Coronavirus
Shining hope
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When control is lost: Turning to prayer and supplication during an uncertain and unpredictable school year
Bethany Jones has taught in elementary school in Frisco Independent School District for 15 years and was chosen as the Texas PTA Elementary Teacher...
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Protecting families during the crisis
When COVID-19 reached Texas, Buckner responded quickly to protect the families we serve. While sheltering in place was new, difficult and sometimes...
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Children connect virtually during summer programs in Houston
Summer is not canceled in Houston. The summer children's program at the Buckner Family Hope Center at Aldine and at Reed Road needed to adjust how...
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What is the key to having a faithful response in uncertain times?
Right before the new year, I took on a new role at Buckner and became director of events. I was extremely excited about the possibilities going into...
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Buckner International trustees issue 'Call for Love, Justice and Racial Reconciliation': Statement unanimously approved by board
Saying “we repudiate racism, injustice and racial inequality,” trustees of Buckner International unanimously approved a statement they titled...
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Hope during a pandemic: An update from Buckner President Albert Reyes
During the pandemic, Buckner International has been extremely careful and cautious while still serving those who need us, and the precautions we've...
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6 Camp Buckner employees write more than 350 encouraging letters to foster families while working remotely
Due to the threat of COVID-19 in Texas, Camp Buckner has been closed for retreats and day camps, but that hasn't stopped the staff from continuing to...
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Texas church refuses to let canceled mission trip prevent them from helping families in the Rio Grande Valley
This summer was supposed to mark the 10th year in a row Woodlawn Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, would send volunteers to the Rio Grande Valley for...
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Preparing for the school year
Typically, in July parents are beginning to look at school supply lists and buying school clothes for their children, and children are trying to...
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Single mom found the running start she needed to change her family's life
Juggling a chaotic home life, struggling in school and raising her then 4-year-old son, Chanique Steele prayers were answered when she found Buckner...
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