Non-Secular
Buckner International is a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to following the example of Jesus by serving vulnerable children, families and seniors in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1879 in Dallas, Texas, today Buckner seeks to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve senior adults. Buckner offers a variety of ministries including foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and senior living communities. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit Buckner.org to learn more.
Secular
Buckner International is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of orphans, vulnerable children, families and senior adults in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1879 in Dallas, Texas, today Buckner serves people through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit Buckner.org to learn more.
Buckner Foster Care and Adoption provides safe and loving homes for vulnerable children who need them — for a season or a lifetime. Foster care and adoption are profound ways to change a child’s life forever. An integral service of nonprofit Buckner International, Buckner Foster Care and Adoption provides comprehensive services for the children and parents Buckner serves across Texas. The goal of Buckner is to help every child find hope and healing through family foster care or permanency through reunification with kin or through the blessing of adoption. Visit Buckner.org/Foster-Care-Adoption to learn more.
The Buckner Family Hope Center™ seeks to keep families together by providing them with critical services, aid and coaching to keep them strong and decrease the likelihood of abuse, neglect and removal of children. An integral service of nonprofit Buckner International, Family Hope Centers are child-centered, family-focused places where families go to find hope, support and empowerment in their community to reach their fullest God-given potential. The key to each Family Hope Center's success is found in combining effective programs and passionate people to help families that are experiencing poverty, family issues and a lack of services. Visit Buckner.org/Family-Hope-Centers to learn more or get involved.
Buckner Family Pathways™ programs are designed to transform generations though supporting single parents and reducing barriers to self-sufficiency such as lack of education and life skills. An integral service of nonprofit Buckner International, Family Pathways protects single parents who may suffer from domestic abuse, financial uncertainty, homelessness and hopelessness by providing housing, access to child care assistance and a variety of other services aligning with the mission of Buckner. Family Pathways programs equip families with the tools they need to reach their goals and form strong bonds. Visit Buckner.org/Family-Pathways to learn more or get involved.
Buckner Retirement Services is one of the largest not-for-profit senior living providers in Texas. Dedicated to “Inspiring happiness®,” BRS enhances the quality of life for senior adults and their families by promoting an active, healthy Christian lifestyle while maintaining their independence and dignity. BRS is part of Buckner International, a faith-based ministry serving more than 350,000 people each year in Texas and six countries worldwide. Visit BucknerRetirement.org to learn more.
Baptist Retirement Community
Baptist Retirement Community is a faith-based nonprofit community located on a 100-acre campus in the heart of San Angelo. The retirement community strives to ensure residents thrive and are fulfilled while living amongst neighbors and friends. The Life Plan community offers independent living, memory care assisted living, short term rehabilitation, long-term care and a personal assistance program. Residents have access to on-site amenities such as a pharmacy, health clinic, chapel, beauty salons, a restaurant and fitness centers. Baptist Retirement Community is owned and operated by Buckner Retirement Services, part of faith-based nonprofit Buckner International, which has served children, families and seniors across Texas and internationally for 143 years. Visit BaptistRetirement.org to learn more.
Buckner Villas
Buckner Villas offers limitless opportunities in lifestyle programs, events and outings, maximizing experiences each day. Located on a 25-acre, park-like campus in North Austin, the community offers a variety of living options, spacious apartment homes and villas with a flexible and affordable fee structure. Offering a complete continuum of living and care on-site, residents can have the peace of mind knowing their address can remain the same despite changing medical needs. Buckner Villas is owned and operated by Buckner Retirement Services, part of faith-based nonprofit Buckner International, which has served children, families and seniors across Texas and internationally for 143 years. Visit BucknerVillas.org to learn more.
Calder Woods
Located in Beaumont’s growing west end, Calder Woods is a 17-acre community providing a vibrant lifestyle where residents have everything they need – and want – at their fingertips. As Beaumont’s only faith-based, nonprofit Life Plan Community, Calder Woods offers a full continuum of care on site, so residents can have the peace of mind knowing their address can remain the same despite changing medical needs. Residents at Calder Woods have the opportunity to engage with like-minded friends and neighbors at various lifestyle programs, events and outings, as they exercise, laugh, dine, and join in fellowship each day. Calder Woods is owned and operated by Buckner Retirement Services, part of faith-based nonprofit Buckner International, which has served children, families and seniors across Texas and internationally for 143 years. Visit BucknerCalderWoods.org to learn more.
Parkway Place
Located in the heart of Houston’s Energy Corridor, Buckner Parkway Place is a 15-acre community serving senior adults with the highest level of hospitality and care. Parkway Place offers a complete continuum of living and care on-site, so residents can have the peace of mind knowing their address can remain the same despite changing medical needs. Residents receive the best possible care and experiences, giving them opportunities to thrive by enjoying active, independent, and dynamic lifestyles based on their interests and abilities. Each resident has the opportunity to engage in a variety of experiences throughout the day, including lifestyle programs, events and outings. Parkway Place is owned and operated by Buckner Retirement Services, part of faith-based nonprofit Buckner International, which has served children, families and seniors across Texas and internationally for 143 years. Visit BucknerParkwayPlace.org to learn more.
