Dallas/Fort Worth
Exercising your mind over the holidays
Cognitive exercises can help improve seniors' memory
It’s no secret exercise is essential for the body, but it can be easy to overlook exercise for the mind. As seniors age, some experience cognitive...
Read more
Dallas Mavericks demonstrate spirit of giving by providing Thanksgiving meals to local families
Teamwork between Kroger, Buckner International and members of the Texas Air National Guard and Mavs shine hope with the gift of a special meal
In honor of Thanksgiving and Veterans Day, the Dallas Mavericks joined forces with Kroger and 30 members of the 301st Fighter Wing and the 136th...
Read more
Celebrating 70 years of impact with fun, fellowship and looking to the future
Buckner International celebrates anniversary of becoming a licensed child placing agency in 1953
In 1953, you could purchase a six-pack of Coca Cola for just 29 cents or watermelon at only six cents a pound. Picturing life 70 years ago might be a...
Read more
November is National Adoption Month
A long-standing tradition to bring awareness to vulnerable children
National Adoption Month is a time many adopted persons, adoptive families and adoption advocates celebrate the miracle of adoption while also look to...
Read more
From addiction and abuse to restored and redeemed
Buckner Family Pathways® mom reflects on where she is today
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As many as one in four women are victims of domestic violence every year. Abuse and violence can damper...
Read more
More than 4 million students are parents
September is National Student Parent Month
Student parents experience an additional layer of challenges when earning an education and taking care of children. Being a single parent while...
Read more
All it takes is one person to make an impact
Ventana Members serve together at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid
When U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne visited Ventana by Buckner in July, she helped prepare backpacks and new shoes for children heading back to school....
Read more
Impact North Texas today
North Texas Giving Day is here!
Vulnerable children and families in North Texas need our help now.
...
Read more
Congresswoman Crockett visits Buckner Family Hope Center® at Wynnewood
U.S. House of Representatives member spends time with Buckner leaders and clients in Dallas
Two boys started fighting and had to be separated. Buckner staff assumed it was gang related, as was often the case in the early days of the...
Read more
Kinship care provides a familiar home during unfamiliar circumstances
Buckner provides wrap-around support to kinship families
For children experiencing tumultuous life changes, a familiar face can go a long way. When kids are removed from their home due to abuse or neglect,...
Read more