Areté Foundation

Building a stronger community

The Areté Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to serving McKinney and its surrounding areas by fostering the athlete in all of us and supporting families.

Four girls in face masks packing food at a Meals on Wheels Collin County warehouse
AretéFoundation

Our mission

Building a stronger community

The Areté Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to serving McKinney and its surrounding areas by fostering the athlete in all of us and supporting families. Our mission is to promote physical fitness, character development, and personal growth through athletic programs and resources. We aim to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that empowers individuals and families to thrive. Through partnerships, community engagement, and educational initiatives, we strive to enhance the well-being in those we are blessed to coach and serve, and strengthen the positive fabric of our community.

“We created this foundation as an extension of our Areté family, born from a desire to give back to the community that has fueled our passion for youth sports. Our commitment is personal - rooted in the belief that by giving, we not only strengthen our community but also nurture the very spirit that has made Areté a home for aspiring athletes and compassionate hearts.”

Lance and Marianne Black, Founding Members

In the community

Giving back, one team at a time.

A volunteer in a purple Miracle League shirt stands behind a boy in a wheelchair on a gym floor
Eight girls pose in front of a brick wall mural that reads “More than a meal, serving our community”
A boy in a red jersey sits on a gym floor beside two smiling girls in purple Miracle League shirts
A group of girls and a man in purple Miracle League Frisco Texas shirts pose together in a gym
Smiling girls stand behind open insulated Meals on Wheels delivery bags
Eight smiling girls stand in front of an open walk-in cooler

Founding members

Areté Foundation Founding Members

Areté Foundation, created to extend that impact even further and ensure that we eliminate all financial barriers preventing youth from gaining access to the transformative power of sports. Through financial assistance, community partnerships, and service initiatives, the Foundation supports families and organizations in need—right here in our own backyard. By becoming a founding member, you’re helping open doors for every young athlete to reach their highest potential and creating a lasting legacy of development beyond the court.

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