Easing the back-to-school burden in Texas
Buckner programs across the state offered fun, food and school supplies to those in need
Many of us can feel the stress of all the things needed to head back to school, but for some, that stress weighs them down emotionally and...
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Comprehending vastness
A devotion on God's intimate love
As summer comes to a close and transitions in family schedules naturally take place, take time to reflect on and savor all the ways our gracious and...
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Once a Rangerette, always a Rangerette
Buckner Westminster Place celebrates one of the oldest living Kilgore Rangerettes
As Kilgore College welcomed the 84th line of the high-kicking dance drill team known as the Rangerettes this month, one of the very first Rangerettes...
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A junction of joy
Buckner team celebrates life transformation for families in Kenya
Our van bumps down a dirt road headed for one of Buckner Kenya’s five locations, all in underserved areas across the country. Each campus includes...
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Buckner FYi alumna made her career dreams come true
Abigail shares a look into her determination, grit and wisdom for other foster youth aging out in Texas
Who do you call when you have a question? Your mom? Your dad? Best friend?
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Who do you say I am?
A devotion on who Jesus is
The city of Caesarea Philippi, nestled at the foot of Mount Hermon and located around 25 miles from Galilee, was ground zero for Pagan activity,...
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Adoptive family leans on God
The Casiday family knows the foster and adoption journey comes with adversity, but have rested in their faith along the way
The words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40 have dictated the lives of Joel and Leslie Casiday. Since before they were married 14 years ago, they dedicated...
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Foster family experiences back-to-school shopping thanks to grant
The Beaumont Foundation of America has generously supported Buckner with more than $2.1 million in lifetime gifts
Exhausted from a fun day of back-to-school shopping at Parkdale Mall in Beaumont with two of her foster sons, Carmen Holt stopped looking through the...
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Buckner Amarillo children and families have a night out with the Sod Poodles
Hodgetown Amarillo hosts Marvel Superhero Night
A cool 85 degrees in the middle of a Texas heat wave in August made it the perfect night for baseball. Buckner children and families from three...
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The beauty behind the smoke
A devotion on trusting God's beautiful plan
I recently returned from a bucket list trip to Glacier and Waterton National Parks. At one point in the trip, our group made our way to Waterton,...
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Buckner International named Jennifer Mann as Chief Human Resources Officer
Effective Aug. 21, the 20-year HR veteran joins Buckner from Bassett Healthcare Network in NY
Buckner International named Jennifer Mann as its new vice president and chief human resources officer. Mann will oversee human resources for the...
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New Buckner Family Hope Center® opens in Rio Grande Valley
New Donna location expands available services for families in surrounding community
The grand opening of the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Donna was commemorated Aug. 8 with a public ribbon cutting and reception. This is the second...
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