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First ESL class graduates from Family Hope center at Wynnewood
Manuela Rodriguez has five children, each of whom has homework to do each night of the school year. She encourages them to work hard and do well in...
Be an advocate for hope: Why and how we must better support vulnerable children and families
The child welfare system in Texas is constantly changing. Federal court rulings and legislation along with findings from state reviews continue to push the Texas Department of...
‘No one should have to live like that’
Do you ever look at a child and think to yourself, "Wow, no one, especially not an innocent child, should have to live like that?" If the answer...
Mom: ‘I couldn’t stop smiling’ after seeing my kids wearing new shoes
Santa has been working as a janitor for four years, earning about $150 a month to support her family. Her ex-husband occasionally gives her $5, but with...
The quiet need in foster care
When we began our first steps toward getting involved in foster care, like most everyone else at that stage, we set out to become licensed to take...
Hope Center ‘Family Fest’ beats the heat, educates families
DALLAS - Families and volunteers from across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex gathered together for Buckner Family Hope Center at Wynnewood’s annual Family Festival on June 17, which included...
Faith Focus: Prayer requests
Antonio Galeno knew how to cut hair. He even knew how to get new clients for his young business. He just didn’t know how to run the...
The many roles of dad
It’s nearly impossible to overrate the importance of involved, supportive fathers. The relationship a child has with his or her father affects nearly every personal connection a...
VIDEO: Barbershop owner goes from struggling to success
Antonio Galeno was struggling to make ends meet for his family in the Rio Grande Valley. He owns his own barbershop but found the business portion difficult....
Faith Focus: Biblical insights on fatherhood
Buckner is blessed with some of the most amazing fathers. Each day, hope shines through their actions. In many ways, they reflect how a loving God cares...