Free concert to raise awareness for Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls®
Sunday, June 9 at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Texas

DALLAS – Buckner International, a Dallas-based global Christian ministry, presents ‘Barefoot in the Park’ featuring Jeff Johnson Band and Kyle Sherman at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington, Texas.

‘Barefoot in the Park’ is a free family-friendly concert and part of the Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series. Concert goers are encouraged to enjoy the show barefoot to raise awareness for Shoes for Orphan Souls, the largest humanitarian aid project of Buckner. Since 1999, Shoes for Orphan Souls has provided more than 2.5 million pairs of new shoes to children in 74 countries around the world.

Complimentary glow-in-the-dark wristbands will be provided to the first 1,000 attendees at the event. Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and coolers with non-alcoholic beverages to the event. No glass containers allowed. Concessions will also be made available at the pavilion for purchase.

Founders Plaza is located at 100 W. Abram St. at the corner of Abram and Center streets, directly across from City Hall. For a parking map and more details, please visit www.bucknerevents.com.

For more than 133 years, Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to end of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving more than 450,000 people each year in the United States and 18 countries worldwide.

Media Contact:
Lauri Ann Hanson
Office: 214.758.8171
Cell: 214.931.9216
laneill@buckner.org