Rio Grande Valley
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Read stories of hope from around the globe
Celebrate 25 years of international work with us in the latest Bucker Today, featuring ministry updates, photos from years past and beautiful stories...
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An update from Buckner president
Buckner President Albert Reyes does Q&A
Hear the latest news from Buckner International from Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes. In this Q&A, Reyes shares how Buckner is doing overall,...
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5 ways to celebrate your mom on Mother’s Day
Creative ways to show mom she’s the best
Moms are priceless and we appreciate and value all the mothers who care for children at their most vulnerable.
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April is National Volunteer Month and we celebrate you!
Thank you volunteers for making a difference
COVID-19 brought many challenges, but that didn’t stop Buckner volunteers from continuing to connect and work with families in Buckner programs.
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Support foster children in Buckner campus safe homes across Texas
Help provide basic necessities for children in need
Buckner campus homes across Texas have been approved to be used by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as safe homes for foster...
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Extraordinary work in an extraordinary year
With your help, families received hope and aid during a difficult year
We haven't had a lot to celebrate over the past year, but with your help, Buckner has been able to do extraordinary work during an extraordinary...
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Children currently sleeping in CPS offices find housing at Buckner
Recent lack of placement options highlights the growing Texas foster care crisis and need for more licensed families
News outlets across Texas brandished March 2021 headlines about the foster care crisis. At the time, it was reported 186 kids across the state were...
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One family who chose to chase freedom from debt
The Buckner Family Hope Center at Peñitas equipped them for the journey
The Garcia family felt suffocated by their debt. Living in a cramped RV and a fourth child on the way, Melissa found resources and hope at the Buckner...
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Virtual home build celebrates 10 years of ministry in Rio Grande Valley
WMU builds new homes and hope one nail at a time
For the past nine years, teams from the Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas (WMU) have traveled to the Rio Grande Valley to build a home for a family...
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What is a Family Hope Center?
An innovative model that strengthens families and gives them hope
Children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect or poverty typically go into the foster care system.
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