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2014 Texas Rangers Fan Sleepover set for Thursday, July 3 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas
June 11, 2014
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...
An image of salvation: Miss Bobbie’s story
June 11, 2014
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....
Ministry for the ages
June 10, 2014
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...
Buckner receives 500 mattresses from The Bed Boss to distribute to families in need around the world
June 9, 2014
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...
Just like family
June 9, 2014
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,...
Buckner summer volunteers make international impact
June 6, 2014
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...
Peachy keen idea: Arizona girl sells fruit for Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls®
June 4, 2014
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...
Council for Life and Young Leaders for Life award $40,000 to Buckner Children and Family Services
June 3, 2014
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...
Just like family | Buckner Villas
May 30, 2014
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...
Families needed for on-campus group foster care in Dallas, Lubbock and Mission, Texas
May 21, 2014
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...