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The impact of a shoe: Health and hope for vulnerable children worldwide
By Lauren Hollon SturdyIt’s easy to take shoes for granted. Many people have a closet full of them – all different kinds for different occasions and seasons....
‘Every day is Mother’s Day’ at Calder Woods
BEAUMONT, Texas – Not many people go to work every day and see their mom. Ben Mazzara, executive director of Buckner Calder Woods, says he’s an administrator...
United Way of Amarillo and Canyon awards $60,000 to support youth aging out of foster care served by Buckner
AMARILLO, Texas – United Way of Amarillo and Canyon committed to helping vulnerable youth aging out of foster care served by Buckner International’s Bruce Ford Transition Center...
‘Every day is Mother’s Day’ | Buckner Calder Woods
BEAUMONT, Texas – Not many people go to work every day and see their mom. Ben Mazzara, executive director of Buckner Calder Woods, says he’s an administrator...
‘Thought will be transmitted by radio’
By John HallIn 1894, Guglielmo Marconi began conducting experiments in his attic. Building much of his equipment, he found a way to ring a bell on the...
Leaving a mark: Convencíon builds home, shines hope through Buckner partnership
Story and photos by John Hall PEÑITAS, Texas – For decades, the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas (Convencíon) has shared the gospel through the Rio Grande Valley....
A life transformed, step by step
By Lauren Hollon SturdyAt 56 years old, Elvira’s life was not what she wanted or planned. She was lonely. Her son, Gerardo, was a violent alcoholic. Her...
A passion for people
By Chelsea Quackenbush WhitePhoto by Lauren Hollon SturdyDALLAS – As Rita Stapp stirs cream and sugar into her steaming mug of coffee, carefully poised at her grand...
Mother-daughter mission team experiences miraculous meeting in Honduras
By Lauren Hollon SturdySherry Schrage had a feeling that bringing her 15-year-old daughter, Abby, on a mission trip to Honduras was a mistake.A week before they were...
Buckner Westminster Place honors volunteers, launches volunteer reading program
In recognition of National Volunteer Month, Buckner Westminster Place hosted a luncheon for resident volunteers, family volunteers and volunteers in the community who make the residence a...