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Buckner International collaborates with Olive Crest’s Child Abuse Prevention Network and Mission Foods to benefit vulnerable children

Buckner International loves aligning with other nonprofit organizations that share our mission to serve vulnerable children and families. Buckner employees often network with new servant leaders and...
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Empathy – a superpower all children can develop

Meet Ellie. Her superpower is empathy.  Empathy – Noun The definition of empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.  When a child...
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Families enjoy a night at the ballpark at the Sugarland Skeeters

On Sept. 7, 2021, Buckner’s senior living community in Houston, Parkway Place, gathered with children, families and staff from the Buckner Family Hope Center at Aldine and...
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A foster mom’s view on parenting special needs children for 20 years

God equips the called to care for children with special needs Paula and Lance Raymond had no previous experience with special needs children. During pregnancy with their...
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Looking for a faith-based film to watch as a family?

Find 5 compassion themes in the faith-based film “The Open Door” These days you may have a little more time to watch Amazon Prime or are looking for...
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7 tips to host a support shower for adoptive families

Baby showers. The mention of such an event typically generates happy emotions because the birth of a child is definitely something to be celebrated. Sweet thoughts of...
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Racing for National Adoption Month

While Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers near the finish line for the final playoff standings that determine this year's championship, one driver helped race for National Adoption Month awareness....
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Houston Dash at Buckner Family Hope Center at Reed Road

Kids from the Buckner Family Hope Center at Reed Road in Houston enjoyed an end-of-school field day with a special appearance from Cece Kizer of the Houston Dash, the women’s...
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Get uncomfortable on Orphan Sunday

Orphan Sunday is a time to rally together to care for the lonely, particularly those who are lonely because of circumstances beyond their control. Vulnerable children need...
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