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United Way by the Numbers:
BakerRipley Tax Centers
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What is BakerRipley?
BakerRipley offers tax preparation assistance, maximizing taxpayer refunds by offering free, quality tax preparation services. Since
2009, their tax centers have prepared tax returns putting money back in the pockets of hardworking Houston families FREE of charge.
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28,849 tax returns completed by BakerRipley. More than $33.5 million in refunds with BakerRipley. Offer over 25 locations, including mobile sites and virtual service. 22 additional services offered throughout Houston.
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Visit BakerRipley.org to learn more and to see the impact you are making as a donor.
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Meet Women’s Initiative Members
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Jaime Ledford
Senior Business Program Manager
Amegy Bank
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Hayley Ryan
Field Engineering Manager
Exxon Mobil Pipeline
Company
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Michelle Kominas
Manager, Corporate Relations
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Chocolate and Wine Reception
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We had a sweet evening with members of our Women’s
Initiative during our Chocolate and Wine Reception,
where we celebrated all of the fantastic work this
group does for our community.
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During the event, our members enjoyed great French,
Italian, and Spanish wines and explored delicious
chocolate pairings. It was a treat to learn and
connect with so many inspiring women, all coming
together to help us connect people to possibility.
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We’d like to thank our event sponsors: Deloitte,
Winfield’s Chocolate Bar, Decie Autin, Gena Helm, and
Sharon Spurlin.
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Empowering Women’s Financial Futures
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Women’s Initiative and Young Leaders women recently
gathered for an enlightening panel on financial
empowerment. This discussion highlighted a critical
reality: that women hold two-thirds of student loan
debt in the United States.
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Expert panelists Ann Deaton, Cathy Nunnally, Chloe
Wohlforth, Rebecca Rush, and guest speaker, Beth
Casteel shared actionable strategies for navigating
financial challenges, such as student loan debt and
building wealth from career launch to retirement.
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Special thanks to Kathy A. Mikells, ExxonMobil Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, for
sponsoring this impactful event, helping women in our
community learn new financial strategies to create
brighter futures for themselves and their families.
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The Wiz Reception and Show
Alexis de Tocqueville Society Women’s Initiative
members
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This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz
changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score
packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its
stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place
in a contemporary world. Join us before the show for
a special private reception.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
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Women’s Initiative Final Celebration
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Join us at the offices of ConocoPhillips to
celebrate another great campaign year with United
Way Women’s Initiative!
We will honor, you, our generous members and toast
to the end of the campaign.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Have you recently joined the Women’s Initiative?
Members who have joined within the last two years will
be invited to a happy hour at the United Way Center.
This happy hour will include at tour of the 211
Texas/United Way HELPLINE.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Stay current on events and happenings, connect with fellow members, and learn more about the impact we make together in our
Women's Initiative LinkedIn group. The Women’s Initiative
Steering Committee is in the process of inviting all members to the LinkedIn page. If you have not joined yet, please do!
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About the Women’s Initiative
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Women’s Initiative brings passionate and influential
professionals and community leaders together to
support the work of United Way of Greater Houston.
This powerful network of women helps our neighbors
land on their feet—and stay there.
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