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The Miracle of Boots
Jynger Roberts, MSW, Dillon International, Inc.His cries echoed in the early morning darkness on the fields of central Ghana. A farmer beginning his workday took note of...
Buckner Now Offering Long-Term Volunteer Opportunities Worldwide
Jenny PopeDALLAS – With images of extreme poverty plastering the media each day, more and more Americans’ eyes have been opened to the needs. And many want...
Dallas Junior League Sorts Shoes for Orphans
Analiz G. SchremmerBuckner International DALLAS—Thirty-four provisional members of the Junior League of Dallas volunteered 20 hours of their time Sept. 18 and Oct. 2. to sort shoes...
Buckner Seeks Adoptive Families for Russian Boys
Analiz G. SchremmerBuckner InternationalDALLAS – Buckner International is seeking adoptive families for eight Russian boys. (more…)
A Legacy of Love
Jenny PopeBuckner InternationalBEAUMONT, Texas – Diverna Abatte learned everything from her mom. (more…)
Making a Difference
Dallas company shuts its doors, serves Buckner seniors for a dayBy Amy StoneBuckner InternationalDALLAS — The Buckner Retirement Village was filled with helping hands June 11 when...
Student Finds Calling through ExxonMobil Internship
By Amy StoneBuckner InternationalDALLAS — For the third year, Buckner International received a grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation to hire an intern through the company’s Community Summer...
Sewell Golf Tournament to Benefit Dallas Children and Families
DALLAS – More than 220 people are expected to participate in the Sewell Golf Classic Sept. 20 at Bent Tree Country Club, located at 5201 Westgrove Dr.,...
Houston Church Breaks World Record with Chain of Soles
Jenny PopeBuckner InternationalHOUSTON – The thermometer read 94 degrees Saturday, Aug. 21 as volunteers at South Main Baptist Church patiently linked together a chain of shoes on...
Russian Orphans Fly Home, Remember Life with a Family
Brittany Black and Analiz SchremmerBuckner InternationalDALLAS — Every orphan longs for a mom and dad. So when 17 Russian orphans said goodbye to their Texas host families...