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Pursuing an education doesn't have to stop with parenthood
For Single Parent Student Month, we're celebrating the Buckner Family Pathways® program, dedicated to equipping families with the tools they need to succeed
Parenting is a difficult job. It’s a title that comes with many hats, roles and responsibilities.
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Houston church celebrating more than two decades of impacting vulnerable children
South Main Baptist Church continues historic annual shoe collection drive through Buckner Shoes
South Main Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, has supported Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® almost as long as the humanitarian aid program has been...
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Head back to school without breaking the bank
Resources and tips to help ease the stress of the back-to-school season
Summer is winding down and back to school is right around the corner for most of us. With that comes shifting back to your school routine, planning...
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Buckner Houston celebrates new campus
Buckner Children and Family Services of Houston campus hosts grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration, launching a vision of wrap-around services for vulnerable families in one location
Jacob Paz, a 17-year-old Buckner client, spoke from the heart when he shared how his relationship with Buckner changed his life.
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Serving others offers light in the darkness
Buckner employee impacted by Hurricane Beryl continues to serve the vulnerable around her
Buckner employee Ruby Rodriguez is no stranger to hurricanes. A Houston resident for 45 years, Rodriguez has seen her fair share of severe storms,...
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New Buckner Houston campus hosts Hurricane Beryl relief distribution
Hundreds of families impacted by the Category 1 hurricane received water, food and supplies
Even before its grand opening, the Buckner Children and Family Services of Houston campus was hard at work serving the community in the wake of...
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A culture of giving back
Buckner Family Hope Center® student becomes the teacher
Amelia Lopez's eyes occasionally wander to the large pot of boiling water and macaroni on the stove. She sits in the kitchen of the Buckner Family...
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Graduation: A time for true celebration
Celebrating Buckner Family Pathways® graduates
Graduation is always a time for celebration, but for many women across Texas, it meant even more after the adversities and challenges they've faced...
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The power of community and support to prevent human trafficking
What can we learn from the Buckner Family Hope Center® model and apply across the world
This blog was written and contributed by Andrea Sparks, director of government and strategic relations for Buckner International.
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Prioritizing nutrition for seniors
Buckner senior living communities keep quality nutrition at the forefront for residents
Leslie Fabish, regional dietitian for Thomas Cuisines, offers insight for seniors for National Nutrition Month. Thomas Cuisine partners with BRS...
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