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This is your strength
Do it yourself, or DIY, has become popular for home improvement enthusiasts. People who’ve never held a hammer in their lives are grabbing sledgehammers and swinging at...
Stories of life
Chaplain John Bender has spent most of his career as a pastor and church educator in churches in Tennessee and Texas. But in 2016 when the door...
Brownsville Police Department collaborates with Buckner to support Rio Grande Valley children and families
The Brownsville Police Department and Buckner Children and Family Services announced a new collaboration to better support vulnerable children and families in the Rio Grande Valley. As...
Go and sin no more
I recently saw the production of JESUS at Sight and Sound Theatre in Branson, Mo. My wife and I really enjoyed the show, so I highly recommend...
100 volunteers from Aramark complete service projects at Buckner Children’s Campus
When you imagine ideal weather for outdoor activities, Oct. 21 was picture-perfect. Aramark and City Year’s Care Force enjoyed the 70-degree day at the Buckner Children’s Campus...
One home, three dedicated teams and 600 miles
Maria Pena bakes dozens of empanadas and other delicious pastries in her commercial oven in her new kitchen every day. Before, it would take more than an...
How federal funding can help our local foster care crisis
Legislators for Texas, as well as those who oversee counties and cities throughout the state, are currently working on plans to use their piece of the $1.9...
Chevron Phillips Annual Golf Tournament raises funds for children and families in Beaumont
Celebrating its 23rd year, the annual Chevron Phillips Charity Golf Tournament was a success again. This year, nearly $200,000 was raised to support vulnerable children and families...
Trust in the storm
Trust is a word easily said but difficult to do. I have read these Bible verses many times, but when things get difficult, they are hard to...
Stories of hope in real time
Typically, when we share the stories of Buckner, we tell stories of success: People who, through their own initiative, the help of Buckner staff and supporters and,...