Buckner Rio Grande Valley

Liria Foster from Foster & Dapper Kidz Art Club hand painted 32 new pairs of shoes and donated them to Buckner to support our RGV Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls Community Drive. These shoes were individually hand painted by Liria. The shoes will be distributed to children here in the RGV. For more information on how you can support our back to school efforts, please visit our website or contact our office: https://na2.hubs.ly/H065Kd80

Our Fishing with Dads event was held on June 6th to honor dads! Eleven dads and their children participated in a day of fishing, creating memories and strengthening family bonds.

A huge thank you to the City of McAllen and City of McAllen Parks and Recreation for the valuable introduction to fishing lesson, supplying additional fishing equipment to our FAYS and Family Hope Center families, and making this a memorable experience for all.

During Foster Care Appreciation Month, our friends at Chase Bank generously prepared snack gift bags for our Buckner foster families. To learn more about how you can be a blessing to children in foster care or their families visit the link in our bio.

On May 30, twenty-six volunteers from our FAYS program gathered at Bob Clark Social Service Community Center to join forces and beautify the grounds. They learned about various flowers and plants and how to properly plant and care for them. We enjoyed the opportunity to grow in fellowship and build community spirit.

During the month of May, Nikki Rowe High School Student Council collected items to create care gift bags for our foster families. In addition, they also donated backpacks full of gift items for the children in our care. It is always heartwarming when our community supports and appreciates our foster families.

Our team members were honored to attend this year’s McAllen Mayor’s Prayer luncheon. Dr. Delvin Atchison, member of Texas Baptist and a longtime associate of Dr. Albert Reyes was the keynote speaker providing an inspirational message. Pictured with the Buckner team are Dr. Atchison and McAllen Mayor, Javier Villalobos.

In Texas, more than 1,000 youth age out of foster care each year.

When youth age out of the foster care system between 18 to 23 years old, they are vulnerable to addiction, human trafficking and homelessness. With little support, former foster youth are left to navigate from adolescence to adulthood on their own.

For National Youth Aging Out Day, you can help by fostering or adopting a teen through Waiting Texas Children and providing mentorship for youth who may not have a positive person in their life.

To learn more, sign up for one of our virtual information meetings.

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May is a time to celebrate graduation! Buckner Family Hope Center Penitas held a graduation ceremony for our Faith and Finance and Nurturing Parenting course graduates. These core classes were taught in collaboration with STCH Ministries and Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas-Salud.

Buckner FAYS hosted an event to celebrate the important role that moms play in our program and in their families. Games, crafts, food and fellowship were enjoyed by all 50 moms present. For more information about our FAYS program and how you can get involved, please visit our website: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05qfPn0

Our 2026 Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls Community Shoe Drive in has kicked off. Huge thanks to Hidalgo County Commissioner, Eddie Cantu for his generous donation to start off our drive. Pictured are some of our returning supporters.

All donations help support a child here in our community. You can drop off your donation of a new pair of shoes at any of our collection sites across the RGV: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05qf2M0