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Grant helps serve vulnerable children in Rio Grande Valley
The Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home was the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Maximus. The grant will support the...
How can parents help a child develop courage?
Meet Caleb. His superpower is courage. Courage – noun The definition of courage is the ability to do something that frightens you … strength in the face...
‘This is where God wants me to be’
Theresa Gillum has diligently served senior adults at Buckner Parkway Place for 41 years. "I just really it's a calling because at one point I thought about...
Who God is
God is omniscient. He knows everything – all things, all subjects, all thoughts, all words, all languages, all pasts, all futures. Can we really grasp what...
Single parent ministry receives grant from Xcel Energy Foundation
The Xcel Energy Foundation has recently granted $7,500 to Buckner Family Pathways™ in Amarillo as part of a larger $400,000 donation to more than 50 nonprofits in...
Empathy – a superpower all children can develop
Meet Ellie. Her superpower is empathy. Empathy – Noun The definition of empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. When a child...
Community heroes in action
Derone (pronounced Darren) Martin, executive chef at Buckner senior living community, Parkway Place, in Houston, is being recognized this year by LeadingAge Texas for his outstanding leadership....
State Senator Hinojosa attends Buckner Family Hope Center™ Pantry Dedication
A dedication for the new pantry at the Buckner Family Hope Center™ at Peñitas was attended by State Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, who represents District 20 where...
Why do tragedies happen?
The past few months we have heard, read and viewed the horrific results of mass shootings across the nation. The nation has faced more than 250 mass...
Houston Astros baseball camp gives students new experiences
Last month, 20 children from both the Buckner Family Hope Center™ locations in Houston had the opportunity to attend baseball camp with the Houston Astros. The experience...