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New Houston Family Hope Center becoming a reality
Once, a second Buckner Family Hope Center in Houston was merely a dream. We saw multitudes of vulnerable families and children who needed help, and wanted to...
Faith Focus: Intentional living for Christ
Chances are this devotion arrived in your inbox quietly after a pile of weekend junk mail and before the deluge of early morning messages about the million...
Friday photo: Families are never alone
At Buckner Family Pathways, families are never alone. At Family Pathways, families build lasting relationships not only with each other but with Buckner staff as well, like Holly Valentine,...
Faith Focus: ‘The pleasing aroma of Christ’
When Vivi first came to her Buckner foster home, she was frightened to be away from her foster mother, Robin. Her foster mother meant comfort, safety and...
Faith Focus: Looking for something more
Tiara was living in a small Texas town and pregnant at 18. Given her situation, she quickly realized her ability to support her daughter would be limited...
Faith Focus: And the Oscar goes to…
Last tonight, much of the world gathered around screens of various sizes to see the fashion of the stars and watch who was crowned the very best...
Poverty spotlight: Choosing between your children
When vulnerable families are struggling beneath the crushing weight of poverty, the simplest decisions often become difficult for parents. Even the most basic needs become crises. Imagine...
Faith Focus: Faith of our fathers
Chris, Keith and Dan Malloy are surfing legends. They are known throughout the surfing community for their looks and skill. They’re also known for their decision to...
East Texas high school athletes collect backpacks, stuffed animals for Buckner foster children
When children are removed from their home due to neglect or abuse, it often happens quickly. As a result, children many times leave most of their belongings...
Faith Focus: Love is all you need
Fifty years ago, the Beatles were part in the first live international satellite television special. It was called “Our World” and featured the debut of one of...