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Parkway Place breaks ground July 1 for $2.5 million wellness center

(HOUSTON, Texas) — Parkway Place, a Buckner senior living community in West Houston broke ground July 1 in preparation for construction of a $2.5-million wellness center to...
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Foster Families Receive Red Carpet Treatment at Camp Buckner

(Burnet, Texas) - Buckner foster children and families left their worries at the gate when they arrived at Camp Buckner for a weekend retreat June 10-12.“I think...
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For Giving’s Sake Only

Jack and Jill chapter leaders pose for a picture in front of a mountain of Shoes for Orphan Souls.

By Emily UnderwoodBuckner International(DALLAS, Texas)...
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Peruvian Orphans Receive New Gym, Sports Equipment

By Analiz G. SchremmerBuckner InternationalProceeds from a women’s volleyball game between the Dallas Baptist University Patriots and the Peruvian National Youth team gave a group of orphans...
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Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana Celebrates New Community Center

By Ryan BrownBuckner International(Dallas, Texas) — Buckner International and Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana saw an idea become reality on June 7 when Primera held a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
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From There to Here: Transitional Home Gives Orphans Fresh Start

By Scott CollinsST. PETERSBURG, Russia – It would be impossible to find the Buckner Boys Transitional Home without help. But help is what this place is all...
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Buckner Urgently Seeks Volunteer Missionaries

By Analiz SchremmerTime is running out for individuals to sign up to serve orphan and needy children in McAllen, Texas and China in two separate mission trips...
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Add Some Color to the Gospel

By Analiz SchremmerChildren’s Coloring Book Presents a Simple Plan to Know JesusIt isn’t likely you’ve seen a 4-year old reading the Gospel of Matthew during daycare—or anywhere...
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Over the Edge

John Hoyle overcomes challenges on the way to success(BEAUMONT, Texas) – John Hoyle is expressive and talkative. He has the energy of someone with a direction, a...
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How You Can Prevent Abuse

By Felipe GarzaVice President of Domestic OperationsBuckner Children and Family ServicesYou may be like a lot of people I know: You may not think you can do...
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