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Buckner acquires new senior living community in Bedford, TX
The independent living community is renamed Lightwell, a Joint Ministry by Buckner and Presbyterian Homes & Services. Today a new senior living community joined the Buckner family....
New program in Longview supports fathers and father figures
A new program focused on family preservation by supporting fathers is now offered by Buckner Longview. Fatherhood EFFECT focuses on the importance of a bond between child...
Buckner Kenya recognized for providing outstanding educational opportunities
Buckner Kenya was recently recognized as Best in Education in the first annual Kenya NGO Awards. A first of its kind in Kenya, the awards honored...
The pathway from doubt to strength
Lisa Olgin wasn't convinced Buckner should take a chance on her. After hearing from a friend about Buckner Family Pathways®, she was interested – but apprehensive. "I...
A different journey
For years as a state trooper, Manny Alaniz knew he was protecting lives. But he questioned whether he was really saving them. After more than two decades...
Home of the Buckner Hornets
On Oct. 14, about 40 volunteers from AT&T and City Year spent four hours meticulously hand painting a mural on the basketball court at Buckner International’s Dallas...
Honoring a pioneer of Buckner programs
Alton Breedlove, a longtime beloved Buckner employee who pioneered family aid programs, died in August. Breedlove was known for his strong faith and dedicated much of...
Houston church celebrating more than two decades of impacting vulnerable children
South Main Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, has supported Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® almost as long as the humanitarian aid program has been in existence. After...
Planting the seed for a Buckner Family Hope Center® in San Antonio
Even though San Antonio is the seventh largest city in the U.S., reports show its families are struggling to make ends meet. Almost 20% of Bexar County...
Read transformative stories in Spanish
Because of your support, Buckner International impacts the lives of vulnerable children, families and seniors in Texas and internationally. Celebrate those stories through the special Spanish magazine,...