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100 volunteers from Aramark complete service projects at Buckner Children’s Campus
When you imagine ideal weather for outdoor activities, Oct. 21 was picture-perfect. Aramark and City Year’s Care Force enjoyed the 70-degree day at the Buckner Children’s Campus...
One home, three dedicated teams and 600 miles
Maria Pena bakes dozens of empanadas and other delicious pastries in her commercial oven in her new kitchen every day. Before, it would take more than an...
Chevron Phillips Annual Golf Tournament raises funds for children and families in Beaumont
Celebrating its 23rd year, the annual Chevron Phillips Charity Golf Tournament was a success again. This year, nearly $200,000 was raised to support vulnerable children and families...
Family coaching: More than meets the eye
Being healthy is much more than diet and exercise. Being healthy should be looked at holistically. Buckner family coaching seeks to serve families by challenging, encouraging and empowering...
Serving new families
Dreaming of a fun family Saturday? Picture bean bag toss, Chick-fil-A and new school supplies. Select families in the Bachman Lake area experienced this fun at a...
Back-to-school blessings across Texas
For many families, it is officially back-to-school season. Heading back to school can be stressful, especially when there’s still a pandemic. Buckner programs across Texas hosted events...
Kids’ creativity highlighted at Houston Astros game
Kids at the Buckner Family Hope Centers at Reed Road and Aldine in Houston, Texas, had the opportunity to share their creativity with the Houston Astros baseball...
A disastrous road trip turns into a blessing
On a typical day, it could take nine hours to drive from Houston to Amarillo, Texas. But for Rose Hurst and her 3-year-old daughter, Callie, the journey...
Homeless, pregnant and aging out of foster care
Imagine being 14 and facing homelessness. Briana Wright knows what it’s like all too well. The third sibling of seven, Briana and her mother didn’t agree on...
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Following the call
Mindy and Shawn Moore had a calling: Foster children in need. In following that calling, the Moores have been open to every twist in the road ......