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Buckner Lubbock opens West Texas’ first Family Hope Center

Struggling impoverished Lubbock families have new hope thanks to a Buckner ministry that opened today in the area. The grand opening of the Buckner Family Hope Center...
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Matthew McConaughey speaks to youth at the Buckner Family Hope Center at the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy

Yesterday, Matthew McConaughey stopped by Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy and spoke to youths participating in programs at the Buckner Family Hope Center at the Texas Rangers MLB...
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5 ways to celebrate National Reading Month

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss Many studies show...
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Faith Focus: The power of recognition

Near the end of February, the Houston City Council awarded Buckner Houston a $100,000 grant to provide case management and services to 30 families through the Buckner...
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Four couples join in marriage, commit to each other and their families

In a church full of people running to and fro, one room stands out. A small group of men are gathered inside talking quietly, sporadically even. Occasionally,...
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Buckner Southeast Texas receives $35,000 grant from The Edaren Foundation

Buckner Southeast Texas was recently named the recipient of a $35,000 grant from The Edaren Foundation to help cover a portion of Buckner's work in the community...
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Marriage isn’t a magical elixir for poverty, but it does represent a chance at stability for children

When most people think of weddings, something like this may come to mind:   via GIPHY For others, the mere thought of a wedding brings flashbacks to...
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Faith Focus: Teach me to craft

Yesterday, my son was trying to teach me how to play Minecraft, the seemingly ubiquitous building video game. He’s played the game off and on for several...
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Buckner approved for its first grant from the city of Houston for $100,000

This week, Houston City Council voted to approve Buckner International to receive its first grant from the city. The $100,000 grant is for a contract between the...
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When God intervenes: Couple’s plan for foster care and adoption derails with significant impact

Foster care and adoption was not an innate calling for Sarah and Jeff Stapleton. They did not go into their marriage assuming they would adopt, but after...
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