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Resurrecting dreams: Dominican Republic woman achieves baking career goals
“Do you still want to be a baker?” Luz Reyes, a case manager for the Buckner Family Hope Center at Eduardo Brito, Dominican Republic, asked Esperanza. “Yes,”...
Faith Focus: Advent | Christ defines us
"Jesus replied, 'Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And...
Friday photos: Dallas Mavericks give Thanksgiving meals to Buckner clients
Yesterday afternoon, Dallas Mavericks players Deron Williams and Devin Harris donated turkeys and Albertsons donated dressing and sides to families served by our Dallas ministries today. Thank...
Shining Hope Longview campaign exceeds goal; $7.5 million raised from Longview community
LONGVIEW, Texas – Buckner International raised $7.5 million to build a new campus here, surpassing the Shining Hope Longview Campaign goal by more than $1.5 million in...
Buckner delivers shoes to barefoot Peruvian village
For many of us, a pair of shoes may be nothing more than a good-looking shoe, but shoes are precious for many of the children we serve...
LONGVIEW: Editorial: Successful campaign reminds again how Buckner blesses our city
We're so honored to share the kind words from the editorial board of the Longview News-Journal this week in their piece, "Successful campaign reminds again how Buckner...
Faith Focus: How will it all turn out?
Let me be transparent: I just don’t know how this is going to turn out. I have two children – a 6-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl....
Friday photo: Labor of love
For many engaged couples, the days leading up to the wedding are hectic. But for Amberle (Durano) and Hunter Brown, the most important pre-wedding activity was not...
Faith Focus: Parenting on THOSE days
Buckner parents are among the most prepared parents in the world. We make plans for our children. We pray over them. We read the latest books about...
Friday photo: It’s the little things
Director of Domestic Aid and Assistance Jackie Belt gives a stuffed monkey to a little girl whose family received food and clothing from the staff at the...