Rio Grande Valley
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Recognizing foster parents for their dedication
Across Texas, Buckner Foster Care and Adoption programs celebrated foster parents for Foster Care Appreciation Month
Across the country, there are foster parents who open their homes to vulnerable children in need of a safe place to call home through challenging...
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Resilient family seeks shelter from storm in unfinished home
Buckner Healthy Housing home provides safety while only 75% complete
In May, the Peñitas area of the Rio Grande Valley received hailstorms and strong winds uprooting trees and stripping roofs from many homes. For the...
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Buckner receives grant from United States Department of Agriculture
The $300,000 grant supports the Buckner Healthy Housing program and families in the Rio Grande Valley
Buckner International was the recipient of a $300,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. The two-year grant will allow Buckner...
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Buckner receives grant from Maximus Foundation
The $20,000 donation will help Buckner serve children and families in the Rio Grande Valley
The Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home was the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation, the independent, employee-led 501c3...
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May is National Foster Care Month
Nearly 30,000 kids in foster care in Texas
Before foster care was regulated by the government, child welfare and foster care were mainly in the hands of private and religious organizations,...
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Spring break surge
Churches build homes for four Rio Grande Valley families
Members of Texas churches built homes for four families in the Rio Grande Valley during last week’s spring break. The families are served locally...
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An update from President and CEO Albert Reyes
The strategic mission and vision for Buckner moving forward
The furniture store IKEA says their mission is, “To create a better everyday life for the many people.” Tesla’s mission is, “To accelerate...
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Happy International Women's Day
Celebrating female staff all over the world
Happy International Women's Day! Enjoy a special video from some of our staff in Mexico wishing all women a Happy International Women's Day. At...
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Supporting foster families is key to retention
Buckner Foster Care and Adoption provides foster families with resources and services that help families better answer their call to care for vulnerable children
Families and couples who respond to the call of serving vulnerable children through foster care can often find unexpected challenges on their path....
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Rio Grande women learn about God’s love at conference
Buckner Family Hope Center is helping local women connect spiritually
The Buckner Family Hope Center™ at Peñitas and Donna recently hosted a “Dios Te Ama (God Loves You) Women’s Conference.” It was a heartfelt...
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