Ventana by Buckner
Ventana by Buckner is a $140 million exclusive high-rise Life Care retirement community in North Dallas. Ventana offers an independent lifestyle filled with activities and experiences, whether traveling with friends, exercising at the state-of-the-art fitness center, or having a 5-star dining experience in one of the six dining venues. Its adjacent 12-story towers include one-, two- and three-bedroom independent living apartment options that range from 950 to 2,000 square feet. Ventana includes the full continuum of care for Members with assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehabilitation. Ventana by Buckner is owned and operated by Buckner Senior Living, part of faith-based nonprofit Buckner International, which has served children, families and seniors in Dallas and across Texas and internationally for 143 years. Visit VentanaByBuckner.com to learn more.
Westminster Place
Westminster Place is a nonprofit, faith-based senior living community located in the East Texas piney woods in Longview. The community offers independent living apartments and patio homes for active adults aged 62 and above, assisted living apartments, memory care support residences and private bedrooms in The Cottages for long-term nursing care or short-term rehabilitation. Westminster Place is the only complete CCRC (continuing care retirement community) in Longview which accommodates four levels of living and care as residents’ needs change. Residents at Westminster Place are continuously moving as they participate in lifestyle programs, events and outings, thereby maximizing their experiences each day. Westminster Place is owned and operated by Buckner Retirement Services, part of faith-based nonprofit Buckner Internationa, which has served children, families and seniors across Texas and internationally for 143 years. Visit BucknerWestminster.org to learn more.
Houston
Buckner Houston is a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, families and senior adults in the greater Houston area. Buckner Houston is an extension of Buckner International, which was founded in 1879 in Texas and today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Learn more and get involved at Buckner.org/Houston.
Dallas
Buckner North Texas is a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, families and senior adults. Buckner North Texas is an extension of Buckner International, which was founded in 1879 in Dallas and today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit Buckner.org/Dallas-Fort-Worth to learn more or get involved.
Austin
Buckner Villas, a Buckner Retirement Services senior living community, is a faith-based nonprofit community located on a 25-acre campus in North Austin. The community offers a variety of living options, spacious apartment floor plans and villas with a flexible and affordable fee structure. As a continuing care community, Buckner Villas accommodates all needs by making sure everyone’s level of required care is met by offering independent and assisted living services, memory care and skilled nursing care. Buckner Retirement Services is part of Buckner International, a ministry founded in 1879 in Texas, which today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit BucknerVillas.org to learn more or get involved.
Midland
Buckner Midland is a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, families and senior adults in the Permian Basin. Buckner Midland is an extension of Buckner International, which was founded in 1879 in Texas and today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit Buckner.org/Midland to learn more or get involved.
Beaumont
Buckner Southeast Texas is a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, families and senior adults in Beaumont and the Golden Triangle area. Buckner Southeast Texas is an extension of Buckner International, which was founded in 1879 in Texas and today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit Buckner.org/Beaumont. to learn more or get involved
Amarillo
Buckner Amarillo is a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, families and senior adults. Buckner Amarillo is an extension of Buckner International, which was founded in 1879 in Texas and today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit Buckner.org/Amarillo to learn more or get involved.
Longview
Buckner Northeast Texas, based in Longview, is a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, families and senior adults. Buckner Northeast Texas is an extension of Buckner International, which was founded in 1879 in Texas and today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit Buckner.org/Longview to learn more or get involved.
Lubbock
Buckner Lubbock is a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, families and senior adults. Buckner Lubbock is an extension of Buckner International, which was founded in 1879 in Texas and today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit Buckner.org/Lubbock to learn more or get involved.
Rio Grande Valley
Buckner Rio Grande Valley, based in Mission, is a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, families and senior adults. Buckner Rio Grande Valley is an extension of Buckner International, which was founded in 1879 in Texas and today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit Buckner.org/Rio-Grande-Valley to learn more or get involved.
Lufkin
Buckner Lufkin is a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, families and senior adults in East Texas. Buckner Lufkin is an extension of Buckner International, which was founded in 1879 in Texas and today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit Buckner.org/Lufkin to learn more or get involved.
San Angelo
Baptist Retirement Community, a Buckner Retirement Services senior living community, is a faith-based nonprofit community located on a 100-acre campus in San Angelo. The Life Plan community offers independent living, skilled or long-term nursing, memory care assisted living, personal assistance program and outpatient therapy. Residents have access to on-site amenities such as a pharmacy, health clinic, chapel, beauty salons, a restaurant and fitness centers. Buckner Retirement Services is part of Buckner International, a ministry founded in 1879 in Texas, which today serves people in the United States and internationally through a variety of programs designed to protect children, strengthen families, transform generations and serve seniors. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families. Visit BaptistRetirement.org to learn more or get involved.
*Updated July 7, 2022