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Wells to lead Buckner Retirement Services’ hospitality initiatives as Director of Resident Experience
Buckner Retirement Services named Wes Wells as Director of Resident Experience, effective March 7. Wells’ tenure with Buckner began in 1995 when he joined Baptist Retirement Community...
Food Bank, Houston Texans team up to show ‘Cooking Matters’
Earlier this week Houston Texans Cheerleaders Taylor and Kristia teamed up with Sylvia Avila of the Houston Food Bank to teach teens at the Buckner Family Hope...
Buckner continues aid to Bachman Lake families affected by gas leaks
Hundreds of children and families have been evacuated from the Bachman Lake area of Dallas served by the Buckner Family Hope Center as a result of gas...
David Sims named Executive Director of Buckner Westminster Place
Buckner Retirement Services named David Sims as Executive Director of Buckner Westminster Place, effective March 7. David comes to Westminster Place from Christian Care in Mesquite where...
Full hearts: The blessing of adoption
Last Thursday was a very special day for 11-year-old Ivan and 12-year-old Jesus as they were officially adopted into the Sanchez family. Marcos and Veronica Sanchez from...
The child who saved a mother’s life
The moment Missy* found out she was pregnant everything changed. She struggled for years with drug and alcohol addiction as well as unhealthy relationships. Her life...
Faith Focus: Did you miss it?
Friday was a significant holiday – at least for those of us who live in the Lone Star State. Did you miss it? Do you even know...
Friday photo: Young volunteers pray for vulnerable children
This week, Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® received some special help from some young volunteers. Third graders from Ovilla Christian School spent time at the Buckner Center for...
A growing legacy: resident recognized for 55 years serving with Good News Club
Marueen Duncan began leading Good News Clubs out of her New Hampshire home in the early 1960s. Through moves across the country with her military husband—New Hampshire...
Buckner delivers aid to Bachman Lake families affected by gas leaks
Buckner International delivered clothing, food and drinks yesterday for the hundreds of children and families affected by evacuations in the Bachman Lake area of Dallas in the...