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Faith Focus: Who is the next superhero?
As we wrap up our month highlighting Buckner “superheroes” – those who have gone to great lengths to protect children and strengthen families, it dawned on me...
Superhero families
Throughout the month of October, we have been highlighting some of our superheroes – families who protect children and are strengthening their families by working hard toward their goals of...
Baptist Retirement Community Launching $8.4 Million Renovation Project
Leaders at Buckner Retirement Services announced today a series of major campus renovations at Baptist Retirement Community. The planned updates represent $8.4 million in changes to key...
Faith Focus: The most common superpower at Buckner
Last week, I had the pleasure of spending some time with a Buckner foster family in Midland, Texas. As they shared their story, I realized you were...
Friday photo: City Credit Union donates food to Buckner
City Credit Union in Dallas is making a difference! During the month of September, City Credit Union hosted a food drive to benefit Buckner and other food pantries...
Where two boys stood, two men stand: Twins incorporate lessons from Buckner Family Hope Center to succeed in life
Eleven years ago, the chairs and tables didn’t seem so small. Christian and Christopher slid easily, if not a little timidly, into them. “I remember the first...
Buckner cuts ribbon on Family Hope Center serving South Houston
Families can now receive vital services like child and youth development, adult education, family coaching, financial empowerment classes and more through Buckner. The Buckner Family Hope Center...
Chaplain Spotlight: Kevin McSpadden
In honor of National Minister Appreciation Day on October 14th, we spotlighted Kevin McSpadden, chaplain of Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo, Texas. “Growing old isn’t for...
Faith Focus: This superpower is rarely seen but always noticed
As we continue to look at “superheroes” who protect children and strengthen families, it dawned on me that most superpowers are obvious: super strength, super speed, invisibility,...
From Tennessee to Mexico: 87-year-old travels with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® to distribute shoes
Juanita Hall lives on a farm in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Every day, she wakes up at 5:30 a.m., makes her coffee and sits on a comfy chair and...