Rio Grande Valley
Stark College and Buckner International collaborate to serve vulnerable children and families
The five-year memorandum of understanding provides volunteer opportunities and internships, as well as educational opportunities
Recently, Buckner International and Stark College & Seminary announced the launch of a collaboration to provide Stark’s students with opportunities...
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The power of community for dads
An inside look at a program Buckner offers for fathers
Fatherhood … it’s no easy role. I remember the first moments heading home from the hospital. The last 48 hours had felt like an eternity. My wife...
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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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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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