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Christmas at the orphans home
Every year, with Christmas near, I travel on a train of thought – back through decades of time – to Dallas and my childhood home, Buckner Orphans...
Advent week 2: Searching for my father
“These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I...
Buckner President: Strengthening families in Central America may reduce future migrant caravans
In an op-ed for the Dallas Morning News, Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes highlights the reasons migrants are fleeing Central America and how nonprofits like Buckner International can help...
Friday photo: Celebrating Christmas
Christmas joy was in full swing on Sunday as families in Buckner foster care, Buckner Family Pathways and Next Step in Dallas gathered to enjoy the season with food,...
Reconnecting with Marta
Earlier this year, we met Marta and her family, who participate in the Buckner Family Hope Center at Bachman Lake in Dallas. Through the Family Hope Center,...
Surprise! Buckner single mom receives car for Christmas
LaShonda Haynes came to God’s Garage, a nonprofit repair ministry that helps single mothers and veterans, to receive presents from a toy drive. She was thankful to...
Christmas is coming and volunteers like you are helping children and family across Texas celebrate early
Christmas is still 21 days away, but volunteers across Texas, like you, are helping vulnerable children and families celebrate early. Moms, dads, children, bikers and even Santa...
Baptist Retirement Community dedicates Elsie Gayer Chapel
Members of the Baptist Retirement Community came together with Buckner Retirement Services staff to dedicate the Elsie Gayer Chapel. On hand were members of the Gayer family,...
Advent week 1: The wish list
I was saddened recently to hear the news that the 125-year-old iconic company, Sears, has filed for bankruptcy. I have fond memories of getting the big “Wish...
Friday photo: Macon serves as panelist for a Congressional briefing
This week Samela Macon, senior director of domestic foster care and adoption at Buckner International presented on "best practices in pre and post adoption services" as a...