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How Buckner Family Pathways is helping single parents during the pandemic
Almost half of single parent families in Texas live in poverty, with Houston being ranked the hardest city for single parents to raise a family. Great Day Houston...
Why collaboration across all levels is critical during the pandemic
This editorial was written by Diego Silva, director of the Buckner Family Hope Center at Peñitas, and originally appeared in The Monitor. Diego also serves as vice-president of the...
‘The hardest joy you’ll ever experience’
Jimmy and Celeste Dickinson have been parents for a long time and embracing the new season of life called empty nesting. But their definition of empty nesting...
Remembering the fallen
Today is Memorial Day, a time we set aside to remember and honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. military. These brave men and...
Buckner Retirement Services residents weigh in on pandemic impact
According to a recent survey conducted by Buckner Retirement Services, 96% of senior living residents agree with social distancing and visitation restrictions in place. The survey was...
Buckner responds to worsening crisis in Peru
With more than 67,000 reported cases last week and almost 2,000 deaths, the COVID-19 crisis continues to worsen in Peru. And Buckner Peru continues to respond with...
Car parade boosts senior adults’ spirits
After weeks of sheltering in place and practicing social distancing measures, most people are ready for some person-to-person interaction. No more so than the senior adults living...
Buckner Family Hope Center helps single dad realize his dreams
In January 2019, Kenneth Horn (above, left) and his four children moved into New Hope Housing in Houston. They moved to Texas from Pomona, California, and while he knew...
Rio Grande Valley couple celebrates adoption virtually during the coronavirus pandemic
Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, 2-year-old Jose joined his half-sister as an official member of the Sanchez family on May 13. The judge, lawyers, case workers and...
All we need is love
My youngest brother got married Saturday. It’s not the wedding they had planned. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, they were forced to postpone their grand wedding plans...