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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 Sturdy Kathy Hagler beamed with pride watching her 7-year-old foster daughter, Hannah*, on stage at the school production. Hannah wore a rainbow costume and...
VIDEO: Meet Victoria
Family Place Lufkin resident Victoria Santos loves chocolate pudding, journaling and movie stars, but most of all, she loves her children. As a single parent family, they've...
Dallas host families needed for Colombian angels
Dillon International Hosts Free Interest Meetings in Dallas May 30 and June 10 DALLAS—Seven Colombian orphans will make the trip of a lifetime as they travel to...
Young volunteers spread hope during National Volunteer Month
Allie, Jacob and Christian Lively, along with two friends from church, sold lemonade to raise money to meet their school supply goal.
Carving out time for hobbies: Sculptors at Buckner Villas create art from wood
By Chelsea QuackenbushPhotography by Russ DildayMost mornings, three men gather in a modest shack, reminiscent of an Appalachian cabin, nestled on the edge of the Buckner Villas...
Family Pathways breaks the cycle of poverty, creates cycle of pride
By Lauren Hollon SturdyTwQuan ‘Fat Daddy’ Harris describes himself as ‘wise.’ It’s kind of a funny thing to hear coming from a 14-year-old, but spend any length...
‘Barefoot in the Park’ Concert to feature Jeff Johnson Band
Free concert to raise awareness for Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls®Sunday, June 9 at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, TexasDALLAS – Buckner International, a Dallas-based global Christian ministry,...
A ‘Perfect’ Mistake
By Lauren Hollon SturdyOne shoe-collecting family learned that when it comes to helping others, a mistake can turn out to be perfect.Bailey Johnson had counted and sorted...
Buckner International’s Shoes for Orphan Souls® Garners Support From K-LOVE Radio
DALLAS – It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to live without shoes, but for many orphans and vulnerable children around the world, it’s a reality. And...