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22 years, more than 200,000 shoes, one trip to Russia
The foyer area of South Main Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, buzzed with excitement Aug. 21. Church members and attendees have grown accustomed to this special frenzy...
More than 350 Buckner families attend Marvel-themed baseball games
We already knew kids are superheroes ... but a picture is worth a thousand words. Check out some of these amazing superheroes with their families enjoying MiLB's...
20 years of Buckner Today donated to Dallas Public Library
The Dallas Public Library will now house more than 20 years of the in-house magazine Buckner Today in its Dallas History & Archives Division. Buckner donated issues...
Finding rest in God through busy seasons
I don’t know about you, but I enjoy this time of year when I begin seeing posts on social media of kids on their first day. It...
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...
Entering the school year with confidence from God
A funny story my daughter loves to tell as an adult occurred when she was in middle school. A teacher told the classroom if they didn’t behave,...
Learning a loved one has dementia
Dementia is a disease that impacts millions of people and their families. Seniors with dementia need specialized care that can cater to their unique needs and help...
Breaking generational cycles
Brooklyn Cole was there as a pre-teen sister when her little brother Anthony was born. She even cut his umbilical cord. More than 10 years later, Cole...
Back to school with confidence
On July 22, Buckner programs in Houston collaborated with the Halliburton Charitable Foundation and the Astros Foundation to distribute school supplies. Families from the Buckner Family Hope...
Helping children learn perseverance in today’s world
Meet Patrice. Her superpower is perseverance. Perseverance – Noun According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of perseverance is the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties,...