Houston
Back to school with confidence
Houston organizations work together to provide needed school supplies
On July 22, Buckner programs in Houston collaborated with the Halliburton Charitable Foundation and the Astros Foundation to distribute school...
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Helping children learn perseverance in today’s world
How to nurture your children's superpowers
Meet Patrice. Her superpower is perseverance.
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What not to say to a senior adult
Help the senior adults in your life feel respected, happy and independent
Senior adults are, at the core, adults. They are real people with real stories, genuine emotions and real-life experiences. And yet, with the...
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Buckner president Albert Reyes wins D CEO award for Leadership Excellence
Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes won an award for Leadership Excellence in the category of mega nonprofit at the D CEO's Nonprofit and...
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How can parents help a child develop courage?
Children have superhero powers that can be nurtured
Meet Caleb. His superpower is courage.
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'This is where God wants me to be'
Dedicated employee serves senior adults for 41 years
Theresa Gillum has diligently served senior adults at Buckner Parkway Place for 41 years.
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Empathy – a superpower all children can develop
How can parents help their child learn empathy?
Meet Ellie. Her superpower is empathy.
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Community heroes in action
Executive chef proves he's a leader in and out of the kitchen
Derone (pronounced Darren) Martin, executive chef at Buckner senior living community, Parkway Place, in Houston, is being recognized this year by...
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Houston Astros baseball camp gives students new experiences
Kids in the Buckner Family Hope Center™ programs learn the fundamentals of baseball
Last month, 20 children from both the Buckner Family Hope Center™ locations in Houston had the opportunity to attend baseball camp with the Houston...
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Creative ways to celebrate the Fourth of July
Whether you want to be out in the sun or stay inside, these activities are good for kids of all ages
The Fourth of July is quintessentially the perfect summer holiday, usually spent outdoors grilling hamburgers and hot dogs with neighbors and friends...
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