Opening Doors to Opportunity: Scholarships Help Students Achieve Their Dreams
The British American Foundation of Texas (BAFTX) helps high-achieving, financially challenged Texas students pursue college education. Since 2007, BAFTX has empowered talented individuals to become leaders in STEM and business, transforming their lives and communities. Although students are bright and motivated, many of them face financial barriers they cannot overcome alone. It is through the […]
Fighting Hunger Together: More Than 2,000 Pounds of Food Collected for Houston Families
Spindletop partnered with the Christian Community Service Center, Kids’ Meals and Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston for the Fifth Annual Spindletop Virtual Food Drive. Volunteers had the opportunity to contribute via an Amazon Wish List, outlining the most critical needs of families facing food insecurity and poverty. This year’s initiative resulted in the collection […]
Inspiring Future Innovators: Students Showcase Creative Solutions at DesignQuest
Since 1998, YES Prep Public Schools has redefined what is possible in public education. With over 20,000 college-bound students across 24 campuses, YES Prep serves as a system of high-performing public charter schools proving that students from underserved communities can achieve at the highest academic levels. Their proven results demonstrate that better outcomes are not […]
Honoring Our Spindletop Circle Members
INDIVIDUAL GIVING SOCIETY FOR EXECUTIVES, EMERGING LEADERS & RETIREES IN ENERGY Spindletop Circle is made up of generous individuals committed to improving the lives of at-risk children throughout our community. Our passionate supporters help set these special children on paths to brighter, healthier, and happier futures. Spindletop has been connecting at-risk youth to resources that […]
Serving Together: The Spindletop Army Delivers a Year of Community Impact
In 2018, Spindletop launched a program to engage the energy industry’s next-generation leaders in its mission. The Spindletop Management Committee (SMC) was formed to bring together rising leaders from across the industry and unite them in service with Spindletop’s non-profit partners. In its seventh year, the SMC has been essential in building what is now […]
Partnering for Sweet Dreams: 150 Beds Distributed to Houston’s Children
Every child deserves a good night’s sleep; however, many children across our city are not so lucky. Some sleep on the floor in sleeping bags while others share a bed with multiple siblings. Houston Children’s Charity, a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of Greater Houston’s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children who have been underserved, […]
Rebuilding Together: Houston’s Energy Community Supports Kerr County Flood Relief
In times of unimaginable loss—it’s about coming together as neighbors, as Texans, and as human beings. In response to the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country, Spindletop Community Impact Partners, the IADC Houston Chapter, and the American Association of Drilling Engineers Houston Chapter have come together to contribute $60,000 to the Kerr County Flood […]
Partnering for Hope: Spindletop Recognized for Commitment to Empowering Abused Children
Spindletop was honored at The CAC Houston Spirit of Spring Annual Gala in April 2025. During the event, The CAC marked each pivotal moment in their history that has shaped their mission and strengthened their commitment to empower sexually abused children and their families. Spindletop was honored as part of their Innovate Era, where the […]
Serving with Purpose: Insights from Ashley Wade’s First Year at Spindletop
“2024 has been an extraordinary year for Spindletop, and as I reflect on the journey, I feel immense pride in being part of an organization that positively impacts vulnerable children. Highlights of my first year include learning about the amazing charities we partner with and meeting the dedicated individuals behind them. I’ve been amazed by […]
Gratitude, Growth, and Impact: A Year-End Message from Our Executive Director
Dear Friends, With another year in the books, I cherish how Spindletop has grown in making its imprint on our community’s most vulnerable population – children. In today’s world, children of all walks of life face unique challenges that can affect their overall well-being; however, when you add in the barrier of living in poverty […]