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Faith Focus: This week, please pray
For many people, this week is Spring Break. And here at Buckner, that means a week of special service by mission teams from around the country. Volunteers...
Calder Woods chef recognized for nearly 20 years in food service
Chef Charles Duit, director of nutrition and food services at Calder Woods in Beaumont, and his wife Debbie were recently recognized by the Sabine Area Restaurant Association...
Roy talks literacy and volunteerism to Junior League of the Woodlands
Literacy and transforming lives were the topics of discussion during the quarterly dinner of the Junior League of The Woodlands last week. Shawna Roy, director of the...
Friday photo: Buckner delivers 6 tons of aid to those affected by gas leaks in Bachman Lake
Buckner International is pouring aid into the Bachman Lake area literally by the ton in an effort to help low income families who are facing the possibility...
Wells to lead Buckner Retirement Services’ hospitality initiatives as Director of Resident Experience
Buckner Retirement Services named Wes Wells as Director of Resident Experience, effective March 7. Wells’ tenure with Buckner began in 1995 when he joined Baptist Retirement Community...
Food Bank, Houston Texans team up to show ‘Cooking Matters’
Earlier this week Houston Texans Cheerleaders Taylor and Kristia teamed up with Sylvia Avila of the Houston Food Bank to teach teens at the Buckner Family Hope...
Buckner continues aid to Bachman Lake families affected by gas leaks
Hundreds of children and families have been evacuated from the Bachman Lake area of Dallas served by the Buckner Family Hope Center as a result of gas...
David Sims named Executive Director of Buckner Westminster Place
Buckner Retirement Services named David Sims as Executive Director of Buckner Westminster Place, effective March 7. David comes to Westminster Place from Christian Care in Mesquite where...
Full hearts: The blessing of adoption
Last Thursday was a very special day for 11-year-old Ivan and 12-year-old Jesus as they were officially adopted into the Sanchez family. Marcos and Veronica Sanchez from...
The child who saved a mother’s life
The moment Missy* found out she was pregnant everything changed. She struggled for years with drug and alcohol addiction as well as unhealthy relationships. Her life wasn’t...