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Hurricane Laura prompts evacuation of Buckner clients and staff in Beaumont
Buckner International-affiliated staff, children, families and senior adults served in the Beaumont, Texas, area have evacuated following a mandatory order issued by Jefferson County officials Aug. 24....
Finding hope during uncertain back-to-school routines
We have started our back-to-school rituals – purchasing school uniforms and school supplies for my children. It went pretty much like normal: My youngest kept throwing supplies...
Buckner surpasses 100 tons of domestic aid during pandemic
During the global pandemic, Buckner International has collected and distributed more than 100 tons of domestic aid product, including food, PPE and school supplies. All 100 tons...
Buckner Retirement Services launches initiative to encourage safe family visits to residents in senior living communities
Buckner Retirement Services launched an initiative to encourage safe family visits to residents in Buckner senior living communities. Research is showing that ongoing isolation is having dramatic adverse effects...
Back-to-school backpacks provide comfort at Bachman Lake
Heading back to school doesn’t look quite like we are used to, but that doesn’t mean the need for school supplies has gone away. The Buckner Family...
Hope in action
While many volunteer activities have been put on hold to observe COVID-19 social distancing measures, many volunteers have come up with innovative and creative ways to serve...
What is the new normal?
What is the new normal? And how do we go back to the old normal? I feel like that is what everyone is talking about these days....
Seven EKG graduates celebrate virtually with Buckner Family Hope Center at Wynnewood staff
The Buckner Family Hope Center at Wynnewood celebrated their first virtual graduation for seven EKG students. All students are participants in the Level Up program at the...
Fitness instructor volunteers free virtual fitness classes to families at the Buckner Family Hope Center
No excuses. That is the motto Ashley Nicole Davis lives by. The Dallas fitness instructor and founder of RA Warrior Fitness is living proof of her motto...
Buckner trustees approve new mission statement for Buckner International
In July, Buckner trustees approved a new mission statement for Buckner International – what we call the purpose of the organization. It’s short and simple but packed...