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Amarillo mom finds real home through Buckner Family Pathways

Lorena Alvarez needed to leave and take her two sons with her. Their father was a drug addict, and they had to get out of there.  “I...
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Houston Family Pathways father embraces hope

For Rodrick Jackson, Father's Day is particularly special. He knows what it's like to be unable to be with his children, so he cherishes each day with...
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Westminster Place residents donate 120 pairs of shoes for School Supply Train in Longview

We’re so grateful for the generosity of the residents at Buckner Westminster Place in Longview. They collected 120 pairs of shoes for distribution at the School Supply...
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Summer starts with family with Buckner

The Buckner Family Hope Center at Wynnewood in Dallas recently kicked off summer with their annual community event "Summer Fam Fest," which included fames, vendors and resources such...
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Dallas Family Pathways mother finds blessings in the storms

When Krystal Smith sneaks into her children’s room to wake them for school, she doesn’t enter on her tip toes – she dances. “We have a lot...
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What if the shocking becomes normal?

Normal is a funny word. It means something different to everyone. What’s normal to you definitely isn’t normal to someone else.  Living in a home is normal...
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San Angelo seniors kick off summer with Pinewood Derby

Residents at Baptist Retirement Community recently kicked off the summer with cars, ice cream and childhood memories. Residents came together for fun that included a pinewood derby...
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First Longview Family Pathways mom earns bachelor’s degree

Jamye McAlister was going to school full time, her children were in school during the day, and she was working at night. Sometimes, she worked double, even triple...
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Matching grant provides opportunity to ‘Shine This Summer’

As you know, summer can be a challenging time for ministries like Buckner International as supporters go off on much-needed vacations. However, many vulnerable people still need...
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