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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...
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.
Texas Baptists to collect Shoes for Orphan Souls®
Churches to collect shoes, bring them to Texas Baptist Family Gathering in San Antonio July 14-17DALLAS— Buckner International is teaming up with Texas Baptists to encourage Baptist...