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Single mom in Buckner Family Pathways takes another step in making her dreams come true
In April, we shared Marissa’s story. By then the single mother already had come so far. She first came to Buckner through our Project HOPES initiative, which...
Advent week 3: Let go … and love
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) It happened last Christmas. I was sitting at...
Brasfield & Gorrie volunteers build employment readiness classroom for Buckner
Today, 32 volunteers from construction firm Brasfield & Gorrie’s Dallas office served the community by building classroom space for GED and employment readiness courses at theBuckner Center for...
Longview company donates more than $30,000 in toys for local vulnerable children
This Christmas will be quite a bit brighter for vulnerable children in East Texas thanks to employees at Applied Consultants who purchased more than $30,000 in toys...
Buckner International names Shawna Roy senior executive director of Southeast Texas
Shawna Roy has been named senior executive director for Buckner Children and Family Services of Southeast Texas, effective Jan. 1, 2019. In her new role, Roy will...
Reconnecting with the Perez family
Earlier this year, we introduced you to the Perez family. Jennifer and Mace shared their experiences adopting energetic 3-year-old Bernard through Buckner Foster Care. At the same...
Christmas at the orphans home
Every year, with Christmas near, I travel on a train of thought – back through decades of time – to Dallas and my childhood home, Buckner Orphans...
Advent week 2: Searching for my father
“These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I...
Buckner President: Strengthening families in Central America may reduce future migrant caravans
In an op-ed for the Dallas Morning News, Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes highlights the reasons migrants are fleeing Central America and how nonprofits like Buckner International can help...
Friday photo: Celebrating Christmas
Christmas joy was in full swing on Sunday as families in Buckner foster care, Buckner Family Pathways and Next Step in Dallas gathered to enjoy the season with food,...