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Where are your eyes during the storm?
We’ve probably all encountered a storm on some level. From a light thunderstorm or hailstorm to a raging hurricane, the power of nature always amazes me. The...
Buckner prepares campuses for weekend return
Following a full assessment of the Buckner Children and Family Services campus and Calder Woods senior living community in Beaumont, Texas, Buckner leadership announced its plan to...
As we grapple with COVID-19, let’s remember that faith and love are vital components of healing
There is a healing science associated with touch, from reducing stress hormones to increasing levels of melatonin and serotonin. Editor's note: This article was written by Buckner...
Extending grace during a new school year in the middle of a pandemic
We are living in a time where uncertainty and disparity coincide more than ever before. Our children are living through a global pandemic and expected to be...
Buckner leadership assess Beaumont facilities after positive preliminary reports
The Buckner Children and Family Services campus and Calder Woods senior living community in Beaumont, Texas, appeared to weather Hurricane Laura without suffering any exterior damages and...
Buckner Southeast Texas clients and staff find shelter, support across Texas
Senior adults, children, families and staff affiliated with Buckner International ministries in Southeast Texas arrived safely at four Buckner locations across Texas. In all, nearly 200 Buckner-affiliated people displaced...
Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation of Buckner clients and staff in Beaumont
Buckner International-affiliated staff, children, families and senior adults served in the Beaumont, Texas, area have evacuated following a mandatory order issued by Jefferson County officials Aug. 24....
Finding hope during uncertain back-to-school routines
We have started our back-to-school rituals – purchasing school uniforms and school supplies for my children. It went pretty much like normal: My youngest kept throwing supplies...
Buckner surpasses 100 tons of domestic aid during pandemic
During the global pandemic, Buckner International has collected and distributed more than 100 tons of domestic aid product, including food, PPE and school supplies. All 100 tons...
Buckner Retirement Services launches initiative to encourage safe family visits to residents in senior living communities
Buckner Retirement Services launched an initiative to encourage safe family visits to residents in Buckner senior living communities. Research is showing that ongoing isolation is having dramatic adverse effects...