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New Buckner Houston campus hosts Hurricane Beryl relief distribution

Even before its grand opening, the Buckner Children and Family Services of Houston campus was hard at work serving the community in the wake of Hurricane Beryl....
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20,000 registered shoe drives marks major impact for Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® on vulnerable children and families

Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® is commemorating its 25th year of ministry, having provided more than 5 million pairs of shoes to vulnerable children in the United...
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The gift of seasons

One morning, I was working from my home office. My wife Joanne was about to take our 5½-year-old son Danny to school. She was also getting our...
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Xcel Energy Foundation gift represents decade of supporting single-parent families in Amarillo

Buckner Family Pathways® in Amarillo received a $7,500 grant from Xcel Energy Foundation, presented recently at a grantee reception at its downtown Amarillo office. The gift is...
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More than just love

Parenthood has its challenges – and it's not like there's a manual that can guide you through each and every turn you might take along the way...
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The spirit of humility

In church on Sunday, the pastor’s message was about humility. I sat there in my chair overcome by gratefulness for the humility God has brought into my...
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A culture of giving back

Amelia Lopez's eyes occasionally wander to the large pot of boiling water and macaroni on the stove. She sits in the kitchen of the Buckner Family Hope...
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Nothing ruins summer fun like an emergency

Summer is here and it can be a time full of fun — catching fireflies, swimming, going to camp, eating popsicles and watching fireworks are just some...
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Courage in the calling

Courage is doing something, despite the fear it can cause. Courage can look different for everyone, particularly because we are all in different seasons, and walking in...
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Stark College and Buckner International collaborate to serve vulnerable children and families

Recently, Buckner International and Stark College & Seminary announced the launch of a collaboration to provide Stark’s students with opportunities to serve their community and learn about...
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