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Today is Juneteenth
Today is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day. It marks the day in 1865 when Union Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and...
Help during the crisis: Activities to cope with grief at home
This has been a difficult time, a time for isolation for many and the traditional ways we would support each other through grief and loss have not...
Help during the crisis: Coping with grief during a pandemic
No one can predict when or how one experiences grief, especially during a pandemic. "One of the most difficult things I have seen others experience in the last couple...
Buckner Children’s Home in Rio Grande Valley awarded Maximus Foundation Grant
The Buckner Children’s Home in the Rio Grande Valley was recognized for their dedication to family and community development and serving vulnerable communities. The Maximus Foundation seeks...
He loves me still
I lied to my father once. I was about 10 years old, and he asked me if I had brushed my teeth. “Yes,” I responded quickly. I...
Buckner receives $5K donation from BBVA
Buckner Rio Grande Valley is the recipient of a $5,000 donation from BBVA to support its work in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will...
Buckner Retirement Services inspires happiness during a pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Buckner Retirement Services proactively stepped up to care and protect those we serve in our senior living communities. Every day, Buckner Retirement Services...
Looking for a faith-based film to watch as a family?
Find 5 compassion themes in the faith-based film “The Open Door” These days you may have a little more time to watch Amazon Prime or are looking for...
7-year-old shining hope with handcrafted jewelry
Lillian Healey was determined to find a way to help those struggling due to the coronavirus. Just 7 years old, she went to her mother with a plan....
Hope during a pandemic
When COVID-19 required everyone to shelter-in-place, Buckner International did not abandon those we serve. From home offices around the state, staff found innovative ways to minister and...