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‘God is doing a new thing’

Julia Cook’s smile is infectious. As a mother of four walking through homelessness, she could have let that smile fade. But her smile encourages others to keep...
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Creating fruitful relationships

Buckner Family Pathways™ in Houston recently launched a mentorship program for single parents in Family Pathways. Family Pathways has always provided support and empowerment for families, but through...
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New home provides hope and safety

The Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas (WMU) traveled to the Rio Grande Valley for their 11th annual home build, an exciting adventure after completing a virtual build...
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Abraham Mathew re-appointed by Governor Abbott to Advisory Committee

The Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee provides helpful recommendations to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Recently, Governor Greg Abbott named three professionals to the...
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Working together to serve

Throughout the year, foster care families, church groups, and more find rest and relaxation at Camp Buckner. Nestled in the Texas hill country, Camp Buckner is an...
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50 years of ministry in Rio Grande Valley celebrated by Congressman Cuellar

Accomplishing 50 years of ministry is no easy feat. In December, the Buckner ministries in the Rio Grande Valley were honored by Congressman Henry Cuellar with a Congressional...
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Removing the language barrier to business

Becoming an entrepreneur is a difficult path but often provides the step up you need. For the participants of the business workshop at the Buckner Family Hope...
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Two paths, one loving home

When Rob and Emily Holloway began the foster care and adoption ministry with Buckner, they had the opportunity to journey two parallel paths – but couldn’t be...
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Making a difference … one child at a time

The Johnson family farm is no stranger to going with the flow. From goats and chickens to alpacas, life on this Amarillo farm is hard work but...
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A dream family

The Copeland family home feels like a movie. Six children are laughing together with joy. Some of them are playing in the backyard on the trampoline while...
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