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The butterfly effect
What if I told you donating a pair of new shoes would change the trajectory of a child’s life? Shoes we take for granted or may even...
Q&A with Stephanie Hesley
Stephanie Hesley serves as the director of nursing at Buckner Westminster Place in Longview, Texas. In June, Stephanie was selected to represent Buckner Retirement Services at the...
Bachman Lake soccer camp: A place of unity, community and hope
It’s 10:45 a.m. and 88 degrees outside. The sun is blazing, but the children are full of bliss as they race across the field. From the sidelines, all...
Faith Focus: Keep plugging away
Bruce was up against the wall. At 22, he’d signed a major record deal and thought he was on the road to success. But after two disappointing...
We’re not bored, and this is not your grandma’s retirement home
“Bored” is not a word you’ll hear around Buckner senior living communities very often. From woodworking and quilting to water aerobics and Zumba, activity calendars each month...
Maximized summer fun
Summer break is an exciting time for many children and teens. However, this excitement can sometimes lead to trouble when they are left home alone all day....
Summer Fun in Longview opens doors to conversations
Ah, summer – the perfect season of freedom from homework that can quickly turn into whining about boredom. Growing up, my mom would let my brothers and me have...
Faith Focus: ‘We changed the trajectory of his life’
Andi Harrison is director of Buckner foster care and adoption in North Texas. She’s also a foster parent. When her first foster child was placed back with a member...
Friday photo: A special summer
For many of us, the summers of our childhoods include some of the most special moments of our lives. Thanks to the many volunteers that serve through...
Rolling into summer: Seniors find fun in Bunco
80-year-old JoAnn Wenske, a resident of Parkway Place in Houston, is an avid bridge player and never misses the opportunity to hone her card skills. But when...