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We’re thankful for you!
Thanksgiving Day – it’s a day full of family, fun and food. But even more so, it’s a time of reflection and remembrance. While this Thanksgiving may...
Thinking about adopting through foster care?
Did you know there are approximately 7,000 children waiting to be adopted in Texas? They are just like you and me, longing to experience the love and...
Justice looks like being free from worry
Diego Silva, director of the Buckner Family Hope Center in Peñitas, Texas, originally wrote this column for the Baptist Standard as part of a special series "Justice...
How can we be thankful?
2020 has been quite the year. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably ready to see this year end and hope 2021 offers something better. The COVID-19...
Did you Run for Hope?
Did you lace up your shoes and run? Last weekend, adults, children and even pets participated in the first ever virtual Buckner 5k Run for Hope presented...
Senior adults get a “Taste of the Fair”
When the Texas State Fair had to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ventana by Buckner found a way to make sure its residents could still enjoy...
Dallas Mavericks deliver turkeys to families in Dallas
Thanksgiving is approaching and Buckner International is helping families with their holiday preparations by distributing Thanksgiving meals for those participating in Buckner programs. 2020 has been a...
Shining hope during a pandemic
There is no playbook for handling the pandemic, but we're working with you to adapt and provide innovative ways to fulfill our mission and shine hope. "We've all...
Through the storm
I’ve been through many storms in my life. At times, the force of the wind has been so great that the windows have howled and the shingles...
What is positive adoption language?
Words have the power to convey messages and evoke feelings. Sometimes words go beyond the speaker’s intentions. The way people choose words can indicate their true thoughts and...