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Through the storm
I’ve been through many storms in my life. At times, the force of the wind has been so great that the windows have howled and the shingles...
What is positive adoption language?
Words have the power to convey messages and evoke feelings. Sometimes words go beyond the speaker’s intentions. The way people choose words can indicate their true thoughts and...
Veterans Memorial Wall unveiled at Parkway Place
Buckner Parkway Place unveiled its Veterans Memorial Wall inside the senior living community during a small, socially distanced crowd of senior adults. Featuring resident and employee military veterans,...
In times of uncertainty
What does one do in times of uncertainty? That can easily be answered by who you are at your core? Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord...
Defeated single mother finds reason to smile again
Yanilka Castillo was struggling and didn't know how to cope, but through coaching at the Buckner Family Hope Center, she found strength, courage, freedom and new dreams. ...
Jeff Ross named interim senior executive director for Buckner Southeast Texas
In the role, Ross will oversee children and family services in the Houston and Beaumont areas. Jeff Ross has been selected to serve as interim senior executive director...
Take a walk, don’t worry and be happy
Since the onset of COVID-19 in the United States, I have taken evening walks with my wife and middle son. We walk at a brisk pace, talking...
Celebrating National Adoption Month
According to Child Welfare Information Gateway, the idea of dedicating a time to raise awareness about the need for adoption began in 1976 when the governor of...
The COVID-19 crisis in Peru
The toll of the pandemic in the other countries Buckner serves is overwhelming. For many desperate children and families, Buckner is their only safety net, especially during a...
The importance of relationships in Buckner senior living communities
Buckner senior living communities include more than the residents who make their home there. It also includes the associates who work there and the friends and family...