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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...
Buckner Aftercare: A trusted friend
By John HallPhotos by Nathan ChandlerIn 2011, Steven Lukas could no longer live as he once had.That year, he turned 18 and became one of the 26,000...
Hands and feet: Shoes for Orphan Souls® walking boldly into the future
By Scott CollinsFor a guy who makes a living with his voice, Tim Sinclair knows feet. He’s seen just about every size and color – small ones...
Continuing the adventure | Buckner Villas
Buckner Villas resident Anna Gatti has lived an exciting, adventurous life. And at 91, she’s no where near slowing down.She has lived all over the world –...
Her name was Mary
Her name was Mary. The fire that took the lives of her family also left her terribly scarred, and when all of the other orphans ran to...
Featured volunteer opportunities — We need you!
April is National Volunteer Month, and what better time to find a place to plug in and use your talents to serve others?Buckner International has a wide...
No signs of slowing down | Buckner Calder Woods
Connie Dickinson, a resident at Calder Woods in Beaumont, began doing volunteer work in her community 27 years ago and has been going strong ever since. Nothing...