Looking to Empower Your Team and Give Back? Discover Spindletop Connections!
With enthusiasm for volunteer projects growing among our sponsor companies, Spindletop launched the program, Spindletop Connections in 2021 to help meet this need. This program acts as a connector between corporations and non-profits by planning impactful volunteer events that align with the values of the participating companies. Companies contributing $10,000 or more to Spindletop in […]
Together We Give: Spindletop Army Joins Forces to Feed Houston’s Families
In Spring 2024, we proudly supported two impactful initiatives focused on fighting food insecurity and promoting healthy nutrition for children and families in need. Fourth Annual Virtual Food Drive Spindletop partnered with the Christian Community Service Center and Kids’ Meals for the Fourth Annual Spindletop Virtual Food Drive. This year’s drive was facilitated through an […]
Thank You, NOV, for Six Years of Supporting Unity in Community!
In November 2024, the Spindletop Management Committee was excited to present the Sixth Annual Unity in Community, a day of volunteerism and fellowship! This year, the event took on a new venue, Tejas Brewery, where nearly 80 enthusiastic volunteers came together to support six remarkable non-profit partners: Bo’s Place, The Brookwood Community, Casa de Esperanza […]
Powering Change: Rising Energy Leaders Driving Volunteer Impact at Spindletop
In 2018, Spindletop launched a new initiative to engage rising leaders in the energy industry in its mission. The Spindletop Management Committee (SMC), formerly known as the Emerging Leader Steering Committee, was established to bring together rising energy leaders in an effort to create a volunteer program where individuals from across the industry could unite […]
Building Future Innovators: Spindletop’s Summer of STEM Brings Science to Life for Houston’s Youth
Spindletop is proud to continue its annual tradition of Spindletop Summer of STEM, an exciting hands-on volunteer initiative aimed at inspiring the next generation of innovators that brings the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math to children served by its non-profit partners. Through a series of fun and engaging events, Spindletop has the privilege […]
2019 Spindletop Toy Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer to At-Risk Kids
The Spindletop Toy Drive brings joy to children each year during the holiday season. As guests arrive at the Spindletop Holiday Ball, they are greeted by “thank you’s” from the 6th grade YES Prep elves as their gifts are collected. From age-appropriate books to toys to clothing, the generosity of our Holiday Ball guests spreads […]
Emerging Leaders Host Inaugural Spindletop Unity in Community
A Day of Volunteering and Fellowship Generously Underwritten by National Oilwell Varco In November of 2019, the Spindletop Emerging Leader Steering Committee hosted its inaugural flagship event, Spindletop Unity in Community, a day of volunteering and fellowship. Nearly 100 volunteers from across the oil and gas industry dispersed among five different charities serving at-risk youth […]
Spindletop Hosts the Inaugural STEM Saturday with YDC in 2019
Inaugural STEM Saturday at Youth Development Center Youth Development Center (YDC) is an afterschool program that offers exemplary academic development to struggling students in grades 1 through 6. While nurturing the whole child, the program focuses on developing literacy and math skills to help students from economically disadvantaged households become successful in school. In April […]
Spindletop Army Volunteers with YMCA in 2019
YMCA of Greater Houston With 25 centers across the Greater Houston area, the YMCA of Greater Houston is committed to building stronger communities for youth development. Values and skills learned early are vital building blocks for life. Because of the YMCA, more young people are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life […]
Spindletop Volunteers Judge Drone Racing Competition with Workshop Houston
All-Earth Ecobot Challenge Workshop Houston provides creative, technical and educational resources to at-risk youth. Their vision is to lay the groundwork for a just society by creating a community that provides children and teens with support, expanded opportunities and alternative definitions of success. In May 2019, Workshop partnered with the Harris County Department of Education […]