Celebrating 30 years in Longview
Three decades of serving children, families and seniors
On Aug. 9, Buckner Longview celebrated its 30th anniversary of serving vulnerable children, families and seniors in the area alongside local...
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Seeing the God who sees you
A devotion on being understood
Sometimes we may wonder if anyone sees or understands what we are facing. I have good news for you today – I see you and I hear you. But more...
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Breaking generational cycles
Buckner Family Pathways™ mom adopts her little brother
Brooklyn Cole was there as a pre-teen sister when her little brother Anthony was born. She even cut his umbilical cord. More than 10 years later,...
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Back to school with confidence
Houston organizations work together to provide needed school supplies
On July 22, Buckner programs in Houston collaborated with the Halliburton Charitable Foundation and the Astros Foundation to distribute school...
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Stepping away from busyness to be present with God
I love to plan events. I love family parties, community parties, big events at work, you name it - let’s celebrate it!
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Helping children learn perseverance in today’s world
How to nurture your children's superpowers
Meet Patrice. Her superpower is perseverance.
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What not to say to a senior adult
Help the senior adults in your life feel respected, happy and independent
Senior adults are, at the core, adults. They are real people with real stories, genuine emotions and real-life experiences. And yet, with the...
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Lufkin community comes together to furnish three apartments for single parents
30 volunteers from Ashley Furniture, Walmart and Coca-Cola beat the heat to help single parents in need
Last week, Ashley Furniture, Walmart and Coca-Cola worked together in the East Texas summer heat to furnish and decorate three Buckner Family...
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Linger a bit longer ...
A devotion on waiting on the Lord
My husband and I have a favorite place we love to go in California. It’s a small, waterfront town with beautiful beaches, exquisite seafood and...
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Buckner president Albert Reyes wins D CEO award for Leadership Excellence
Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes won an award for Leadership Excellence in the category of mega nonprofit at the D CEO's Nonprofit and...
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Grant helps serve vulnerable children in Rio Grande Valley
$20,000 grant from Maximus Foundation awarded to Buckner Rio Grande Children's Home
The Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home was the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Maximus. The...
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How can parents help a child develop courage?
Children have superhero powers that can be nurtured
Meet Caleb. His superpower is courage.
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