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Merry Christmas from Buckner president and CEO

Thank you for the hope and encouragement you give. May God bless you this Christmas season.
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Youth basketball team spreads Christmas cheer in Houston

It's easy around the holidays to get wrapped up in what gifts you might receive this Christmas season, but for the kids on the Nationz Best Avengers...
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Adrián Beltré’s parents distributed shoes from Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® to kids in the Dominican Republic

This week, Bienvenido and Andrea Beltré, parents to retired Texas Rangers player Adrián Beltré, joined Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls to distribute shoes to children in the Dominican Republic community Adrián...
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Buckner programs celebrate Christmas

Families and children in Buckner programs across the state got in the Christmas spirit and celebrated the holiday with food, games and a whole bunch of laughter. ...
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City Credit Union employees help vulnerable children have merry Christmas

The employees at City Credit Union were full of Christmas cheer when they dropped off more than 125 toys at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid this...
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5 ways to create Christmas family memories

The Christmas season is such a magical time, but even more so if you have little ones to celebrate the holiday with. Soon, children will be on...
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On Giving Tuesday celebrate 140 years of transforming lives

“This is 2019 and I think what the world needs now is hope,” explained Dr. Albert Reyes, President and CEO of Buckner International, during an interview for...
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Buckner celebrates Thanksgiving with the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers

In celebration of the season of giving, Buckner has enjoyed serving our many local communities. This week, volunteers from around the area spent time packaging food for...
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A new home provides peace of mind

For the ninth time, Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas has traveled each fall to build a home for a family in Peñitas, Texas. Over the course of...
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MLB community relations and foundation teams pack shoes to give to vulnerable children

Yesterday, representatives from every major league baseball community relations and foundation teams gathered at the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy at Mercy Street Sports Complex presented by...
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