BakerRipley Marks One Year at East End Learning Center

In 2024 BakerRipley deepened its commitment to connecting Neighbors (youth, adults, seniors, and families) and communities to resources, education, and opportunity by opening a second Learning and Innovation Center (LIC) in Houston’s East End. Located on the first floor of BakerRipley’s Central location, the LIC is designed to empower Houstonians with future-ready skills and access to cutting-edge technology.

• Offers digital literacy and technology training to youth, adults, seniors, and families • Provides job training and workforce development programs • Teaches coding, robotics, and digital fabrication to youth at no cost • Helps small business owners use digital media and advertising to grow or start their businesses

1. Visit BakerRipley.org to learn more about programs 2. You can also donate or volunteer through the website

• Helped 127 small business owners with digital media and advertising since 2024 • Introduced 535 youth to coding, robotics, and digital fabrication • Funded by Verizon, Comcast, and BlueCross BlueShield • Part of BakerRipley, an established Houston-area nonprofit

Many Houstonians struggle with low incomes and limited job opportunities. About 25% of Houstonians make less than $25,000 a year. BakerRipley's East End Learning and Innovation Center helps people build skills to earn more money and find better opportunities.