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Be an advocate for hope: Why and how we must better support vulnerable children and families
The child welfare system in Texas is constantly changing. Federal court rulings and legislation along with findings from state reviews continue to push the Texas Department of...
Volunteer: Serve children in foster care so parents can continue caring for them
In order to be a foster parent, adults must participate in regular training sessions where they learn how to best care for the children who have been placed in their...
College students making a difference with Buckner
First Baptist Church in Lubbock recently took a trip to the Rio Grande Valley on a college mission trip. Watch the powerful video to see how lives...
The power of a hug
Janet Biggar recently went on her first Buckner mission trip. She and the team shined hope into the lives of vulnerable children in Peru by delivering presents. Children...
IN THE NEWS: Buckner International plans spring trips
We are all really excited about our upcoming mission trips this year. Traveling to serve vulnerable children and families can have a life-changing impact. Just check out...
8 ways to get involved with Buckner in 2016
1. Host a shoe drive. Encourage your church, school, business or organization to collect shoes by signing up to host a shoe drive. Your shoe drive can...
Friday photo: Univision collects shoes for Buckner
Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls partnered with Univision Dallas in December to collect shoes. The shoe drive began with a volunteer day at the warehouse when the...
LONGVIEW: College students travel from East Texas to serve others
Students from two area universities chose not only to travel this summer, but to travel and serve others. East Texas Baptist University students took a trip to...
BEAUMONT: Teen Girl Scout finishes self esteem seminar for foster girls
16-year-old Anne Kathryn Trevino's mission to help as many girls as possible build their self esteem through her "Being Your Best Selfie" seminar ended today at Buckner...
Global-minded teens give time for shoes
Story by Elizabeth Starr Photography by Katie Moore What do you get when you put together a group of 13- and 14-year-olds and a whole bunch of...