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Help children discover their super stories

Posted on July 13, 2017
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Books and stories take us to a place we can only imagine. Along the way, they embed lessons and knowledge children can apply throughout their lives. Buckner is looking for caring volunteers to help children in our after-school program in Dallas discover their superhero stories as they read the tales of others. Are you up for an adventure? View the flier or visit our Volunteer Central to learn more about this opportunity. 

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