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Two paths, one loving home

When Rob and Emily Holloway began the foster care and adoption ministry with Buckner, they had the opportunity to journey two parallel paths – but couldn’t be...
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What are you thankful for?

I was thinking the other day, we all are truly living in unprecedented times. As I reflected, I thought about how I am responding to this period...
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$319,000 raised for East Texas children and families

More than 200 people gathered on Tuesday for “Celebrate Hope,” a fundraising event honoring 30 years of Buckner Children and Family Services working with children and families...
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Making a difference … one child at a time

The Johnson family farm is no stranger to going with the flow. From goats and chickens to alpacas, life on this Amarillo farm is hard work but...
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Senior adults celebrate Deepavali, Festival of Lights

Last week, members of Ventana by Buckner, a Buckner senior living community in Dallas, celebrated Deepavali, or Diwali, an Indian festival of lights. There are five members...
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Dallas Mavericks hand out Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need

Dallas Mavericks players Kristaps Porzingis, Maxi Kleber, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dwight Powell joined former Dallas Mavericks players Charlie Villanueva and Jimmy King and ABA veteran Willie Davis...
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How much does God love you?

Have you ever stopped to think about just how great God's love for you is? When I really stop to think about just how much God loves...
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A dream family

The Copeland family home feels like a movie. Six children are laughing together with joy. Some of them are playing in the backyard on the trampoline while...
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Thank you, Veterans!

At Buckner we have the opportunity and privilege of serving many men and women who have worn one of the uniforms of our armed services and we...
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Riding the roller coaster

There’s a sense of energy when you walk through Faith and Gerald Varlack’s front door. It’s more than a house; it’s an experience. Maybe it’s the original art...
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