BakerRipley

BakerRipley Community Centers are open and will serve as cooling centers on Friday, June19, 2026.

BakerRipley East Aldine Campus
Shapiro Family Welcome Center (Building A)
3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd
Houston, TX 77039
Hours: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Phone: 346-570-4463


BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus
Houston Endowment Welcome Center (Building B)
6500 Rookin St
Houston, TX 77074
Hours: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Phone: 713-273-3700


BakerRipley Pasadena Campus
720 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77504
Hours: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Phone: 713-944-9186

BakerRipley Ripley House
4410 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77011
Hours: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Phone: 713-315-6400

🔥 Time to IGNITE your business idea!

BakerRipley is hosting our annual IgniteHTX Pitch Competition, and we want YOU in the room!

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or already building your dream, this is your chance to:
✔️Get 1-on-1 coaching
✔️ Attend tailored workshops
✔️Pitch to a panel of expert judges
✔️Win up to $5,000 in cash 💵

Open to entrepreneurs across Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Galveston & Waller counties.

10 finalists will be selected to pitch, and one of them could be you.

📅 Application Deadline: July 13th

🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/IgniteHTX2026

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865 — the day enslaved Black Americans in Texas learned of their emancipation. It is a celebration of freedom, Black culture, and the enduring strength of a people who never stopped fighting for justice.

We honor this day and every story of resilience it represents. At BakerRipley, we carry that spirit forward by working every day to expand opportunity and equity for all.

Happy Juneteenth.

BakerRipley is a nonprofit organization that supports communities across Texas with education, job training, small business support, citizenship services, and more.

For 118 years, we've helped families build better lives, and the goal remains the same: a future where every Neighbor has the tools to succeed. Learn more at bakerripley.org

The East Aldine community showed up strong for our Disaster Preparedness Resource Fair. More than 150 families filled the reunion hall to access critical preparedness resources and hands-on demonstrations not typically offered at our regular events.

Neighbors learned how to weatherize windows, use a fire extinguisher safely, and wrap pipes ahead of a freeze, walking away with practical skills to better protect their homes and families.

Each family received essential safety items, including fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and other preparedness tools, with many also receiving power banks. The appreciation from neighbors was clear. They valued the interactive experience as much as the resources provided.

Organized by Ready East Aldine, this event reflects what’s possible when community voice and strong partnerships guide the work. Together, we are helping build a more prepared and resilient East Aldine.

Thank you to all the partners for participating in the event

American Red Cross
BR Weatherization Team
Centerpoint- Customer Service- Electrical
Centerpoint- Energy Efficiency
Centerpoint- Right Tree Right Place/ SMEs
East Aldine Management District
Harris County Emergency Corps
Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Houston Department of Transformation
Pct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia
SBA
The Salvation Army
United Way- 211 Team
Westfield Fire Department
Kauri's Lucky Star Foundation
West Street Recovery

Turn around. Don’t drown. Houston floods fast. ⚠️

Before you get in the car, check conditions first.

🚦 For live road & bayou levels → houstontranstar.org
📲 Sign up for neighborhood alerts → readyharris.org
☎️ Non-emergency help → call 3-1-1

Stay safe, Houston. 🧡

Due to inclement weather , tomorrow’s Food Fair at the BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus (June 16) has been cancelled.

A new food fair date for Gulfton Sharpstown has been added due to tomorrow’s cancellation. The new date is June 30, 2026.

Food Fairs are offered in partnership with the Houston Food Bank.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow’s Food Fair at the BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus (June 20) has been cancelled.

A new food fair date for Gulfton Sharpstown has been added due to tomorrow’s cancellation. The new date is June 30, 2026.

Food Fairs are offered in partnership with the Houston Food Bank.

Your food business dream deserves a seat at the table. 🍽️
The Entrepreneur's Table is BakerRipley's 5-week food business accelerator built for aspiring and existing food entrepreneurs who are ready to stop winging it and start winning.
Whether you run a food truck, home kitchen, catering company, mobile bar, meal prep biz, or bakery, this program was made for YOU.
Here's what's on the menu over 5 weeks:
✅ Pricing for profit
✅ Branding & social media strategy
✅ Operations & inventory systems
✅ Funding readiness
✅ Food safety & permits
✅ AI tools for food businesses
✅ Growth strategies for scaling
✅ Healthy product innovation
Plus hands-on workshops, 1-on-1 coaching, and real industry connections to help you level up fast.

📅 July 21 – August 20
📍 MAM - Spring Branch | 1625 Blalock Rd, Houston
⏰ Registration deadline: June 22nd — don't miss this opportunity!
Click the link to sign up! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xaov0Fcp0UyU23cJuuwrsMlT06x53o1MiBqhr-MvhzBUREJBTU9LUTNZTjczU1g4MDkxSEY5MTVQTSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl