Dallas/Fort Worth
The power of community for generations
Family experiences transformation and healing through programs at their local Buckner Family Hope Center®
The Hernandez* family came to the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Bachman Lake, local to their Dallas community, needing a hand in strengthening...
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Weekly volunteers experience life enrichment
Not only does this group serve Buckner Shoes together, they grow together
There are volunteers and then there are “the coaches.”
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The pathway from doubt to strength
Support through the Buckner Family Pathways® program created generational change
Lisa Olgin wasn't convinced Buckner should take a chance on her. After hearing from a friend about Buckner Family Pathways®, she was interested –...
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A birth mother shares her perspective on adoption
Why open adoption matters
The final blog post for our National Adoption Month campaign is a powerful interview between Emma Porter, LifeDesign Maternity Counselor, who works...
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Maternity counseling is designed to walk alongside birth mothers
Acknowledging loss, grief, and trauma
This is the third post in our series for National Adoption Month. We have looked at the myths of open adoption and how to create compassion for birth...
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Supporting birth moms and the trauma experienced during and after adoption
Open adoption helps heal trauma for child and birth mothers
In our podcast interview series for National Adoption Month, we’re taking time to highlight birth parents. Our first blog post covered...
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Changing the narrative around birth mothers in the adoption triad
National Adoption Month 2024
November is National Adoption Month and we want to highlight one area of the adoption triad that does not get a lot of attention — birth parents....
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Home of the Buckner Hornets
Community program revitalizes basketball court
On Oct. 14, about 40 volunteers from AT&T and City Year spent four hours meticulously hand painting a mural on the basketball court at Buckner...
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You can impact vulnerable families in North Texas today
Join with us for North Texas Giving Day
Through Buckner International and North Texas Giving Day, you can support vulnerable children and families in their journey toward self-sufficiency...
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Internship fosters hope for the future
Two interns for the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Wynnewood looking toward future with excitement
Last spring, the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Wynnewood in Dallas was awarded a grant to fund three paid internships for the 2024 summer. The...
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