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Easter fun across Texas
Easter is a special time to celebrate the hope and joy of the resurrection of Christ. Many Buckner programs offered events and fun activities for the whole...
Serving without an agenda
On a hill in a small town in East Texas is a beautiful red brick church. You probably wouldn’t see it when driving by, but you might...
Reflecting on Good Friday
Good Friday comes with a heaviness. But we have to remember why Good Friday is so good despite the suffering Jesus faced on the cross that day....
God equips us to thrive
It was one of those Sundays when everyone was either crying or cranky. I didn’t want to go to church truthfully. I wanted to stay home, but...
Dallas cooking class hosted by Aramark and Buckner offers healthy meal ideas on a budget
Aramark and Buckner International offered a cooking class for those who are a part of Buckner programs in Dallas. The event, which took place during National Nutrition...
Period poverty is still a challenge for females globally
On International Women’s Day last year, we fostered awareness about an issue impacting some of the female clients served by the Buckner Family Hope Center® in Kenya....
Celebrating social workers
March is National Social Work Month and Buckner is celebrating by highlighting our social workers’ essential contributions! This year’s theme, “Social Work Breaks Barriers,” symbolizes the frontline...
Community for those facing compassion fatigue
Compassion fatigue is stress resulting from exposure to a traumatized individual. It is the convergent of secondary traumatic stress and cumulative burnout. Compassion fatigue is the physical...
Spring break surge
Members of Texas churches built homes for four families in the Rio Grande Valley during last week’s spring break. The families are served locally by the Buckner...
An update from President and CEO Albert Reyes
The furniture store IKEA says their mission is, “To create a better everyday life for the many people.” Tesla’s mission is, “To accelerate the world’s transition to...