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Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, Buckner works with churches in Oklahoma City and Norman, and also has our international adoption offices at Dillon International in Tulsa.
Programs
First Baptist Church Collaboration, Oklahoma City
Buckner in Oklahoma City, Okla, works in
collaboration with First Baptist Oklahoma City
and Good Shepherd Ministries to provide a
number of social services, including free medical
and dental clinics for lower-income children as
well as a clothing distribution and food pantry.
They also work with KIDS HOPE USA. Buckner
began its work in Oklahoma City in 2008.
First Baptist Church Collaboration, Norman
Buckner in Norman, Okla, began working in
collaboration with First Baptist Church of Norman
on Jan. 4, 2010. With the help of Buckner, the
church is able to offer KIDS HOPE USA, a mentoring
program that serves 14 elementary-age children.
A Buckner staff member also coordinates a weekly
feeding ministry that provides a hot meal for
homeless and hungry people in the city as well
as overseeing a program that provides repaired
bicycles to people who have no transportation.
For more information, contact Joseph Armstrong
at jearmstrong@buckner.org.
Dillon International, Tulsa
Dillon International, affiliated with Buckner since
2009, provides international adoption services, counseling and resources to families in Oklahoma. Dillon is a licensed, not-for-profit child placement agency that has specialized in international adoption since 1972. Dillon offers adoption programs in China, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Korea and Nepal. And through the affiliation with Buckner Adoption and Maternity Services, adoption opportunities in Ethiopia, Russia and Honduras are also available. For more information, visit www.dillonadopt.com.
How You Can Help:
• Pray: Make a commitment to pray for the children and families of Oklahoma.
• Give: Make a donation online to support Buckner programs in Oklahoma or call
214-758-8050 to make a donation by phone.
• Volunteer: Email volunteers@buckner.org to learn how you can get involved in Oklahoma.
• Collect Shoes: Host a shoe drive or give a pair of shoes to help children around the world.
• Become an Adoptive Parent: Learn more about adoption through Dillon International
at www.dillonadopt.org.
Contact Us:
First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City
1201 North Robinson Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK
405-946-1789
First Baptist Church of Norman
211 W. Comanche
Norman, OK 73069
918-749-4600
Dillon International
3227 East 31st Street, #200
Tulsa, OK 74105
918-749-4600
info@dillonadopt.com
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