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Conversations about race in Texas faith circles tend to leave out Hispanics
I grew up singing, “Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.” As I’ve grown...
Protecting family members in wake of global coronavirus
Buckner is committed to continue our communication around our strategic plans and precautions related to the coronavirus. That includes those we serve, as well as our staff –...
Family Pathways director wins Nexstar’s Remarkable Women in the Community award for Permian Basin
The impact Anna Rodriquez had on Buckner Family Pathways in Midland is representative of the program's success with single-parent families in communities across Texas. KMID honored Anna...
It started with a whisper: How one West Texas church impacts their local community with service
A single lyric from a song, “Oh, somebody needs the light you have,” adds further fuel to an already passionate ACTNow missions team from Lubbock’s Southcrest Baptist...
Buckner Family Pathways gave single mom safety and security to succeed
College was never considered an option for Rhonda Lee. She aged out of foster care and had to fend for herself. College, she thought, was only for...
How senior living communities nurture stronger marriages
There is a common misconception that senior living communities are where senior adults move when they have no one left and no other options, but that is...
The missing piece of the puzzle
Katie and Aaron Stephens had a plan: foster young children, adopt, be a forever family. But five years later, they saw six children come and go from...
Single mom declares she’s ‘a force to be reckoned with’
As 4-year-old Jaxson plays with toys on the floor, his mom watches on with a smile. Jaxson warms her heart. She loves him dearly and seeing him...
Buckner Family Hope Center brings new independence and hope to widow
Maria Peña offers her cookies timidly but proudly. The cookies are more than just cookies - represent new beginnings, hope and healing. The road she has walked has...
When a single mom chooses faith over fear
Taking a leap of faith – twice – changed Allencia Washington’s life. Originally from Houston and struggling to juggle school, work and raising her 3-year-old daughter Kimber,...