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Finding Buckner again
Family strengthening builds hopes and dreams Chasity Nichols knew Buckner as a child but never expected her life would head in a new direction when she found...
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 Family Hope Center opens in San Antonio
The grand opening of the Buckner Family Hope Center® in San Antonio was celebrated with a ribbon cutting, officially inviting families to a safe place for support...
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...