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Buckner joins Latin American ‘Movement’ to minister to families during pandemic

Buckner International has joined the Latin American Baptist Union and several other Christian organizations and denominations to minister to families in all five countries where Buckner serves....
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Help during the crisis: Tips for relieving stress

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtly created some stress for a lot of famlies that may have lost their jobs or learning how to cope with new social...
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Changing the method, keeping the service

On April 3, the national unemployment rate reached 12.5% as a result of business closures due to COVID-19, according to the New York Times. Most school districts...
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Help during the crisis: Reaching out to prevent suicides

During the global COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines, Buckner director of counseling offers advice on maintaining connection with others and shares resources for recognizing and responding to people...
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Buckner programs serving families all over the world during COVID-19

The coronavirus has impacted nearly every continent across the globe and to minimize the effect of COVID-19, millions are sheltering in place. Social distancing and staying indoors...
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Buckner Retirement Services response to COVID-19

We understand there is concern as the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) evolves.  At Buckner Retirement Services, the health and well-being of residents and staff is our...
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Living in the resurrection

Yesterday was Easter, and if your holiday was anything like mine, it was nowhere close to normal. Usually, we start the day at church. Later, my house...
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Ventana’s Humor Club helps seniors battle isolation

“A joyful heart is good medicine; but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22 With that Bible verse, Chaplain David Mann officially kicked off the...
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Help during the crisis: A useful tool to help with anxiety

Today, many of us are working through unusual schedules and experiences. In an effort to minimize the effect of COVID-19, many of us are sheltering in place...
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Help during the crisis: Mindfulness and calm for your children

During this time of social distancing and sheltering in place, children routines are interrupted and it could create some stress for children as they navigate new experiences like...
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