Blog
Stories & insights
Buckner
Filter
What is hope?
What is hope? Through Buckner International in 2018, it's children embracing forever families through foster care and adoption. It's families discovering and pursuing their God-given potential. It's...
The possibility of hope
One of greatest joys of the year is to wish you a merry Christmas on Christmas Day. Throughout this series of Christmas devotions, we have sought to highlight...
Advent week 4: Sing with joy to all the world
“Celebrate God all day, every day, I mean, revel in him!” – Philippians 4:4 (The Message) On Dec. 5, 2013, we held in our hands a 6-pound,...
Rio Grande Valley wind farm employees energize Christmas for 50 children in foster care
Ronnie Pursley has worked in the energy industry for decades, but no matter what company he works for or what city he resides, Pursley always looks for...
Friday photo: Texas Rangers bring Christmas cheer to Buckner families
Christmas came early for vulnerable children served by Buckner in West Dallas at the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy at Mercy Street Complex presented by Toyota. Texas Rangers...
Thank you for making Christmas merry for all
This time of year, it’s common to wish people a “merry Christmas.” But for many of the families Buckner International serves through our Family Hope Centers and...
City Credit Union makes the holiday bright by donating more than 350 toys
Christmas is just days away and as the anticipation builds for the holiday, City Credit Union is doing their part to make sure vulnerable families in Dallas...
Single mom in Buckner Family Pathways takes another step in making her dreams come true
In April, we shared Marissa’s story. By then the single mother already had come so far. She first came to Buckner through our Project HOPES initiative, which...
Advent week 3: Let go … and love
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) It happened last Christmas. I was sitting at...
Brasfield & Gorrie volunteers build employment readiness classroom for Buckner
Today, 32 volunteers from construction firm Brasfield & Gorrie’s Dallas office served the community by building classroom space for GED and employment readiness courses at theBuckner Center for...