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Buckner awarded USAID grant for work in Guatemala
DALLAS—Buckner International was awarded a grant for nearly $1 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development Aug. 1 to develop programs in Guatemala that will provide...
The Journey to Kenya: A conversation of preparation
Story by Chelsea QuackenbushPhotography by Nathan ChandlerEditor’s note: This is the third story in a four-part series in Buckner Today, chronicling Melanie Miller and Brittani Cirinna on...
Dallas City Council approves rezoning request for Dallas retirement community
DALLAS – The Dallas City Council gave final approval in July for a rezoning request for the property purchased by Buckner, which allows the project to move...
Houston church breaks record, collects 100,000 pairs of Shoes for Orphan Souls
By Jenny PopeBuckner InternationalPhotography by Eric Guel and Lauren Hollon SturdyHOUSTON – Most churches greet the rush of the back-to-school season with special worship services and promotion...
22 Years Later, Buckner Children’s Home Resident Becomes Essential Buckner Volunteer
By Kelsey BucknerCommunications InternKim Gomez was happy and in her element on one of the hottest summer days in Dallas. After she prepared to feed the children...
K-LOVE Photo Contest Winner: “We need to fight for the broken…”
By Betty HociotaHolding in my hands a child of God, a tear rolled down my cheek. It ran down the gentle skin of someone who smiled through...
Buckner hosts life skills conference for foster teens aging out of care
ARLINGTON, Texas – Buckner Foster Care of North Texas joined the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services July 20 to host Metroplex-area teens aging out of...
Buckner foster camp is ‘the icing on the icing,’ says foster parent
Story and photography by Kelsey BucknerCommunications internBuckner foster and foster-to-adopt families from across Texas gathered at Camp Buckner in July to enjoy family time and create great...
Mexico: Daniel’s New Shoes
By Juan Carlos MillánBuckner Mexico DirectorDaniel turned 12 in February, and his life has not been easy. He was born in a village in the mountains of...
Race car driver, 13, karts foster kids to next level
Cole Glasson and Dallas Karting Complex treated North Texas Buckner foster kids to the ride of their lives in July on go karts that reach top speeds...