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Buckner Children and Family Services to relocate Southeast Texas programs to new Beaumont-area location

Buckner Children and Family Services will relocate its programs and services in Southeast Texas to reduce expenses associated with the ongoing maintenance of its current campus. The...
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A ministry of presence

I have never spent a single day in my life as a patient in a hospital, but in 32 years of ministry as a pastor/chaplain, I have...
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Ventana’s first centenarian

Last week, Virginia Justine McEwen, a member at Ventana by Buckner, a Buckner senior living community in Dallas, celebrated her 100th birthday.  Virginia's milestone marks the first time...
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Buckner celebrates 50 years of service in Rio Grande Valley with ceremony

Buckner International celebrated its 50th anniversary in the Rio Grande Valley with a ceremony and luncheon. The event featured staff speakers, catered lunch, campus tours and more. Attendees...
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Behind the adoption curtain

Adoption is beautiful. Adoption is also incredibly difficult. It’s a miracle that stems from loss. God never intended for families to be broken or parents unable to...
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This is your strength

Do it yourself, or DIY, has become popular for home improvement enthusiasts. People who’ve never held a hammer in their lives are grabbing sledgehammers and swinging at...
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Stories of life

Chaplain John Bender has spent most of his career as a pastor and church educator in churches in Tennessee and Texas. But in 2016 when the door...
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Brownsville Police Department collaborates with Buckner to support Rio Grande Valley children and families

The Brownsville Police Department and Buckner Children and Family Services announced a new collaboration to better support vulnerable children and families in the Rio Grande Valley. As...
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Go and sin no more

I recently saw the production of JESUS at Sight and Sound Theatre in Branson, Mo. My wife and I really enjoyed the show, so I highly recommend...
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100 volunteers from Aramark complete service projects at Buckner Children’s Campus

When you imagine ideal weather for outdoor activities, Oct. 21 was picture-perfect. Aramark and City Year’s Care Force enjoyed the 70-degree day at the Buckner Children’s Campus...
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