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Black History Month is a Perfect Time to Address Racial Inequities
The United States is a prosperous country with abundant opportunities. However, many Americans struggle to gain access to these opportunities,

Trotting Through the Years with Amy
In 1992, Amy Ragan was working for Sheltering Arms’s marketing team when her Executive Director saw an opportunity. Amy, a

Oni’s Drive and BakerRipley’s Support Make Career Dreams Come True
Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Oni Meeks, a young BakerRipley CompTIA A+ graduate and IT professional.

Voices of DACA, a BakerRipley Conversation
June 15, 2022, marks a historic moment: the 10th anniversary of the announcement of DACA. While this anniversary will forever

Crazy Bites: Two Katy Entrepreneurs fulfill their dream
Mauricio always tells people he’s not a chef, but everyone loves his cooking. “No culinary school,” he says with a

Community Forward Initiative is Championing Digital Inclusion in Houston
Since 2019, BakerRipley has proudly partnered with Verizon for a bold new initiative called Community Forward. This initiative started with

Helping hopeful neighbors achieve their Citizenship Dream
Houston is an amazing, vibrant and highly diverse place that we call home. Unfortunately, for many Houston-area immigrant neighbors, becoming

The Fragas Have Shaped Houston for Decades
Today, please join us in honoring and celebrating a special family who has positively impacted generations of Latino Houstonians… the

Rachel’s Story: from Tragedy to Transformation
FROM A TRAGIC START “I did come from somewhat of a broken home,” Rachel recalls, momentarily lost in the memory.

A Conversation with BakerRipley Educators During the Pandemic
From our youngest learners to our more seasoned adult students, BakerRipley is busy creating greater equity in every classroom so

Why Shronica runs the Houston Turkey Trot
“The Houston Turkey Trot is the reason I started running.”

Entrepreneur Connection: Starting a trucking business
BakerRipley’s Entrepreneur Connection program helps neighbors start a trucking business.

Stories from the Recovery: A new lease on life
“The financial assistance and the finished bathroom is a dream come true – and a prayer answered,” Melba said. “I’m so grateful for my case manager, the builders and BakerRipley.”

HUMAN: The Power of Dialogue
Every year, the annual Heart of Gold luncheon celebrates our agency’s history, leaders, partners and neighbors. This year, we tried something different.

Stories from the Recovery: Monique’s Journey
Monique Lampkin experienced financial hardship during the months following Hurricane Harvey, but that didn’t stop her from asking for help and getting back on her feet.

Capital One helps youth entrepreneurs kick-start their businesses.
Capital One guides Youth Entrepreneurs in ther own “Shark Tank” style pitch competition.

VIDEO: Houston is a Welcoming City
We are a globally-connected, culturally-fluent city where migration and resettlement are central functions.

Resilient cities plan for urban migration
While national leaders establish borders and visa regimes, local authorities are responsible for welcoming new arrivals.

My Hope for Black History Month
Therefore, it is my sincere hope that as we commence with forums, cultural events, movie screenings and more for Black History month we examine how it informs the work we are currently doing.

Making Holiday Connections!
Every December, we host “Holiday Connections” thanks to our partnerships with Aramark and Constellation. From gifts to crafts to food and fun, these celebrations allow our Baker-Ripley and Cleveland-Ripley communities to come together and enjoy the season of giving.

A Home Away From Home
Carve out a few hours of your day before carving your turkey and give back to your community.

A Fresh Start
Our partners at Chevron have made an impact on 15,000 people over 13 years with this simple act.