Collaboration is key to recovery
Hurricane Harvey dealt a devastating blow to Carlos Tejada, but he overcame adversity thanks to various agencies collaborating to rebuild homes and lives.
Caring for a Mother with Dementia
Beverly Williams attributes the BakerRipley Dementia Day center for extending her mother’s life.
Early Childhood Education: The Hernandez Story
When Angie enrolled her first son Bryan, now age 8, in the early childhood program, she knew he would get a good education. What she didn’t know was how much the school would impact both of her boys and herself.
Rethinking Health and Wellness
VP of Wellness Jane Bavinaeu shares how BakerRipley is looking at current health care trends, what factors influences health and community wellness programs.
Disaster Response: Humanitarian plan unveiled
The new plan outlines ways we can better serve our immigrant population during times of crisis like Hurricane Harvey.
Xochitl Avalos: Co-Founder of Café con la Policia
At Heart of Gold 2019, Xochitl described her project that connects community members with police officers.
James: An Immigration Story
His life changed when he found BakerRipley’s Immigration and Citizenship Program.
Adele Green: A Caregiver Story
At Heart of Gold 2019, Adele shared her experience with the BakerRipley Dementia Day Center.
First to complete GED Program in East Aldine
“This was one of my dreams and I was able to do it because of BakerRipley and its supporters.”
– Irene Rodriguez
Heart of Gold Becomes an Experience
This year, BakerRipley’s Heart of Gold proved to be more than the average luncheon.
Entrepreneurs compete in Lánzate Houston
BakerRipley’s Small Business announced “Lánzate Houston” winners.
Stories from the Recovery: The Giving Spirit
“I walked door-to-door as a postal employee and delivered recovery information to residents. The whole neighborhood flooded, so everyone needed help. Eventually, BakerRipley information came from a client on my mail route.” – Clayton Jackson, BakerRipley Disaster Recovery neighbor
Wisdom Exchange: Bobbie has a word of advice
“That is the message that I have for young people – do what is right and take what you have and make it the best.” – Bobbie Wooten Moorehead
“The only way to create change is to be engaged.”
Graci Garces, BakerRipley’s Director of Community Engagement, shares tips on how to stay engaged and how we’ve seen neighbors generate positive change for Houston.
Gulfton Community Engineer Recognized
After finding community at BakerRipley’s Gulfton Sharpstown campus, Maria Hernandez joined the Community Engineers program and started a group that changed Gulfton’s parks.
Stories from the Recovery: Prayers Answered
“I knew the keys to my success were Dorothy and Robin with BakerRipley. They made me feel comfortable, I prayed for them and I trusted they would help me get my home put back together – and they did!” – Betty Cole, BakerRipley Disaster Recovery Neighbor
Why Shronica runs the Houston Turkey Trot
“The Houston Turkey Trot is the reason I started running.”
Stories from the Recovery: Team Work Makes the Dream Work
“Natasha and her 11 neighbors that I’m working with hold a special place in my heart. These are hard-working families trying to make it. Harvey came in and ravaged this place of dreams. They are trying to bounce back and BakerRipley is helping.” – Mara Busey, BakerRipley Disaster Case Manager
Entrepreneurship: Coffee changed their lives
For Sidia and Mario Guzman, coffee is much more than a simple beverage. It is part of their identity and a way of life
New Neighbor school illuminates learning journey for brothers
Two years ago, Paola Claros and her husband Santos fled the constant violence in their native Honduras, along with their two young sons Alex and Diego. The boys struggled in school until they transferred to BakerRipley’s New Neighbor school.
A launching pad for small business owners
Meet some of the entrepreneurs that have participated in our Entrepreneur Connection Program
Q&A: How we support local entrepreneurs
We talked with Estella Gonzalez, Assistant Director of Economic Opportunity, about what makes our Entrepreneurship Connection program unique.
Stories from the Recovery: Mold – The Hidden Harvey Danger
“We just ripped carpet out of a house last week. It had been soaked from Harvey flood waters from over a year ago and you could see and smell the mold in the home the moment we walked through the door.” – Sommer Harrison, BakerRipley Home Restoration Program Director
