"It's a calling"
Longview family inspired by other family members to foster
Nathan and Kylee Spraggins heard a word from their pastor in 2020 that they were supposed to have children in their lives – whether biological or...
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Cyclone Yaku impacts northern Peru
Buckner Peru offers support to vulnerable families across northern Peru
In March, Peru experienced its first cyclone in 40 years. Cyclone Yaku caused extreme heat mixed with extreme rain. Cyclone season is typically from...
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Christ has the victory
A devotion on resting in God's plans
The desire to be competitive is in us. Whether in sports, educational achievements, business transactions, or even in our churches, we allow...
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Buckner receives grant from Maximus Foundation
The $20,000 donation will help Buckner serve children and families in the Rio Grande Valley
The Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home was the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation, the independent, employee-led 501c3...
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How is foster care different with Buckner?
The Baskin family has offered a safe home to foster children for more than a decade
Foster parents are on the frontlines of the child welfare system. They support vulnerable children as they navigate some of the hardest moments of...
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Seeing people through God's eyes
A devotion on opening our hearts to others
One of the boldest prayers we can pray is, “Lord, help me to see people the way you see people.” Sit with that for a minute – God in all of his...
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Thousands of volunteers serve for 1DayHouston
More than 200 volunteers impact three Buckner Houston locations
Nearly 50,000 volunteers mobilized to impact those in need across the entire city of Houston on April 29 as part of the 1DayHouston initiative, led...
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How can you pray today?
National Day of Prayer
Since 1952, the National Day of Prayer has been an annual event for Americans to pray for our country, for those in leadership and to turn to God in...
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May is National Foster Care Month
Nearly 30,000 kids in foster care in Texas
Before foster care was regulated by the government, child welfare and foster care were mainly in the hands of private and religious organizations,...
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Stewarding God's creation
A devotion on seeing God's goodness around us
It was Earth Day a few Saturdays ago and I had almost forgotten! But that morning, the birds woke me up. There had been a gentle rain in the night...
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Friday photos: Aramark beautifies Dallas campus for annual global day of service
Aramark Building Community Day helps maintain a safe, beautiful place for Buckner families
Aramark Building Community Day, celebrating its 10th year, brought nearly 100 employees to the Buckner Children and Family Services campus in Dallas...
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Shoes shine hope to more than 4 million children
An update from President and CEO Albert Reyes and how you can help impact 5 million children
Last August while I was in Guatemala, I sat down next to a little boy named Juan Miguel.
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