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Home grown: Buckner Family Hope Centers focus on keeping families together through opportunity
It’s late September and the immigration debate on both sides of the Mexico/United States border has started to reheat prior to the U.S. mid-term elections. Much of...
Faith Focus: I could see clearly if it weren’t for this plank in my eye
The world around us is falling apart. But the problem isn’t me. Chances are, it isn’t you, either. At least that’s what research says.
According to the...
Dallas volunteer sends hope to children around the world
At Buckner International our volunteers mean hope to the vulnerable children and families they serve. Take Ed Wales, for example. In 1999, he was listening to...
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....
Faith Focus: What success in life actually looks like
Since Christmas, I’ve been on a quest to become healthier. As much as I hate to admit it, I’m getting older and need to take better care...
Sibling separation in foster care: An impetus for change
Today is National Sibling Day, a day to remember and honor your siblings. But many foster children throughout the country are separated from their siblings while they...
Faith Focus: It’s your time
When Adonis Creed defeats Viktor Drago at the end of Creed 2, an important moment in the Rocky series happens in one of the quietest moments of...
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...
The key to lowering Dallas’ Hispanic poverty rate lies in Bachman Lake
The Dallas Morning News recently reported, “Hispanic poverty rate drops, but Dallas lags.” The article, based on data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, shows that the...
Buckner Calder Woods cuts ribbon on community expansions and renovations
Buckner Retirement Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to unveil its expansion and renovation project on Buckner Calder Woods, Southeast Texas’ premiere faith-based, nonprofit senior living community....