Buckner Family Pathways program celebrates Spring 2026 graduates

Women who hold a bachelor’s degree tend to make $19,000 more than those with an associate degree. Buckner wants to empower single moms to break the cycle of poverty through education, resources, and more. That’s why we provide reduced rent, childcare, mentors, free counseling, transportation assistance and more to help women complete their educational goals.

Buckner Family Pathways^® provides single moms with safe, affordable housing, childcare, counseling, and more — so moms can be fully present at school and at home while they pursue their educational and vocational goals.  

This Spring, several women completed their studies throughout Texas. Buckner is immensely proud of these women and how hard they have worked at school and with their families.  

AMARILLO  

2 graduates with an associate’s degree in education
1 graduate with an associate’s degree in criminal justice
1 graduate with an associate’s degree in nursing

DALLAS 

1 graduate with a master’s degree in social work
1 graduate with an associate’s of applied science degree in substance abuse counseling
1 graduate with a bachelor of science degree in nursing
1 graduate with a bachelor of science degree in public health
1 graduate with an associate of applied science degree in hospitality management
2 graduates with an associate of applied science degree
1 graduate with a bachelor of applied science degree

HOUSTON 

1 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business 
1 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in education 

LONGVIEW 

1 graduate with an associate’s of applied arts degree in social work 
1 graduate with an associate’s of applied arts degree 
1 graduate with a certification as a licensed vocational nurse

LUFKIN 

1 graduate with an associate’s of applied science degree in child and family development
1 graduate with an associate’s of applied science degree in nursing 
2 graduates with an associate of arts degree in general studies 
2 graduates with an associate’s of applied science degree in respiratory care 

“I was tired of being in survival mode, and I knew the only way to give my kids a better life was to pursue a higher education. Buckner has given me an opportunity to be a more active parent. I’m no longer working long hours I’m able to present in the moment with my children.” Lufkin graduate

“Buckner has pushed me to see myself differently, that I am capable of earning my associates degree and going even farther for my family. I know Buckner is behind me every step I’ve taken and continue to take in order to give myself and my kids a great future.” Pathways graduate