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Twins find direction and purpose at Buckner Family Hope Center

Christopher and Christian are twin brothers from South Dallas who know all too well what it means to be vulnerable, without the promise and hope for a...
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God’s perfect timing and purpose during a pandemic

In 20 years of service at Buckner International, Anna Rodriquez knows God's timing is perfect ... even during a pandemic.  When COVID-19 first hit, three young adults who...
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Volunteering is ‘simply a part of life’

Nelda Turner proves there is a place for everyone to volunteer and use their unique skills to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families.  For nearly 20 years,...
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Desperate needs = love

When we think about desperate needs in our world today, I believe one answer emerges … love. I don’t mean to sound cliché, but real, authentic, others-seeking,...
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Serving doesn’t come with an age requirement

Grace Community Church, in Beaumont, Texas, believes serving begins at any age, and they put those words to action each month. “My wife and I have this mentality of...
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Leading with hope: Buckner president shares an encouraging update of hope during COVID-19

Encouragement during difficult times is so important. Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes shares how you have helped bring hope and encouragement to the families Buckner serves...
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Buckner hits 300-ton mark in domestic, international aid

Buckner has distributed or shipped more than 300 tons of humanitarian aid this year domestically and in the six countries Buckner serves. It's a mark one Buckner...
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Be the salt

In Mark 2, four men carrying a fifth, who was paralyzed and confined to a mat, traveled to Capernaum where Jesus was teaching in a home. Upon...
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Amarillo couple answers the call to help foster youth in any way they can

David and Sydney Rieff simply wanted to help. They felt a tug on their heart to support the foster care system in Amarillo, but they didn’t know where...
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