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The digital 2018 Buckner Advent Devotional Guide is here! Get yours today!

Faith is the tie that binds us. Regardless of our backgrounds, life stories or differences, it’s our faith in Jesus Christ as Savior that binds us together...
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Friday photo: A graduation celebration

Today, nearly 60 people graduated from life skills and parenting classes at the Buckner Family Hope Center at Bachman Lake in Dallas. For the last nine weeks,...
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Buckner and Dallas Mavericks partner to give families a happy Thanksgiving

Today, as an initiative through the NBA Cares Season of Giving, Dallas Mavericks Devin Harris, J.J. Barea and Wesley Matthews distributed Thanksgiving meals to 250 Dallas-area families participating in Buckner...
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Forever family: Midland, Texas, family adopts ‘miracle’ baby

When it comes to foster care and adoption, Buckner serves the most vulnerable of the vulnerable – children. Perhaps no child has been more vulnerable than Anibella....
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Get uncomfortable on Orphan Sunday

Orphan Sunday is a time to rally together to care for the lonely, particularly those who are lonely because of circumstances beyond their control. Vulnerable children need...
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Two Buckner Villas residents attend All Women Honor Flight

What comes to mind when you think of Veterans Day? For some, it may be the image of a father or grandfather courageously fighting for freedom. Maybe...
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‘I’ve been where they are’: Longview, Texas veteran discovers help, hope to overcome depression, PTSD

For five years, Dani Castillo-Rios devoted her life to her country through the U.S. Army. She served two tours of duty in Iraq and made closer friends...
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Buckner Midland, Jenna Bush Hager celebrate influence of strong West Texas families

Jenna Bush Hager reflected on her upbringing and the importance of strong families for the success of children during the Buckner Midland Shining Hope Luncheon on Nov....
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Friday Photo: More than building a house

For the past several years, Woman's Missionary Union of Texas has "gotten their nails done" in Peñitas, Texas, through Buckner Missions. It's may not be as glamorous...
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Have your gift doubled —and bless even more vulnerable children in Jesus’ name!

During National Adoption Month, you can bless a hurting child with the most incredible gift—a family! More than 111,800 children in the United States are waiting to...
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