Southlake Foundation

08/13/2026

We’re excited to bring our nonprofit community together for the inaugural Community Connect!

Hosted by Southlake Foundation The Westin Southlake, and Southlake Rotary Club, this special evening is all about appreciating the volunteers and nonprofit organizations who give so much of their time to serve our communities.

It’s also a chance for nonprofits to come together, share their missions, meet other organizations and community leaders, and find new ways to collaborate.

Friday, September 18, 2026
5:00 PM onwards
The Westin Southlake

Celebrate • Connect • Collaborate

Nonprofit organizations interested in participating can register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Y1FuUdm33v

It’s a free event, and there’s no cost for nonprofits to participate.

We look forward to celebrating the people who spend so much of their time serving others and bringing our nonprofit community together for a wonderful evening!

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

🇺🇸❤️ Southlake Foundation wishes you a Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate 250 years of freedom, unity, and hope, let us honor the values that bring communities together and inspire a brighter future. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day! 🎆✨

07/03/2026

Join us at the City of Southlake's Stars & Stripes Celebration! 🇺🇸

Come visit the Southlake Foundation & American Legion booths next to Starbucks at Southlake Town Square and say hello to our amazing student volunteers! As we celebrate 250 years of American Independence, we'll have face painting, lemonade, and fun games for families to enjoy.

📍 Southlake Town Square
⏰ 5:00 PM
🎆 Fireworks at 9:30 PM

We can't wait to celebrate this special evening with our community. See you there! 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave heroes who gave everything for our freedom 🇺🇸✨
Their courage, sacrifice, and legacy will forever inspire generations. Southlake Foundation honors the spirit of service and unity today and always ❤️🙏

05/10/2026

A mother’s love is the foundation of every happy family ❤️🌸 This Mother’s Day, celebrate the strength, warmth, and endless care that moms bring into our lives every single day ✨💖 Wishing all the amazing mothers love, joy, and beautiful memories today and always 💐

05/06/2026

We want to share an important update with our community.

*********A Statement from Southlake Foundation*********

Who We Are:
Southlake Foundation is an award-winning, volunteer-run, IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organization, recognized as the Best Civic Organization in Southlake.
Our mission is to support the community through youth programs, public servant appreciation, career initiatives, and charitable giving. No board member or volunteer receives compensation; instead, our members contribute thousands of hours and significant personal donations annually.

Our Work
The Foundation lives out this mission through various appreciative acts for the City of Southlake, police, firefighters, public works, USPS employees, and school staff across all 10 CISD buildings. We also do significant work for Grace “Feed the Kids” and “Grocery Giveaway.” Our financial contributions include $10,000 to the War Veterans of the American Legion, $11,000 to the Carroll Education Foundation, and $10,000 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, among many others. All funds raised are reinvested directly back into the community.

Special Olympics and Individuals with Disabilities:
The 2024 and 2025 Southlake Foundation galas raised money to benefit Special Olympics and individuals with disabilities, a mission the Foundation has fulfilled and continues to fulfill. The Foundation ensures those dollars reach the kids they are meant to serve through a formal application and approval process. This dedicated fund was created in 2024 at the request of local parents of children with disabilities and is held at a local Southlake bank. A five-person committee, four of whom are parents of special needs students, was established to administer this fund.

Setting the Record Straight:
A recent article has created the false impression that the Foundation raised money for Special Olympics and then withheld it.
In truth, Southlake Foundation raised $32,514.00 specifically to benefit Special Olympics and individuals with disabilities. To date, $17,055.87 has been distributed to organizations supporting the cause on a rolling basis as qualifying requests were received, reviewed, and approved. The remaining $15,458.13 is earmarked for these causes and will be distributed to qualifying requests.

How Funds Have Been Used (March 2024 – April 2026):
• Track meet support (T-shirts, medals, and event supplies)
• Job Olympics participation
• State-level cheer participation for special needs students
• Megaphones for track meet
• Aquatics center access for student programs
• School event support (including homecoming activities)
• Special needs community initiatives (Banquets)
• Special Olympics-related program support

All disbursements have been made prior to any media inquiries. Any suggestion is otherwise false. There are no missing funds, and all funds continue to be used for their intended purpose.

The original committee continues to be responsible for approving these disbursements. Kush Rao has never been on this committee and has no vote in the approval process.

Southlake Foundation remains committed to our mission and are deeply grateful for the continued support of our community.

04/24/2026

What an incredible success for this year’s Career Connection Summit and High School Job Fair, a proud Southlake Foundation initiative!

With participation from 30+ local employers, the event gave high school students a valuable opportunity to interview for part-time jobs, network with professionals, and submit hundreds of resumes. It was inspiring to see so many students taking meaningful steps toward their future.

The summit also featured outstanding speakers who shared valuable insights across a wide range of career paths, including hospitality, medical, real estate, psychiatry, technology, manufacturing, resume writing, leadership, and many more industries. Their experience and guidance made a lasting impact on students and attendees alike.

Special thanks to The Westin Southlake for hosting this important event, and to Paul Barham for his big heart and continued support of these amazing community initiatives.

We are grateful to all the employers, speakers, students, and volunteers who helped make this event such a success. The Southlake Foundation is proud to create opportunities that connect young people with careers, mentorship, and bright futures.

04/10/2026

A proud and special moment for all of us at Southlake Foundation
Congratulations to Akhil Sanapala on being named Valedictorian of Carroll ISD 🎓👏
Akhil is not only an exceptional student but also the President of the Southlake Foundation Student Leadership Program, where he has inspired so many through his leadership, dedication, and passion for making a difference.
Seeing him achieve the highest academic honor while leading and giving back to the community makes this moment even more meaningful.
SLF is truly proud of its student president.
The journey ahead is bright, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish, Akhil!
Heartfelt congratulations to his proud parents Raman SanapalaVenkata and Sudha, and his brother Karthik on this wonderful achievement.
“From the classroom to the community—true excellence in every step”.

https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/news-details/~board/district-news/post/announcing-the-carroll-isd-2026-valedictorian-and-salutatorian