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Empowering dads at the 2024 Fatherhood Summit
Fathers in the Rio Grande Valley attended the summit and learned more about presence and engagement with their children
On August 8, the Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home hosted the Fatherhood Summit 2024, a powerful event organized by the Buckner Family Hope...

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Keeping your child safe on the internet
Tips for creating online boundaries and safeguards in your home
Helping children navigate and stay safe on the internet is challenging, especially when it’s a foster child who comes into your home and has never...

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You're called to serve
A devotion on God's gift of service
I remember going to my grandfather's tailor shop in San Antonio after school every day and sweeping up scraps of material. My grandfather made men's...

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From America to Africa, he's the same God
An inside look at sharing Jesus' love through serving others
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.” ...

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Head back to school without breaking the bank
Resources and tips to help ease the stress of the back-to-school season
Summer is winding down and back to school is right around the corner for most of us. With that comes shifting back to your school routine, planning...

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Buckner Houston celebrates new campus
Buckner Children and Family Services of Houston campus hosts grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration, launching a vision of wrap-around services for vulnerable families in one location
Jacob Paz, a 17-year-old Buckner client, spoke from the heart when he shared how his relationship with Buckner changed his life. ...

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Finding strength in God's presence
A devotion on strength in the Lord
During life's challenges, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether it's personal struggles, uncertainties in the world around us or simply the weight...

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Texas Mutual Insurance Company gift shines hope for single-parent families across the Lone Star State
Buckner Family Pathways® receives grant to support operations
Buckner Family Pathways® locations in five Texas cities will benefit from a $100,000 grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The grant will be...

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Walking alongside foster families
How can your church provide support for foster families?
The fact that most foster parents quit within the first year due to a lack of support is a troubling idea to Chelsea Nemati. She and her husband,...

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When your strength falls short
A devotion on leaning on the strength of the Spirit
Have you ever tried to complete a task all on your own, even when you know it’s a two-person job? Despite the hesitance, you start doing it all...

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The impact a birthday can make
A 5-year-old's birthday party impacted vulnerable children and families across the world
Rather than receiving presents and toys on his birthday, 5-year-old Finley asked friends and family to bring a new pair of shoes that would be...

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Serving others offers light in the darkness
Buckner employee impacted by Hurricane Beryl continues to serve the vulnerable around her
Buckner employee Ruby Rodriguez is no stranger to hurricanes. A Houston resident for 45 years, Rodriguez has seen her fair share of severe storms,...

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