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Buckner in East Texas rings in Christmas early for vulnerable children, families
Christmas came early this year for vulnerable families and children served through Buckner in East Texas. In a day filled with parties, smiles, laughter and joy, families...
Faith Focus: Giving gifts
In the past few weeks, the children and families who are served through Buckner have been abundantly blessed by the generosity of people who support the ministry....
Frisco woman makes decade-long impact on children through Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls®
Lisa Schaefer isn’t much of a shopper. It just doesn’t excite her. Unless it helps vulnerable children through Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls. “I’m a woman who...
Faith Focus: It’s time for a dance party
When Beth and Ryan Vela adopted Claire through Buckner, it was "easily on of the best days" of their lives, "right up there with the birth of...
Send greetings to friends, hope to vulnerable families this Christmas
This Christmas, sending a Christmas card can do more than bring greetings to your friends and family – it can make a difference in lives on the...
‘You are home’
Each day, Ben Shelton tells his 8-year-old son, Banks, the four things he needs to know: You are loved. Love transcends all. It is something that is...
Faith Focus: Where do you see Jesus?
Weekly, the Buckner staff gathers for a devotional time that includes prayer for each other and the families that we serve. Last Monday, we gathered around a...
Buckner cuts ribbon for new Longview campus Nov. 18
Buckner Children and Family Services of East Texas officially opened a $6 million campus Nov. 18 in Longview, Texas, including its expanded Family Hope Center and new Family...
Faith Focus: A week of thanks
Thursday may be Thanksgiving, but there's no need to wait until then to be thankful. Truth be told, Buckner has a lot to be thankful for in...
Rio Grande Valley family sees bright future constructed just outside its doorstep
PEÑITAS, Texas – Maria Luisa Morales’ future was so close, it was right outside the front door of the aging one-room travel trailer that currently serve as home for...