Songs of freedom
A devotion on freedom
When the soul is held captive, songs of worship give it wings. Worship is a practice of eternity, removing all limitations and allowing your spirit...
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Celebrating graduations and success across Texas
Single parents in the Buckner Family Pathways® program are achieving their goals, dreams
Graduating from Buckner Family Pathways® marks a beautiful beginning to a new chapter. Single parents come to the Family Pathways program eager to...
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Removing barriers to higher education
College and Career Readiness Pilot Program celebrates new graduates, transformation out of generational poverty
The Buckner Family Hope Center® at Bachman Lake kicked off the College and Career Readiness pilot program last fall. Students whose parents...
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Resilient family seeks shelter from storm in unfinished home
Buckner Healthy Housing home provides safety while only 75% complete
In May, the Peñitas area of the Rio Grande Valley received hailstorms and strong winds uprooting trees and stripping roofs from many homes. For the...
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Think positive on Father's Day
A devotion on wisdom
Fathers and father figures play a key role in forming and developing a family. In the best case scenario, they provide, protect, prepare the next...
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Buckner receives grant from United States Department of Agriculture
The $300,000 grant supports the Buckner Healthy Housing program and families in the Rio Grande Valley
Buckner International was the recipient of a $300,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. The two-year grant will allow Buckner...
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Summer is here
Memorial Day seems to be the marker for most that summer has arrived. In Texas, we often feel the summer heat by March. But to me, it truly feels...
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Why we should care for youth who have aged out of foster care
Today is National Aging out of Foster Care Awareness Day
The transition to adulthood is one most will face with a family cheering them on and serving as a backbone when life throws curveballs. When someone...
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Closing the 88th regular Texas legislative session
Buckner looks back at the progress and impact made in the legislature
As the 88th regular Texas Legislative Session closed May 29, or "sine die," Buckner International has a lot to be proud of and thankful for.
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Where are you looking?
A devotion on focusing on the new things from God
Driving with my dad was always an adventure. He obeyed the speed limit ... like, ALWAYS obeyed the speed limit. And if you were running late, he went...
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Ventana by Buckner hosts senior prom
Members of the luxury high-rise community in Dallas danced the night away
Ventana by Buckner, a Buckner senior living community in Dallas, often organizes special events and activities to engage their Members. On Friday,...
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Fatherhood EFFECT Summit challenges dads and families
Moms, dads and families learn about communication skills and more
Last month, 70 parents attended the second annual Fatherhood EFFECT Summit in Beaumont. More than 20 dads attended to learn more about communication...
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