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Beaumont Foundation presents second half of $136,500 donation providing new clothes for children in foster care
On July 16 the Beaumont Foundation of America delivered the second installment of its 2019 donation totaling $136,500. Since 2007, BFA has contributed more than $1.5 million...
Hey Metroplex! Join Texas Rangers Nomar Mazara to collect shoes Aug. 17
Texas Rangers player Nomar Mazara is hosting a one-day shoe drive with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls®. The Dominican Republic-born player is teaming with Buckner International to help bring new...
Becoming the person she was born to be
“I grew up with parents who were drug addicts and they were there, but they weren't there emotionally and everything. When I was 12 years old, my...
Shine hope this summer for single parent families
Krystal survived domestic violence, and she and her children found themselves in another desperate situation not long after. “I had a job, but I only made enough...
Wells Fargo grant helps Buckner build homes for low-income families in Rio Grande Valley
The Wells Fargo Builds program awarded a $20,000 grant May 24 to Buckner Rio Grande Valley to build homes for low-income homeowners. Wells Fargo in the South...
Buckner receives $1.5M from Mabee Foundation to complete Family Hope Center at Bachman Lake capital project goal
Buckner International reached its capital project goal for the construction of the Buckner Family Hope Center at Bachman Lake upon receipt of a $1.5 million challenge grant...
Patricia Heaton talks about family and service at Buckner Hope for Children benefit in Dallas
Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton, best known for her role as Debra Barone on the series “Everybody Loves Raymond,” talked about the importance of faith, family and...
Exclusive interview with Buckner Hope for Children speaker Patricia Heaton
Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle) will be the featured speaker at Buckner International’s Hope for Children benefit on May 7. Even though...
Helping single mothers is about more than helping single mothers
Being a single parent is difficult. It's a 24-7 job that relies on one person to be mom, dad, provider, counselor, disciplinarian and more all in one....
Buckner International celebrates 140 years of ministry
Today, Buckner International celebrated 140 years of serving children, strengthening families and inspiring happiness in the lives of seniors. We gathered as a staff to reflect upon...