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Single mom overcomes relentless challenges, now children's author
Buckner Family Hope Center™ at Reed Road supports mom in healing, support and chasing her passions
Vanessa Jackson has faced adversity, challenges and obstacles many of us would never dream of. But today, she can look back at where she’s come...
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Impact a life this Christmas
Volunteer opportunities across Texas
The holiday season can bring joy, excitement and special time with loved ones. But for some vulnerable families, the Christmas season can remind them...
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Three Buckner Family Pathways™ graduates embark on new adventures
Dallas staff and friends gathered to celebrate
On Nov. 11, Buckner staff, volunteers, community members and former Buckner Family Pathways™ alumni gathered to celebrate three new graduates from...
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Honoring those who have served
Ways to honor a veteran this Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a special day to honor and celebrate military veterans who have served across the United States Armed Forces and protected our...
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3 ways seniors can combat loneliness
Plug into lifestyle programs available at all six Buckner senior living communities
Unfortunately, senior isolation and loneliness are relatively common. Millions of seniors struggle to get the social activity they need to maintain...
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Buckner International collaborates with Olive Crest's Child Abuse Prevention Network and Mission Foods to benefit vulnerable children
Aligning to serve abused, neglected children
Buckner International loves aligning with other nonprofit organizations that share our mission to serve vulnerable children and families. Buckner...
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Learning the meaning of love
Buckner Family Pathways™ graduate now shows other women they are loved
Connie is a graduate of Buckner Family Pathways™. While in the program, she gained important life skills such as maintaining a clean, safe home for...
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The mental health crisis today
Counselor shares grave statistics about suicide, mental health
September was Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We have a special guest writer on the blog today, Shanta Atkinson. Atkinson is a Buckner Family...
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Beacon of hope
Stepping out of her comfort zone, mother finds second home with Buckner
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Abuse and violence can create isolation, but for Tanikka Lewis, she chose to step out of her comfort...
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Exercises to keep seniors' brains sharp
Approaching brain health with a holistic approach
Everyone knows exercise is essential for the body, but it can be easy to overlook exercise for the mind. Throughout World Alzheimer's Month, there...
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