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Buckner Celebrates 10 Years in Kenya
By Scott CollinsBuckner InternationalA delegation of volunteers led by President Albert Reyes joined staff and dignitaries from across Kenya to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Buckner International’s...
Hall Announces Retirement; Albert Reyes Named CEO
AUSTIN, Texas – Ken Hall, chief executive officer of Buckner International since 1994, announced his retirement from the Dallas-based organization during a July 22 meeting of the...
Feeding the Hungry in Peru
For the poorest men, women and children around the world, life is one continual crisis—a daily struggle for survival. Many of these desperate people lack even the...
Buckner Assists with Tornado Relief in Joplin
On June 3, Buckner sent a shipment of disaster relief aid to Convoy of Hope’s warehouse in Springfield, Missouri for distribution to tornado victims in Joplin. (more…)
Buckner Feels Pressure as Needs Increase
Helping the poorest people in the communities we serve has become a greater challenge than ever as resources are stretched to meet needs.As the U.S. economy continues...
Mother Finds Help for Body and Soul
Recently, a distraught mother walked into the Buckner Mission Center in Longview. As a staff member named Noemy helped her select clothes for her five children, she...
Fitness Instructor Provides Tools for a Fit Body and Mind
By Diamond RichardsonBuckner InternationalDALLAS – Marsha Taplett leans in on a hot June day as a room filled with young girl eyes lock with hers. “Can everyone...
Valley Residents Give the Clothes off Their Backs
By Diamond RichardsonBuckner InternationalMISSION, Texas – Many children across the Rio Grande Valley welcomed additions to their wardrobe thanks to the 14th annual Shareable Wearables clothing drive,...
Buckner Beaumont Beautified By Keller Williams Realty
By Lauren Hollon SturdyBuckner InternationalBEAUMONT—Buckner Children’s Village in Beaumont got a major facelift May 12 thanks to Keller Williams Realty Company’s “RED Day” service project. (more…)
CIOS Foundation to Help Fund Buckner Programs Texas-wide
By Lauren Hollon SturdyBuckner InternationalChrist is Our Salvation Foundation recently approved a grant proposal for $1.275 million to help support several Buckner ministries over the next three...