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The Journey to Kenya: When raising funds for Project Go!, it pays to have friends
By Chelsea QuackenbushPhotography by John Hawk DildayEditor’s note: Project Go! is a short-term mission trip opportunity through Buckner International for college students and young adults. During their...
Buckner, Baylor Health Care System, work together for global health, kingdom impact
By Chelsea Quackenbush DALLAS – The informal relationship between Buckner International and Baylor Health Care System dates back before anyone can remember and since then, has impacted...
Niños de Promesa sets students up for success
TYLER, Texas – Mercedes Ojeda is in the seventh grade. She loves math, is on the swim team, plays the violin and takes advanced classes.She also graduated...
A life redeemed, a family transformed
Family Place mom overcomes her past to claim God’s futureStory by Lauren Hollon SturdyPhotography by Chelsea QuackenbushMarisol Suarez’s voice falters as she begins to tell her story....
New Buckner Ethiopia director hired
ADDIS ABABA – Buckner Ethiopia hired a new director of the nongovernmental organization in December 2012.Moges Feleke came to Buckner with a background in governmental work. He...
Dreams for her future: Family Place Conroe prepares first resident for graduation
Story and photography by Chelsea QuackenbushWhen Angie Wood smiles, she smiles big. And when she dreams, she dreams even bigger.Master’s degree.Fulbright Scholar Program.A doctorate.Oxford University.Traveling Europe.Studies in...
Join Buckner at the Texas Rangers July 19
DALLAS – Buckner International is inviting the community to the ballpark on Friday, July 19 for Buckner Night at the Rangers! A portion of the proceeds from...
Family Pathways capital campaign reaches expansion goal
DALLAS – Buckner Foundation completed the second phase of fundraising in January for the $2 million capital campaign project to expand the Buckner Family Pathways program and...
Goodbye, Ms. Barbara. And thank you for being a mom.
Editor’s note: Barbara Houston retires in May after serving as a foster mother in Dallas for 21 years. The following is an open letter to her from...
Single foster mom goes ‘above and beyond’ to nurture
By Lauren Hollon SturdyKathy Hagler beamed with pride watching her 7-year-old foster daughter, Hannah*, on stage at the school production. Hannah wore a rainbow costume and sang...