Rio Grande Valley
How Buckner plays a part in poverty awareness
Serving families in need through aid, coaching and more
Most of us tend to imagine a war-torn street in a far-off country when we think of poverty. We often forget poverty is prevalent in America too, and...
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Where does poverty live?
January is Poverty Awareness Month. Learn what generational poverty is and how you can help.
What does poverty look like?
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Adapting to new dreams
The Guerrero family uprooted everything they knew for safety
A minimalistic lifestyle has its advantages. From efficiency to organization, living with necessity helps you focus on what’s important.
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November is National Adoption Month
A long-standing tradition to bring awareness to vulnerable children
National Adoption Month is a time many adopted persons, adoptive families and adoption advocates celebrate the miracle of adoption while also look to...
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Easing the back-to-school burden in Texas
Buckner programs across the state offered fun, food and school supplies to those in need
Many of us can feel the stress of all the things needed to head back to school, but for some, that stress weighs them down emotionally and...
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New Buckner Family Hope Center® opens in Rio Grande Valley
New Donna location expands available services for families in surrounding community
The grand opening of the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Donna was commemorated Aug. 8 with a public ribbon cutting and reception. This is the second...
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New home built for family during annual Texas Baptists meeting
In July, churches came together for fellowship, knowledge and service
Representatives from more than 5,300 churches came together in McAllen, Texas, for the Texas Baptists’ Family Gathering in July. This was the 138th...
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Recognizing foster parents for their dedication
Across Texas, Buckner Foster Care and Adoption programs celebrated foster parents for Foster Care Appreciation Month
Across the country, there are foster parents who open their homes to vulnerable children in need of a safe place to call home through challenging...
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Resilient family seeks shelter from storm in unfinished home
Buckner Healthy Housing home provides safety while only 75% complete
In May, the Peñitas area of the Rio Grande Valley received hailstorms and strong winds uprooting trees and stripping roofs from many homes. For the...
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Buckner receives grant from United States Department of Agriculture
The $300,000 grant supports the Buckner Healthy Housing program and families in the Rio Grande Valley
Buckner International was the recipient of a $300,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. The two-year grant will allow Buckner...
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