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These fall festivals bring all the treats with no tricks
Around the state, Buckner ministries have been treating children to festive fall festivals. Dressed up as their favorite superhero, character or...
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Buckner cuts ribbon on Family Hope Center serving South Houston
Families can now receive vital services like child and youth development, adult education, family coaching, financial empowerment classes and more...
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Parkway Place in Houston members bond through fitness
Donna Stadler moved to Parkway Place with her husband in 2010 and would see Jean Hartzell in the dining room and at Sunday vespers. Donna, 88, said...
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Houston church packs 7,000 shoes in 90 minutes
South Main Baptist Church in Houston wrapped up its annual Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® drive on Sunday, the culmination of the largest church...
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Hurricane Harvey: 'It’s a year later, and it still hurts.'
In many ways, what a difference a year makes. The last time we visited with Ruby Rodriguez was days after Hurricane Harvey slammed Southeast Texas,...
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Hurricane Harvey survivor declares 'I am blessed' after Parkway Place rallies around his family
In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall across southeast Texas, leaving a trail of damage, loss and destruction in its wake. For several...
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Hurricane Harvey was strong, but Houston families prove stronger
A year later, Maricela Guzman still remembers when Hurricane Harvey entered her neighborhood, her street and finally her home. The storm was strong,...
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Faith Focus: The Lord will be my God
This week marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey devastating Southeast Texas. I spent part of last week in Houston visiting with victims...
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Use your skills to make a difference in a child's life
The truth is, not everyone is called to be a foster parent, but we’re all called to help. Here’s some of the top ways you can help vulnerable...
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Buckner sends 1,200 Houston children back to school with new supplies, backpacks
Last week, Buckner Houston helped send children in Southeast Houston and Aldine back to school with new backpacks, school supplies, uniforms and...
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