There’s never a dull moment in Ishani Gandi’s life. Between juggling schoolwork, college prep, serving as the Treasurer of the Southlake Foundation, and other extracurriculars, it’s hard to imagine there’s enough time for more—but that’s just the beginning of Gandi’s already-impressive resume.
Currently serving as the Youth Services Philanthropy Officer for the American Red Cross North Texas Region, Gandi has made it her mission to make a meaningful impact through every role she takes on. While many young people envision their future paths, Southlake Carroll Senior Ishani Gandi is already turning her dreams into reality by passionately dedicating herself to service.
Most recently, Ishani poured her energy into organizing a standout fundraiser through the Red Cross called Stand for Sickle Cell. The campaign addressed the needs of individuals living with sickle cell disease, a chronic condition requiring frequent blood transfusions and bone marrow treatments. Through her leadership, the campaign brought together schools and volunteers across North Texas, resulting in a series of events like car washes and bake sales that collectively raised $13,000.
“Everyone was super committed to it,” Gandi explained. “They were asking questions and looking for ways to contribute. It was cool to see everyone as engaged as I was and really committed to the cause.”
Her passion for service extends far beyond fundraising. Ishani has been involved with the Red Cross since her freshman year, starting as a social media and information vlogger. Over the years, her role evolved, enabling her to take on larger responsibilities and engage deeply with healthcare and community-focused initiatives. Motivated by her interest in healthcare and public policy, she uses every opportunity to advocate for those in need and inspire others to join her mission.
Her impressive contributions stem from a deep-seated passion for service.
“I’m able to balance it all because I love what I do,” she shared. “I never have to force myself to do any of this. I just enjoy being able to make a difference.”
That enthusiasm shines through in every project she takes on, as she works tirelessly to better her community and motivate others to follow suit.
With young leaders like Ishani at the forefront, Southlake’s future is bright—a community enriched by compassion, dedication, and a shared commitment to making the world a better place.
It’s time for the Great American Cleanup once again!
Spring is here, and there’s no better time for a community-wide cleanup to keep our city looking fresh! Gather your friends and family and join Keep Southlake Beautiful as we do our part in The Great American Cleanup. Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup is part of a nationwide effort in more than 20,000 communities year-round.
Join us on Saturday, May 13, at the Parkwood Training Center at 9:00 AM for a morning of city beautification and community-building. Keep Southlake Beautiful staff will be on-site at the Parkwood Training Center (the old Senior Center) at 307 Parkwood Dr. early in the morning to provide your volunteer team with a light breakfast. Drink some coffee, eat a bagel, and collect your cleanup supplies and KSB swag!
This year’s cleanup sites include available streets from our Adopt-A-Street program! Once you eat breakfast and pick up your supplies, you will be assigned a road to clean up. Head over to that street to play your part in beautifying Southlake. Once done, meet us back at Parkwood to drop off your trash bags and return your supplies! It'll be a great morning to give back and earn volunteer hours!
We can’t wait to see you at The Great American Cleanup! Learn more about this event and register today!
It’s time for the Great American Cleanup once again!
Spring is here, and there’s no better time for a community-wide cleanup to keep our city looking fresh! Gather your friends and family and join Keep Southlake Beautiful as we do our part in The Great American Cleanup. Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup is part of a nationwide effort in more than 20,000 communities year-round.
Join us on Saturday, May 13, at the Parkwood Training Center at 9:00 AM for a morning of city beautification and community-building. Keep Southlake Beautiful staff will be on-site at the Parkwood Training Center (the old Senior Center) at 307 Parkwood Dr. early in the morning to provide your volunteer team with a light breakfast. Drink some coffee, eat a bagel, and collect your cleanup supplies and KSB swag!
This year’s cleanup sites include available streets from our Adopt-A-Street program! Once you eat breakfast and pick up your supplies, you will be assigned a road to clean up. Head over to that street to play your part in beautifying Southlake. Once done, meet us back at Parkwood to drop off your trash bags and return your supplies! It'll be a great morning to give back and earn volunteer hours!
We can’t wait to see you at The Great American Cleanup! Learn more about this event and register today!
Start the season of giving a bit early this year on North Texas Giving Day!
Founded in 2009, North Texas Giving Day is an online event organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas. Donors can contribute to this 18-hour event regardless of their physical ability or volunteer status.
More than 3,000 nonprofits will participate in North Texas Giving Day. Organizers describe it as "the largest community-wide giving event in the nation," encouraging nonprofits to get involved.
Since its start, North Texas Giving Day has raised more than $441 million for nonprofits.
The giving season began early for the Southlake Chamber of Commerce. The organization previewed the North Texas Giving Day event during its August luncheon. A drawing for $1,000 was held for 17 local nonprofit organizations that spoke about their missions. John Fletcher of Fletcher Consulting Public Relations donated the $1,000 giveaway award.
Nonprofits in attendance included:
GRACE was presented with the $1,000 grand prize from a random drawing.
For more information about North Texas Giving Day, how to contribute to your community, or to donate, visit the North Texas Giving Day website.
This July, join the City of Southlake’s Community Services Department for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how the City of Southlake is stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient because of parks and recreation. We have a full schedule of how residents of all ages and abilities can celebrate this month—so make sure to check out our official 2022 Park and Recreation Calendar.
Southlake’s Community Services Department is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to share their experience, memories, and stories about what parks and recreation mean to them. With everything from our award-winning recreation facility, The Marq, world-class community parks, innovative programs, and the incredible Bob Jones Nature Center, there are plenty of ways that you can celebrate with us, as well!
“The theme We Rise Up is extremely appropriate for the individuals that make up the Community Services Department because they are a diverse and talented group of people who are constantly rising up to the occasion to fulfill our department's mission to provide world-class experiences for the citizens of Southlake” stated David Miller, Deputy Director of Community Services.
NRPA and the City of Southlake encourage everyone that supports parks and recreation to share how it has improved their quality of life, as well as why their local park and recreation professionals are important to them, on social media with the hashtag #RiseUpJuly
To learn more about Park and Recreation Month and its history, visit www.nrpa.org/July. Check out our daily calendar of ways you can join in on the celebration at www.experiencesouthlake.com.
How do you Rise Up for Parks and Recreation?
