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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...
Heroes on the frontlines
Day in and day out, frontline heroes are serving in the communities of the most vulnerable throughout the current pandemic. Within the walls of Buckner Retirement Services...
When I am scared
I want to confess something to you: I am so scared. For the last four months our world has completely turned upside down, and the life we...
How to handle fear in the classroom during a pandemic
Tim Whiting is an educator for a large North Texas school district. He also has served as a school administrator. In this article, Tim processes how fear...
Backed by faith and hope, single mother finds motivation to fulfill her dreams
After leaving a toxic relationship of eight years, Kiara Phillips stepped out in faith with no plan in sight of what she would do or how she would...
6,000 children receive backpacks filled with supplies
While children may not know what school will look like this fall, 6,000 kids in Texas will be starting the school year with a new backpack and...
Are you finding time to rest in God?
I recently took my first vacation in over a year. Thanks to the pandemic, I had no agenda and no plans, just a rare opportunity to rest....
Buckner receives $50,000 grant from OneStar Foundation for pandemic relief efforts
In partnership with Gov. Abbott, the money is for nonprofits working to support the most vulnerable and underserved across Texas. Buckner Children and Family Services is the recipient...
The latest Buckner Today available online now
The latest Buckner Today might look a little different than you’re used to seeing, but you will still find stories of hope and encouragement from our Buckner families, staff...