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How to support a friend or loved one with dementia
Updated Oct. 23, 2018: This article has been updated in the wake of Retired Supereme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's announcement today that she has "beginning stages of dementia,...
Debunking 7 myths about foster care
There’s a lot of misinformation about foster care floating around that makes it seem scary and undoable for a lot of people. But the truth is, foster...
Faith Focus: Do you have a plan?
Last season, Gordon Hayward was one of the better players in the NBA. The Utah Jazz small forward averaged 19.7 points, 3.7 assists and 5 rebounds a...
Why senior adults are our superheroes
When you look up the term “superhero” in the dictionary, this is the definition you’ll find: A hero, especially in children’s comic books and television cartoons, possessing...
Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® thanks you!
Have you ever donated a pair of shoes to Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls®? Because of your help, more than three million pairs of new shoes have...
3 reasons why a Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® shoe drive is perfect for your Rotary Club
Since 1999, one of the ways Buckner International has served children throughout the world is by providing the gift of shoes. In fact, Buckner Shoes for Orphan...
Enrich the lives of senior adults with San Angelo Gives Day
Jerry Purkaple loves crafting things with his hands. Bruce McLaren does too, and used his talents to create a 32-foot pinewood derby track for fellow Baptist Retirement...
Pulling back the curtain on child abuse: Signs a child is being abused
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Buckner wants to assure every child lives in a safe and nurturing home. You can also play a role...
5 tips for a successful shoe drive
After signing up to host a shoe drive through Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls®, we always receive one question back: How do I make this shoe drive...
Number of children sleeping in CPS offices spiked in March
Last week, The Dallas Morning News reported that the number of children sleeping in Texas Child Protective Services' offices doubled in the month of March. The increase is...