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Buckner leaders brief partners on unaccompanied children issue
By John HallDALLAS -- Buckner International is working on several fronts to help thousands of children fleeing Central America and crossing into Texas, officials told partner organizations...
Future residents of Ventana by Buckner gather for Priority Club social
On August 6th, future residents of Ventana by Buckner gathered in Dallas to socialize, meet their neighbors and learn more about the project. Ventana by Buckner is...
‘Serving God is not limited to your life circumstances’
LUBBOCK – Erika Ponce is no stranger to the obstacles single parents encounter. She was raised by her single mom, and several years ago she became a...
85-year-old Buckner resident skydives to celebrate birthday
Skydiving has been on Hisae (Sue) DeCostanza’s bucket list since she turned 75. As the recreational activity started gaining popularity and people became accustomed to the idea...
85-year-old skydives to celebrate birthday
Buckner Westminster Place resident Sue DeConstanza is interviewed by local reporters after jumping from a plane in honor of her 85th birthday.Skydiving has...
Buckner shoes offer respite for weary immigrant children
McALLEN, Texas – Daniela Cruz* is bone-tired. After a harrowing month on the road from her home in El Salvador, she crossed the Rio Grande River this...
Featured volunteer opportunities — Find your place to serve
Have you been looking for a place to give back, but haven't found the right fit? Buckner International has a wide variety of open volunteer opportunities listed...
Buckner responds to unaccompanied children crisis
In recent days, Buckner International has been in communication with the faith community, government and non-government leaders in Texas to assess the needs and plan a response...
Food donations create summer serendipity
“Burgers up!” rang the joyful cry at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid when In-N-Out Burger restaurants unexpectedly donated a surplus of hamburger buns and lettuce heads...
The formula for family
“Family isn’t biology – it’s chemistry,” says Shelley Neimer. If that’s true, the Neimers, Rattans and Rushings have the formula down. Their tight-knit relationship is almost 15...