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73-year-old woman helps others in her community stay healthy
Today is National Senior Health and Fitness Day, and one resident at Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo is helping her fellow residents stay healthy through dance. ...
It’s Baptist Retirement Community’s 70th anniversary
Residents, family members, and staff of Baptist Retirement Community came together to celebrate the senior living community’s 70th anniversary. The party included lunch, live entertainment and tours...
Virtual program helps teens explore career paths
To help keep families and children safe, the Buckner Teen Enrichment Academy (TEA) shifted to a virtual format. But that didn't stop teens from attending. After school, the...
![Ian, Everett, Mindy, Shawn, Emersyn, Owen and Dasia Moore. [Shaie Williams for Buckner International]](https://www.buckner.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/moore-family-1-1024x683.jpg "moore-family-1")
Following the call
Mindy and Shawn Moore had a calling: Foster children in need. In following that calling, the Moores have been open to every twist in the road ......
Focus on the big picture
“What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” –James 4:14 It has been challenging for me to remain...
Empowered and inspired
Last week, the Buckner Family Hope Center partnered with Comerica to host a virtual women’s conference. Just in time to celebrate Mother’s Day, the event empowered the...
![The Sappington family. Avan, Trinity, Jarrett, Amanda and Camden Sappington. [Shaie Williams for Buckner International]](https://www.buckner.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/sappington-family-1024x682.jpg "sappington-family")
An answered prayer at just 3 weeks old
Amanda and Jarrett Sappington had two sons, but they “just had this feeling that [their] family needed to be bigger.” They heard about Buckner Foster Care and...
5 ways to celebrate your mom on Mother’s Day
Moms are priceless and we appreciate and value all the mothers who care for children at their most vulnerable. Every day, our mothers inspire us and make...
Family reunions
Kaari Vasquez was drawn to the home as soon as she saw a picture of it. Maybe it was a fluke or a coincidence the house was...
April is National Volunteer Month and we celebrate you!
COVID-19 brought many challenges, but that didn’t stop Buckner volunteers from continuing to connect and work with families in Buckner programs. “They knew their role as a...