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Moody Radio in Chattanooga collects more than 18,000 pairs of shoes
The back door to the diesel truck slams shut. Inside, more than 18,000 pairs of shoes and 18,000 pairs of socks are boxed and ready to be...
Buckner Westminster Place member and author reads to children on National Read a Book Day
Thursday, Sept. 6 was National Read a Book Day – the perfect day for children’s book author and Buckner Westminster Place member Ida Luttrell to share some of...
Three World War II veterans embark on Honor Flight Austin
Three World War II veterans who call Buckner Villas home will take a trip of a lifetime today. David Moore, 92; George Walker, 91; and Herb Witzel,...
1,300 Angelina County students have new shoes today because of you
Thanks to your generosity, more than 1,300 vulnerable Angelina County students are walking proudly through the halls of their respective schools in new shoes. The 1,314...
After 1,006 days in foster care, 4-year-old embraces forever family through Buckner
Mary, a 4-year-old avid Peppa Pig fan, has spent most of her life in foster care before being adopted Aug. 13. Last Monday was her first day...
Houston church packs 7,000 shoes in 90 minutes
South Main Baptist Church in Houston wrapped up its annual Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® drive on Sunday, the culmination of the largest church shoe drive through...
Hurricane Harvey: ‘It’s a year later, and it still hurts.’
In many ways, what a difference a year makes. The last time we visited with Ruby Rodriguez was days after Hurricane Harvey slammed Southeast Texas, including her home....
Hurricane Harvey survivor declares ‘I am blessed’ after Parkway Place rallies around his family
In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall across southeast Texas, leaving a trail of damage, loss and destruction in its wake. For several days following the...
Beaumont couple finds new hope at Buckner Calder Woods after Hurricane Harvey
Living in Southeast Texas for over 60 years, Ronnie and Sherry Adams thought they had seen it all. Hurricanes were no surprise, and the couple had become...
Hurricane Harvey was strong, but Houston families prove stronger
A year later, Maricela Guzman still remembers when Hurricane Harvey entered her neighborhood, her street and finally her home. The storm was strong, but her family believed...