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The Turnaround: How Family Place changed one mom’s life for good
Story and photography by Chelsea QuackenbushWith her two small children in tow, a bruised face and a heavy heart, 20-year-old Amber Fowler packed up her few belongings...
Bernardo’s Story
By Lauren Hollon SturdyBuckner InternationalMeeting Bernardo*, you’d never guess what he’s been through.He’s a skinny 16-year-old, at least a head taller than any of the other kids...
Buckner, Wolverines Motorcycle Club Distribute School Supplies to Children
DALLAS - Buckner International, a global Christian ministry, and members of the Christian motorcycle club, The Wolverines, hosted their second annual Back to School Bash to celebrate...
Staples, Buckner Team up to Collect School Supplies for Back-to-School-Bash
By Olivia Dodd Buckner Intern DALLAS - Buckner is proud to be partnering with Staples in its “Staples for Students” campaign to collect school supplies for children...
Buckner Westminster Place Residents Crafting for Children
Bobby Jo Walker, Geraldine Triplett, Mary Frances Morgan and Billie Lee sew dolls for children at Hiway 80 Rescue Mission.
PHOTOS: Barefoot in the Park and Buckner at the Ballpark
Last weekend's Dallas-Fort Worth events were a big hit with Buckner supporters, beginning with Barefoot in the Park on Saturday evening at Founders Plaza in downtown Arlington,...
First Person Perspective: Sowing Seeds
By Emily CandeeWhen I decided to go on a short-term mission trip, I was ready to conquer the world. With great intentions and high ambitions, I wanted...
“It’s not the shoes – it’s the love” – Volunteer spreads the Shoes for Orphan Souls message
By Lauren Hollon SturdyWhen Carlene James gets an idea in her head, she does something about it.So nearly three years ago when she heard a presentation at...
Foster Families Beat the Heat at Camp Buckner
Foster and foster-to-adopt families spent their evenings at Camp Buckner relaxing, playing, enjoying snow cones and watching a ‘dive-in’ movie at the camp...
Giving Back by Paying It Forward
By Lauren Hollon SturdyBuckner InternationalThe Aguilar family’s story is a common one in the colonias of the Rio Grande Valley: poverty, struggle and the hardships of life...