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2014 Texas Rangers Fan Sleepover set for Thursday, July 3 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas

Event presented by Buckner International and FOX Sports Southwest Tickets available for both Sleepover and Fireworks Show onlyArlington, Texas – The 2014 Texas Rangers Sleepover and Fireworks...
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An image of salvation: Miss Bobbie’s story

By John HallBobbie Bleer arrives early and sits at the corner of a table in a woman’s Sunday school class at First Baptist Church in Longview, Texas....
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Ministry for the ages

Photos and story by John HallEleven-year-old Tucker Burgin scrambles to put a series of small items in a blue bag with the Buckner International logo emblazoned upon...
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Buckner receives 500 mattresses from The Bed Boss to distribute to families in need around the world

The Bed Boss, a Tennessee-based mattress company, donated 500 twin mattresses to the Buckner International. The beds will be distributed to families served by Buckner locally and...
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Just like family

By Chelsea Quackenbush WhitePhoto by Mike McLeanSix artists shuffle into the activities room at Buckner Villas in Austin, Texas, artwork in hand, waiting to be photographed.Judy Jackson,...
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Buckner summer volunteers make international impact

By Elizabeth ArnoldCommunications InternSummer break for most college students means lounging by a pristine pool, savoring home-cooked food and catching up with childhood friends. But for 43...
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Peachy keen idea: Arizona girl sells fruit for Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls®

By Lauren Hollon SturdyEvery Saturday during the 2013 farmer’s market season in Payson, Ariz., 7-year-old Brooklyn Klein diligently set up her pint-sized fruit stand in between her...
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Council for Life and Young Leaders for Life award $40,000 to Buckner Children and Family Services

DALLAS – Council for Life and Young Leaders for Life awarded Buckner Children and Family Services $40,000 raised from the Run for Life 5k at the Southern...
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Just like family | Buckner Villas

Six artists file into the activities room at Buckner Villas in Austin, Texas, artwork in hand, waiting to be photographed.Judy Jackson, holding a large wreath adorned with...
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Families needed for on-campus group foster care in Dallas, Lubbock and Mission, Texas

Buckner International is seeking families with big hearts and Christ-centered values to fill several open foster group homes on Buckner campuses throughout Texas. There are five open...
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