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Back to school with confidence
On July 22, Buckner programs in Houston collaborated with the Halliburton Charitable Foundation and the Astros Foundation to distribute school supplies. Families from the Buckner Family Hope...
Lufkin community comes together to furnish three apartments for single parents
Last week, Ashley Furniture, Walmart and Coca-Cola worked together in the East Texas summer heat to furnish and decorate three Buckner Family Pathways™ apartments in Lufkin, Texas....
Houston Astros baseball camp gives students new experiences
Last month, 20 children from both the Buckner Family Hope Center™ locations in Houston had the opportunity to attend baseball camp with the Houston Astros. The experience...
Oreos with officers
Have you ever wished you could ask your local police officer all the odd questions that pop in your mind? Kids at the Buckner Family Hope Center™...
Worth the journey
Takiyah Outerbridge’s early morning alarm goes off, her feet hit the ground, and her first thought is, “Thank you, God, for my job.” She walks her 12-year-old...
Finding community where faith and finances intersect
Some people like to talk about their faith, while some like to talk about finances. But for some, talking about either of these things can be challenging...
A hand up during life’s lows
Jasmin Herrera grew up with big ambitions. Seeing the generations before her pave the way instilled a determination in her. When she became pregnant in college, Jasmin...
High school best friends volunteer together to make a difference
Best friends since sixth grade, Thanh Phan and Derria Money were determined to find a way to continue to have fun together when they began attending separate...
Celebrating a legacy of giving with a pair of shoes
At Buckner Parkway Place, a Buckner senior living community in Houston, residents can expect to find delicious dining, community with others, holiday parties and more. But John...
Waiting expectantly
Most of us can agree waiting is not usually where we want to be. Whether that’s waiting in line for dinner, for your number to be called...