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Road out of poverty marked by 16-year nearly perfect path, MIT researcher argues
Most people know that breaking generational cycles of poverty is difficult. But it may be harder than any of us ever imagined. MIT economist Peter Temin...
National Sibling Day: The importance of a brother and sister
Today is National Sibling Day, and if you have siblings, you know the important role they play in your life. There is not a lot about childhood that...
Faith Focus: A simple prayer
Rather than a traditional devotion this morning, I’m asking you to pray a simple prayer. I’ll be joining you in it, as I’m sure many other people...
Friday photo: Buckner Foster Care and Adoption participates in balloon release for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and several Buckner locations participated in activities to help bring awareness to the issue of child abuse. In Midland, Buckner Foster...
Learning to serve
It’s 9:30 on a Friday morning in Houston, Texas. Parkway Place is already buzzing with activity, residents of the senior living community coming and going from the...
National Volunteer Month: Buckner families give back to their community
Each volunteer at Buckner is an important piece of our ministries and this month we are celebrating National Volunteer Month by highlighting some of our wonderful volunteers...
Parkway Place begins $12.8 million renovation and expansion project
Parkway Place, a nonprofit faith-based senior living community in Houston, is undergoing a $12.8 million renovation and expansion project to improve existing areas and create a new...
Shawna Roy named director of new Buckner Family Hope Center of Houston
Buckner Children and Family Services leaders have announced that Shawna Roy has been named director of the new Buckner Family Hope Center of Houston, slated to open in June...
Faith Focus: When the unexpected happens
My son recently started his second season of baseball. It's the first time anyone on his team has had another child pitch to them, and the first...
Friday photo: Happy Easter
"But God demonstrates his own love toward us that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." – Romans 5:8 Good Friday for me has always...