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Celebrating chapel renovation in San Angelo
On Feb. 6, residents and community leaders gathered at Baptist Retirement Community to celebrate the renovated Elsie Gayer Chapel. The renovations include new flooring, paint, window blinds,...
Buckner purchases campus in Houston
Buckner purchased a 6.88-acre property in north Houston in December 2023 which will become the Buckner Children and Family Services of Houston campus. The campus includes 37,000...
Obedience in action and in waiting
How many times have you heard or read the story of David and Goliath? Enough to have the CliffsNotes memorized? The giant threatens the land and stymies...
Banking program provides skills, experience and hope to Dallas families
Anniese Jenkins (pictured above, far left) was ready for a fresh start. After leaving transitional housing and moving into a new apartment with her three children, Anniese...
How Buckner plays a part in poverty awareness
Most of us tend to imagine a war-torn street in a far-off country when we think of poverty. We often forget poverty is prevalent in America too,...
The biblical standard of teamwork
Have you ever experienced a dispute with a coworker? I’ve seen it happen. Sometimes it’s obvious, like when two people get into unhealthy communication. There’s tension, jealousy...
Not on our watch: Business women in Texas working together to protect children online
Last week, several members of the U.S. Secret Service arrived at the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Bachman Lake. No, the President wasn’t in town. But more...
5 truths for 2024
We’re already three weeks into 2024. Are you still feeling the excitement of a new year? Are you still embracing those goals you set? Take an inventory...
Internet safety for children
There are many benefits to using the internet, smartphones and social media. From connecting to friends or family members to learning about new things, the internet can...
The lens of poverty
“If you have come to help me, you can go home again. But if you see my struggles as a part of your own survival, then perhaps...