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3 activities for you and your grandkids
Fun ways to connect with your loved ones
Spending time with grandkids is one of the many joys of retirement. Grandkids are curious, high-energy, and can help seniors stay active. At Buckner...
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22 years, more than 200,000 shoes, one trip to Russia
Long-standing Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® shoe drive instills generosity for generations at Houston church
The foyer area of South Main Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, buzzed with excitement Aug. 21. Church members and attendees have grown accustomed to...
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More than 350 Buckner families attend Marvel-themed baseball games
This summer, families enjoyed fellowship and celebrated their superheroes
We already knew kids are superheroes ... but a picture is worth a thousand words. Check out some of these amazing superheroes with their families...
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Houston programs kicking off the new school season with fun
Aldine and Reed Road programs hosted back-to-school events for families
Across Houston, families and children had the chance to celebrate the beginning of a new school year with Buckner programs.
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Setting the standard
How Buckner is evolving in an ever-changing world
From 1879 until 1952, Buckner was led by someone with the name Buckner. When our founder, R.C. Buckner died in 1919, he passed the torch to his sons...
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Learning a loved one has dementia
Learn a few ways to cope as a family through the diagnosis
Dementia is a disease that impacts millions of people and their families. Seniors with dementia need specialized care that can cater to their unique...
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Students find the fun at Aldine summer camp
Buckner Family Hope Center™ hosts July camp featuring science, cooking and art
In July, the Buckner Family Hope Center™ at Aldine in Houston hosted a summer camp where children attended different programs featuring science,...
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Back to school with confidence
Houston organizations work together to provide needed school supplies
On July 22, Buckner programs in Houston collaborated with the Halliburton Charitable Foundation and the Astros Foundation to distribute school...
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Helping children learn perseverance in today’s world
How to nurture your children's superpowers
Meet Patrice. Her superpower is perseverance.
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What not to say to a senior adult
Help the senior adults in your life feel respected, happy and independent
Senior adults are, at the core, adults. They are real people with real stories, genuine emotions and real-life experiences. And yet, with the...
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