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Carmen Holmes Promoted to Vice President, Chief Development Officer
Buckner International has promoted Carmen Holmes as its third-ever vice president, chief development officer. In the role, she will oversee efforts to strengthen philanthropic support, expand community...
Children in San Antonio and Longview, Texas, to Receive Free Access to Sports and Character Development
Collaboration between nonprofit Buckner International, Wellspring Consulting, and Texas A&M University will expand in 2026 following successful pilots in Houston and Donna, Texas. Children in at-risk communities...
The impact a birthday can make
Rather than receiving presents and toys on his birthday, 5-year-old Finley asked friends and family to bring a new pair of shoes that would be donated to...
Community collaborations help South Houston kids go back to school
In the midst of the annual back-to-school distribution at the Buckner Family Hope Center™ at Reed Road, a collaboration between nonprofit Clothed by Faith and electricity provider...
Serving families in Midland in new ways
Buckner Midland is expanding its Permian Basin programs with the addition of the Buckner Family Hope Center™, the first new local program in 19 years. Buckner leaders...
Grant helps serve vulnerable children in Rio Grande Valley
The Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home was the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Maximus. The grant will support the...
Brownsville Police Department collaborates with Buckner to support Rio Grande Valley children and families
The Brownsville Police Department and Buckner Children and Family Services announced a new collaboration to better support vulnerable children and families in the Rio Grande Valley. As...
Buckner Westminster Place celebrates 25 years
Residents, families and grandchildren came together yesterday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Buckner Westminster Place with a fish fry and fishing tournament. But the main highlight...
New awareness day spotlights the 23,000 youth aging out of foster care annually
Today is the inaugural National Aging Out of Foster Care Awareness Day, an official day to recognize the thousands of youths aging out of the system each...
Lufkin foster family finds joy and support through virtual certification
Stephanie and Jerrod Hudspeth always dreamed of a big family but after having their first daughter, they were unsuccessful in conceiving. After considering options, they decided that...