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seniors share life stories with chaplain
What makes Buckner Retirement Communities unique?
The Buckner difference
When looking for senior living accommodations, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of options within Texas alone. Figuring out what you need for...

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god and seasons
New seasons bring hope
A devotion on seasons and the consistency of God
The weather is starting to warm up, flowers are blooming and it feels like summer is just around the corner. If you’re anything like me, consistent...

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child abuse prevention month
Everyone needs a village
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. How can you be the village?
What is a village? ...

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Easter fun across Texas
With the help of volunteers, families enjoyed Easter Buckner events
Easter is a special time to celebrate the hope and joy of the resurrection of Christ. Many Buckner programs offered events and fun activities for the...

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serving outside the walls of the church
Serving without an agenda
A devotion on the gift of volunteers
On a hill in a small town in East Texas is a beautiful red brick church. You probably wouldn’t see it when driving by, but you might notice the...

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on easter we celebrate the death and resurrection of jesus christ and his unwavering love
Reflecting on Good Friday
Love met evil on the cross and love won
Good Friday comes with a heaviness. But we have to remember why Good Friday is so good despite the suffering Jesus faced on the cross that day. Good...

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god meets us
God equips us to thrive
A devotion on excelling beyond just surviving
It was one of those Sundays when everyone was either crying or cranky. I didn’t want to go to church truthfully. I wanted to stay home, but I made...

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Dallas cooking class hosted by Aramark and Buckner offers healthy meal ideas on a budget
Buckner families learned new ways to eat healthily
Aramark and Buckner International offered a cooking class for those who are a part of Buckner programs in Dallas. The event, which took place during...

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kenya women need access to period resources
Period poverty is still a challenge for females globally
A lack of affordable resources and limited education impact girls and women every month
On International Women’s Day last year, we fostered awareness about an issue impacting some of the female clients served by the Buckner Family Hope...

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social worker
Celebrating social workers
March is National Social Work Month
March is National Social Work Month and Buckner is celebrating by highlighting our social workers’ essential contributions! This year’s theme,...

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compassion fatigue
Community for those facing compassion fatigue
A devotion on encouraging your community
Compassion fatigue is stress resulting from exposure to a traumatized individual. It is the convergent of secondary traumatic stress and cumulative...

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Spring break surge
Churches build homes for four Rio Grande Valley families
Members of Texas churches built homes for four families in the Rio Grande Valley during last week’s spring break. The families are served locally...

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