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If you could be any food, what type of food would you be? 🌭 🍧 🥕

Today, July 26, we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as part of National Disability Independence Day! On this day in 1990, the U.S. made it illegal to discriminate against individuals with disabilities and provided these citizens with better access to goods, services, employment opportunities, and so much more. At BakerRipley, we celebrate our strengths in all forms. Every one of our centers are ADA accessible and we have employees and volunteers who speak most of the languages our neighbors speak because above all else, we want everyone who comes through our doors to feel like they belong.

We are thrilled to share that, thanks to a generous $20,000 donation from TXU Energy, BakerRipley successfully distributed hundreds of fans to Houston-area families in need. Earlier this week, nearly 250 fans were handed out during our regular food distribution event at BakerRipley Ripley House. This effort was part of TXU Energy's long-standing Beat the Heat program, which has been helping Texans stay safe and cool for 25 years. Thank you, TXU Energy, for your continued support and commitment to our community! #BeatTheHeat #CommunitySupport #BakerRipley #TXUEnergy

With more temperatures in the 90s forecast, here are 3 tips on how to stay cool in this heat. 1. Keep the blinds closed 🪟 2. Take cool showers 🚿 3. Eat lighter meals 🥝

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Felix Zamarron Fraga, a lifelong member of the Second Ward (East End) and a dedicated leader in our community. Felix served BakerRipley with passion, from attending Rusk Settlement House Daycare at age three to becoming the Director of Ripley House for 20 years. He also made significant contributions as a Houston ISD Board member and Houston City Councilman. We will forever be grateful to Felix and his family for their enduring support and compassionate leadership. You can learn more about the Fraga legacy and Felix Fraga’s impact on the East End at https://lnkd.in/d4zqbfnx

We are incredibly grateful to the Houston Texans for their unwavering support at our recent Houston Texans Food Distribution event at the BakerRipley East Aldine Campus.  Special thanks to Houston Texans fullback Moran Norris and retired legend Anthony Hill for their dedication to our community. The Texans have truly gone above and beyond to support Houstonians in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. They are more than just a sports team; they are true champions of our community. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the Houston Food Bank and HP Inc. for their invaluable contributions. Together, we helped hundreds of Neighbors, taking the first steps in their recovery journey. Thank you for making this event a major success!

Stranded on a desert island? You can't make it without chicken nuggets! 🍗

We're thrilled to announce the Houston Texans Food Distribution Event in partnership with the Houston Food Bank and BakerRipley will take place at our BakerRipley East Aldine Campus this Wednesday, July 17, starting at 9 AM. If you need food, please join us! Join Houston Texans Legends, cheerleaders, and volunteers at the Food and Water Distribution Event. Thank you, Houston Texans, for supporting our community's recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl.

Can you tell me the funniest joke ever? 🤣🤣🍊 #BakerRipley #HeadStart

BakerRipley is now able to reopen all of its community centers. The following campuses will be open on July 16:     East Aldine Campus (Normal programming) Gulfton-Sharpstown Campus (Normal programming & American Red Cross Shelter)   Pasadena Campus (Normal programming) Ripley House Campus (Normal programming & American Red Cross Shelter)