Buckner staff advocates for children and families at the Texas Capitol
Focus was finding solutions to help strengthen families and keep children out of foster care
Buckner International teamed up with the Texas Alliance for Child & Family Services to advocate for the needs of children and families at the Texas...
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This crazy monster
A devotion on spending time with God
Before my 13-year-old daughter Katy Rose suddenly gained all the answers to the secrets of the universe, she was a 2 year old who only knew “cow go...
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Buckner to relocate from Brentwood Ave. campus, continue all services in Lubbock
Move will help Buckner better serve vulnerable children and families in Lubbock
Buckner Children and Family Services in Lubbock is beginning a process of transition this year to better fulfill its mission. While the beginning of...
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Buckner Retirement Services announces new vice president and chief operating officer
Michael Olmstead brings 21 years of senior living experience
Charlie Wilson, president of Buckner Retirement Services has named Michael Olmstead as vice president and chief operating officer for BRS effective...
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Let tomorrow be tomorrow and today be today
A devotion on trusting God with our worries
Today, it is so easy to worry. When will I make more money? When will I find the one? How am I going to reach my goals?
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Life is good: Celebrating National Sanctity of Life Day
Valuing and appreciating the quality of life and dignity for all
My younger brother Doug and I were on our twice-weekly phone call last night, and the subject of dad’s death came up. Mainly because my little...
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Where does poverty live?
January is Poverty Awareness Month. Learn what generational poverty is and how you can help.
What does poverty look like?
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On the brink of aging out of foster care
Two sibling groups in Texas found their forever homes before it was too late
As children in the foster care system get older, it’s common for their hope of adoption to fade. In Texas, more than 1,000 youth age out of foster...
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Walking alongside someone through trials
A devotion on friendship
Many of us know the challenges Job had to go through. In three brief moments Job lost nearly everything he had: his livestock, his property and his...
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Buckner announces promotions for leaders Henry Jackson and Samela Macon
Jackson will serve as president of Buckner Children and Family Services with Macon as vice president of operations
Buckner International announced two leadership promotions with Buckner Children and Family Services. Henry Jackson was promoted to president of BCFS....
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A life of generosity
Tom Stone's service to vulnerable children and families spans across 85 years
Tom Stop sat at his desk in his office in Longview, Texas, reflecting on a lifetime spent in business and accounting. It's a brief conversation. The...
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Buckner Family Pathways™ in Houston moves to new residential location
The new apartment community is in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood close to the Buckner Family Hope Center™
Houston single-parent families enrolled in the local Buckner Family Pathways™ program will now enjoy a new residential location closer to the city...
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