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“It’s not the shoes – it’s the love” – Volunteer spreads the Shoes for Orphan Souls message
By Lauren Hollon SturdyWhen Carlene James gets an idea in her head, she does something about it.So nearly three years ago when she heard a presentation at...
Foster Families Beat the Heat at Camp Buckner
Foster and foster-to-adopt families spent their evenings at Camp Buckner relaxing, playing, enjoying snow cones and watching a ‘dive-in’ movie at the camp...
Giving Back by Paying It Forward
By Lauren Hollon SturdyBuckner InternationalThe Aguilar family’s story is a common one in the colonias of the Rio Grande Valley: poverty, struggle and the hardships of life...
Meeting short-term needs leads to long-term changes
By Albert ReyesPresident and CEO of Buckner InternationalSmall things make a big difference. A brand new pair of shoes on a Peruvian orphan’s feet; a new school...
“I See God Daily”
By Chelsea QuackenbushBuckner InternationalAs the director of client assistance for the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid, Jackie Belt has an endless file of those crazy, God-moment stories.Part...
Buckner Receives Grant from Dallas Stars Foundation
The Dallas Stars Foundation has issued its annual grants and Buckner is among the 20 local nonprofits receiving grants this year. Buckner Foundation Gift Officer Steve Massey...
Fort Worth: Look no further than Broadway
Buckner and Broadway partner to provide services to the community, homeless By Chelsea Quackenbush FORT WORTH – Broadway Baptist Church’s relationship with Buckner International spans back longer...
Family Place Graduate Recounts Life’s Blessings
By Lauren Hollon SturdyPhotography by Russ DildayDeLesa Morrison always had goals. She just wasn’t sure how to reach them.The second of seven siblings, DeLesa often felt more...
Full House: Family of eight fills home with love
By Chelsea QuackenbushPhotography by Scott CollinsIn the Rio Grande Valley, when it’s hot, it’s really hot.And when it’s cold, it’s really cold.Just ask the Urbano family. The...