagement Coordinators – Builds relationships, represents MoreLove in professional and community spaces, and connects collaboration opportunities back to the team.
  • Sponsorship Coordinators – Coordinate sponsorship outreach, data intake, tracking, and fulfillment for MoreLove programs and events.

• Our Media Internship offers college credit opportunities where interns design and execute a capstone project. Recent capstone projects:
  • Fall 2025: Remember: You’re Human Social Media Campaign by Angelina.
  • Spring 2026: Uplifted: Art Exhibition by Amiee.

Founded in 2024

MoreLove began with neighbors, community members, and local business owners taking collective action to support marginalized people more intentionally. In a rural place like ours, barriers are often magnified by distance, limited infrastructure, and a lack of visibility.

In the face of growing hostility toward marginalized people, our community chose to respond with care, by forming MoreLove: a Morehead, Kentucky based nonprofit serving marginalized folks.

MoreLove co-founder Eli Banks (they/he/she) developed our mission and organizational framework as a New Leaders Council capstone project. The MoreLove co-founding team grounded that mission through hands-on support and selfless community connection.

Today, MoreLove shows up through direct support, advocacy, and community-centered events that create welcoming, affirming spaces rooted in dignity and respect.

We believe in the power of compassionate action to create meaningful change.