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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.

DALLAS –...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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‘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,...
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April is National Volunteer Month

If you've checked out our Facebook Page recently, you know we've been celebrating our volunteers all month. They are part of the Buckner family and work so...
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