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The birthday girl’s guide to blessing orphans
By Kelsey BucknerCommunications InternGUATEMALA CITY-- All Sydney Sears ever wants on her birthday is shoes – lots of shoes. She always asks for a collection of different...
How a ‘heart for the orphan’ created the Kelly family
By Russ DildayBuckner InternationalLike a lot people, Kathy Kelly remembers exactly where she was when she made one of the most important decisions of her life: “I...
Join us November 10 for DFW SpiritFest!
Buckner International is pleased to present DFW SpiritFest, the largest family-friendly festival in South and Central Texas making its debut at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on...
Long-term volunteer in Guatemala grateful for learning experience
By Kelsey BucknerCommunications InternGUATEMALA CITY – In a foreign country, teaching English to children who are uncomfortable with discipline made long-term volunteer Daniela Robles’ trip a “learning...
Tiny Alabama Church Makes a Big Impact through Shoes for Orphan Souls
By Lauren Hollon SturdyBuckner InternationalMount Pleasant Baptist Church is home to about 50 worshippers on an average Sunday in a tiny community near Monroeville, Alabama (population: 6,862)....
For one mother, hope comes in the form of a corn cart
By Lauren Hollon Sturdy Buckner International Leticia Tellez is a single mom, practically speaking. Her husband is in jail for an unpaid speeding ticket and without him,...
Family Hope Center Houston/Aldine Series: The Supporters
It’s no secret the Buckner Family Hope Center Houston/Aldine supports its community, but does the community support the center? Absolutely, said Armando Walle, Texas State Representative for...
Family Hope Center Houston/Aldine Series: The Children
Brandy Marsh is self-motivated to succeed. The McArthur High School senior loves music and friends -- and business. She has completed three cycles at Buckner Family Hope...
Family Hope Center Houston/Aldine Series: The Families
Sharon Kayode would do anything for her sons, Raimone and Raimi, but the best thing she could have done was push them into Family Hope Center Houston/Aldine’s...
Family Hope Center Houston/Aldine Series: The Empowerment
Josefina Herrero is well-spoken, professional and educated. She considers herself “a very responsible mom,” adding “sometimes maybe too much.” She hold’s a master’s degree in education from...