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Supporting families this back-to-school season
Heading back to school can evoke a range of emotions for students and parents alike. While it brings eagerness and excitement to see children grow, mature and...
Houston church celebrating more than two decades of impacting vulnerable children
South Main Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, has supported Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® almost as long as the humanitarian aid program has been in existence. After...
Trusting God with our fears
A few weeks ago, while sitting at a nice dinner overlooking the gorgeous Rocky Mountains in Estes Park, Colorado, my husband asked the question: “What if we...
Empowering dads at the 2024 Fatherhood Summit
On August 8, the Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home hosted the Fatherhood Summit 2024, a powerful event organized by the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Peñitas and...
Keeping your child safe on the internet
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 experienced boundaries...
You’re called to serve
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 suits. By...
From America to Africa, he’s the same God
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.” This phrase was one my parents used often to help me pause and...
Head back to school without breaking the bank
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...
Buckner Houston celebrates new campus
Jacob Paz, a 17-year-old Buckner client, spoke from the heart when he shared how his relationship with Buckner changed his life. “Buckner has helped me, especially in...
Finding strength in God’s presence
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 of daily responsibilities, we can...