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His Bible saved his life
Donald Morrison isn’t supposed to be alive today. On March 23, 1945, the now 91-year-old Buckner Villas resident was left for dead after German troops attacked his...
We do missions differently. So should you.
Chances are, if you’ve scrolled through your social media feed lately, you’ve run across a video by Christian comedian John Crist. His lighthearted brand of comedy has...
Fun at the Buckner Family Hope Center Fall Festival
The children in the Buckner Family Hope Center at Houston/Aldine after-school program were “treated to a wonderful fun-filled time during our annual fall festival,” said Shonice Reed, children’s...
Thankful for an unexpected path
Years ago, Scott and Amber Hawk thought they knew what they wanted: to adopt a child and “complete” their family. But they found they couldn’t ignore the...
Buckner Foster Care and Adoption in the Rio Grande Valley celebrates first adoption
Buckner Foster Care and Adoption is celebrating National Adoption Month in a way they never have before – in the very first adoption through Buckner in the...
Phelps named executive director of Parkway Place
Buckner Retirement Services named Susan Phelps as executive director of Parkway Place. Phelps began her tenure with Buckner Retirement in 2003, serving first with Calder Woods in...
Faith Focus: ‘I was spiritually changed by it all’
Scott and Erin (on right above, pictured with Buckner staff member Melissa Martin) are foster parents through Buckner International who have a 12-year-old biological daughter and a...
Friday photo: It’s National Adoption Month
Scott and Erin Fowler are foster parents through Buckner International who have a 12-year-old biological daughter and a 15-month-old son who was adopted through foster care. On National...
Adopt-A-Staff Program
We ended our summer just 3 months ago, and I want to take the time to thank everyone whom had participated in our first ever Adopt-A-Staff program. I thank everyone who took...
Houston teen chooses Parkway Place for Eagle Scout project
In the quiet northwest corner of Parkway Place, a Houston senior living community, you’ll find a new prayer garden adorned with fresh flowers, a blue wooden cross...