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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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Buckner purchases campus in Houston
The 6.88-acre site allows Buckner Children and Family Services to continue serving children and families around the Houston community
Buckner purchased a 6.88-acre property in north Houston in December 2023 which will become the Buckner Children and Family Services of Houston...
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Giving the gift of hope this Christmas
Programs across Texas hosted parties and more for families to celebrate the holiday
Spending Christmas with loved ones is a special time to rest, recharge and celebrate the birth of Jesus. But for some, Christmas can bring feelings...
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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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Exercising your mind over the holidays
Cognitive exercises can help improve seniors' memory
It’s no secret exercise is essential for the body, but it can be easy to overlook exercise for the mind. As seniors age, some experience cognitive...
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More than 4 million students are parents
September is National Student Parent Month
Student parents experience an additional layer of challenges when earning an education and taking care of children. Being a single parent while...
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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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