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Buckner receives $5K donation from BBVA
Buckner Rio Grande Valley is the recipient of a $5,000 donation from BBVA to support its work in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will...
Buckner Retirement Services inspires happiness during a pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Buckner Retirement Services proactively stepped up to care and protect those we serve in our senior living communities. Every day, Buckner Retirement Services...
Looking for a faith-based film to watch as a family?
Find 5 compassion themes in the faith-based film “The Open Door” These days you may have a little more time to watch Amazon Prime or are looking for...
7-year-old shining hope with handcrafted jewelry
Lillian Healey was determined to find a way to help those struggling due to the coronavirus. Just 7 years old, she went to her mother with a plan....
Hope during a pandemic
When COVID-19 required everyone to shelter-in-place, Buckner International did not abandon those we serve. From home offices around the state, staff found innovative ways to minister and...
Lubbock family adopts young boy virtually during pandemic
Though courts may not be back in session physically, it isn't stopping families from adding to their forever family. Janice and Brian Whipple from Lubbock adopted Danny, 19...
Kneeling in prayer
Editors note: Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes wrote this post reflecting on current events. He reminds readers of a biblical duty to not only speak against...
Shelter-in-place as a foster family
As the school year comes to a close, parents nationwide can almost breathe a sigh of relief with the ending of home school in sight. Among these...
Team George: Lifetime member
Early on a hot August morning in 2018, a local farmer was driving down Hwy 73 near Port Arthur when he spotted cars in front of him...
Buckner Family Hope Center recognized as ‘Community of Faith and Opportunity’ by USDA
The Buckner Family Hope Center at Peñitas in the Rio Grande Valley has been designated a Community of Faith and Opportunity by the U.S. Department of Agriculture...