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In Texas, 31,000 children will go to bed in a foster home tonight. Children with hopes and dreams. Children who want to be loved. Children who want...
Buckner International breaks ground for second Family Hope Center in Houston
Leaders from Buckner International broke ground today for a new Buckner Family Hope Center in Houston at the construction site of Star of Hope Mission’s Cornerstone Community located...
A grocery store love story
Arthur and Dorothy Champagne first met in 1941 at a grocery store in Port Arthur, Texas. He was 12 years old. She was just 11. And as...
Loving through laughter
Studies show that laughter stimulates vital organs, releases endorphins and reduces stress. And according to Carroll and Lewan Harris, laughter may also be a key ingredient for...
Faith Focus: Faith of our fathers
Chris, Keith and Dan Malloy are surfing legends. They are known throughout the surfing community for their looks and skill. They’re also known for their decision to...
Friday photo: Sweet Valentine fun
Last night, the Buckner Longview campus was filled with love at the Valentine's party for all Buckner families in the Longview area. Laughter filled the halls as...
Slapping paint around: 91-year-old art teacher sparks creativity in senior adults
91-year-old Betty Nellius is renowned among fellow Buckner Villas residents for her green painter’s smock, contagious smile and passion for art. Betty, an art teacher of...
Two critical questions every church should ask before taking a mission trip
Short-term mission trips are invaluable to your church - or so you’ve heard or possibly even experienced. A quick Google search will reveal hundreds of organizations offering...
Friday photo: Change a life
Whether distributing shoes or aid, playing games with a child or helping with a craft during Vacation Bible School, mission trip participants have the opportunity to shine...
Buckner International receives grant from Houston Super Bowl Host Committee and NFL Foundation
Touchdown Houston, a charitable giving program created by the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee in partnership with the NFL Foundation, will contribute $4 million in grants to...