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Ministry even a hurricane can’t stop
When Hurricane Harvey ripped through Beaumont, Texas, the city received 27 inches of rain in a 24-hour period. Ava Prescott, who cares for children at the Buckner Assessment...
Austin senior living community brings police department sweet treats for Patriot Day
Patriot Day, observed each September 11 as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, occurs in memory of first responders who lost their lives during the 2001...
Faith Focus: Meet Aleida. Pray for her and her family.
In one day last week, the Buckner Family Hope Center at Houston/Aldine distributed food, water, cleaning supplies, hygiene items and clothes to hundreds of Hurricane Harvey victims....
Friday photo: We are #TexasStrong
Hurricane Harvey could have divided people and families, each of them trying to pull themselves out of them storm by themselves. Instead, Texans are doing what they’ve...
Senior living staff rally together during Harvey relief
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor; if either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” Ecclesiastes...
Shoes from South Main Baptist shoe drive being delivered to flood victims
The 10,000 shoes collected by South Main Baptist Church in Houston as part of their annual Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® shoe drive are being delivered to Houston...
From the President: First-hand account of Hurricane Harvey response
Buckner President/CEO Albert Reyes returned late yesterday from visiting with children and families who are served by Buckner who also were affected by Hurricane Harvey. He helped...
Buckner assessing, picking up in Hurricane Harvey aftermath
Buckner International President Albert Reyes said the organization is continuing to assess the short- and long-term impact in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey after the storm pounded...
Faith Focus: Your prayers have made a difference
As Hurricane Harvey approached Texas, Buckner leaders asked you to pray for the children and families we serve. Today, there is no doubt your prayer made a...
“If we couldn’t get there, who would?”
Hear Shirley's harrowing tale of survival and commitment to Buckner Parkway Place residents in her own words. Shirley Campbell has served Parkway Place for 33 years. The...