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National Foster Care Month: You’ve taken the journey, now take action

Thank you for learning more during National Foster Care Month about the need for foster parents throughout Texas, the needs of children in the foster care system...
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Open home, open hearts

It was the day Jennifer and Mace Perez had prayed for. After four years of infertility, Jennifer and Mace were holding their beautiful, newborn daughter in their...
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Friday photo: It’s summer! Time for ice cream!

The Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and the Buckner Family Hope Center at Bachman Lake in Dallas is kicking things off right –...
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Austin seniors celebrate National Fitness Month

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and residents at Buckner Villas are as active as ever thanks to wellness director Julia Tavasoli.   Tavasoli leads...
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Foster care: The faith to foster

We’ve heard the stories. We know that being a foster parent can break your heart — and probably more than once. It’s about caring for children from...
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How seniors can prepare for hurricane season

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey took Texas by surprise. This year, we want you to be prepared. Here are six easy ways senior adults and their families can...
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Family Pathways graduates celebrate by going to Houston Rockets conference finals game

The Houston Rockets are battling the Golden State Warriors on the court for the right to play for the NBA championship, and Buckner Family Pathways graduates and their families...
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Shonice Reed named director of Buckner Family Hope Center at Aldine

Shonice Reed has been named as director of the Buckner Family Hope Center at Aldine, where she has served as children’s program supervisor since 2015. Reed fills...
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First Buckner Family Hope Center coming to Lubbock

With a swing of a hammer, the first Buckner Family Hope Center is coming to West Texas. Buckner leaders, community officials and supporters today swung the first...
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A day in the life of a senior living nurse

Meet Angela Britain, a certified nurse assistant (CNA) at Buckner Westminster Place! Angela serves as a “shahbazim,” a unique position within the Green House® Homes concept that...
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