A Summer of STEM Discovery with YMCA Youth
The YMCA of Greater Houston continues to fulfill its commitment as a community-centered organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Every day, they create opportunities that help young people grow and thrive, providing high quality programs from early childhood through graduation and beyond. In June, the Spindletop Army visited the YMCA’s summer […]
Inspiring Future Innovators Through STEM Exploration
For more than 25 years, the Youth Development Center (YDC) has worked to close academic gaps and give students a stronger path toward graduating high school and building brighter futures. YDC provides high quality academic support at no cost to 120 underserved and academically struggling students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Northeast Houston. Their […]
A Spooktacular Evening: Étoile Academy’s Trunk or Treat Celebration
For the past three years, Spindletop has delighted in bringing volunteers together to help facilitate Kids’ Meals’ annual Trunk or Treat celebration. Unfortunately, this year’s event was cancelled due to inclement weather. Spindletop contacted some of its non-profit partners and was delighted to learn that Étoile Academy Charter School would be hosting its inaugural Trunk […]
Packing Gratitude: NOV Brings Thanksgiving Cheer to Families at The CAC
As children receive services from The CAC, the staff’s hope is that their processes will provide these families with the tools necessary to help them on their journey to heal from abuse. Part of that journey is instilling normalcy back into their lives. This year, 20 NOV Young Professionals gathered in November to bring happiness […]
Growing Hope: Flowserve Volunteers Beautify The Children’s Assessment Center
In October, Flowserve Corporation held their 5th Annual Spindletop Connections Event with The Children’s Assessment Center (The CAC). The important work of The CAC is guided by the belief that all children in our community deserve to grow up safe, happy and healthy, and that begins with child victims of sexual abuse and their parents […]
Packing Comfort and Care: ConocoPhillips Supports The CAC’s Caregivers
ConocoPhillips volunteers rolled up their sleeves to spread comfort and care, assembling 600 goodie bags for caregivers served by The Children’s Assessment Center (The CAC). Handed out during therapy sessions, these bags are meant to lift spirits and show families that they are not alone in their healing journey. The CAC is more than just […]
Connecting for a Cause: First Community Credit Union Partners with Crime Stoppers
In September, Spindletop brought Crime Stoppers of Houston to the FCCU offices to carry out another Connections event. Crime Stoppers’ Safe Community Institute is a one stop show for all things public safety and crime prevention. This program takes propound steps to prevent future crime through citizen empowerment and education by training community members, parents, […]
Planting Seeds of Purpose: Volunteers Help Brookwood Thrive
The Brookwood Community fosters a spirited and uplifting educational environment where adults with disabilities are empowered through meaningful work, gaining a deep sense of belonging and purpose. Brookwood citizens thrive as they live and work in a creative atmosphere that nurtures personal growth, development, and fulfillment. In September, the Spindletop Army came together for our […]
Bingo, Boots, and Big Impact: A Night of Community Giving
he Spindletop Soirée continues to unite all generations of the energy industry – from young professionals to emerging leaders to executives – for an evening of networking, philanthropy, and fun. Hosted by the Spindletop Management Committee, the Third Annual Spindletop Soirée, Boot Scootin’ Bingo, took place on August 22, 2025, at SPJST Lodge 88. Guests […]
Supporting Bright Futures: Community Volunteers Help Students Head Back to School
The Children’s Assessment Center (The CAC) provides a safe and supportive haven for sexually abused children and their families, offering the compassionate care and treatment they deserve. Through a highly effective multidisciplinary team approach, The CAC focuses on preventing, assessing, investigating, and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases, while also offering comprehensive treatment. Beyond immediate intervention, […]