Empowering Youth.

Building Futures.

EDUCATION  +  SPORTS  +  MINISTRY

What We Do

We are a Houston-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to realize their full potential through comprehensive education, sports, and ministry programs. 
To contact SpringSpirit please reach out to [email protected]

EDUCATION

Our educational programming focuses on a wide range of support elements to assist children to ensure a strong educational foundation. 
​The elements consist of literacy, academic intervention, S.T.E.M., College and Career Guidance, and post-graduation transition support.

SPORTS

Our athletic programs teach physical development, healthy habits, life skills (teamwork, self-respect, perseverance, etc..) and many other traits.

MINISTRY

Our spiritual development programming delivers Christian messaging in small group Bible studies, weekly worship for children and their families, and faith-based summer camps.

Our Mission

SpringSpirit exists to provide pathways for youth to realize life opportunities through ​sports, education, and mentoring programs based on Christian principles.

SpringSpirit Student Testimonials

Alberto

"SpringSpirit has always offered me mentors and tutorials that helped me a lot throughout high school."

Gabby

"Sometimes I just like to come hang out with my small group and learn about God."

Christian

"I've gotten a lot closer to [my soccer coaches]. They're family to me now.
​If I have a problem I always go to them."

Our Story

Melissa and Kenny Baldwin
Co-founders
SpringSpirit was established in 2009 to offer underserved kids, at scale, the same life opportunities that President and Founder, Kenny Baldwin, received in life. Kenny grew up in a community that looks very similar to the one SpringSpirit serves today, believing that the best life could offer him--if he worked really hard—was perhaps to manage a fast food restaurant when he grew up. But he was lucky enough to have encouraging and loving parents, baseball, the local church, and loving mentors in his life who encouraged him in his studies and beyond.
​Through those relationships, he was challenged to pursue college and attended Rice University on a baseball scholarship. After a stint in the minor leagues, he was hired by Arthur Andersen, beginning what would become his successful consulting career. Kenny retired earlier than most to spend more time with his family, but knew that he still had a lot to give. Grateful for the grace and support he received in life, he and his wife decided to use his consulting skills and relationships to build an organization that would give other underserved kids the same sorts of preparation and life opportunities he received. Thus, SpringSpirit was born.

Our Core Values

Integrity
We believe that trust is built on honesty and ensuring that our behaviors match our words. We will act ethically, legally, and according to our Christian principles. 
Teamwork
We rely on the talent and experience of every member of our staff to meet our mission goals. We will work as a team to achieve our common and individual goals, communicate openly, share ideas, and support each other.
Respect the Individual 
We strive to create a workplace where employees learn from others, and each person's unique skills, gifts, and experience are recognized. 
Family & Community
We are committed to improving the lives of the families and youth of Spring Branch. We will listen to the community in order to understand the specific ways in which we can help, and we will deliver quality programming. 
Perseverance
We will be consistent and dedicated in our mission. We will serve with a positive attitude and remain focused when we encounter obstacles.
Operational Excellence
We are committed to building a team of competent, caring individuals who will represent the values of SpringSpirit.