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Camp Buckner’s Inaugural Hill Country Triple Trail Run a Runaway Success
No pun intended, but it's safe to say that all who participated in Camp Buckner's first annual Hill Country Triple Trail Run over Labor Day weekend agree...
Buckner Leader Honored with Award for Strengthening Southeast Texas Children and Families
Though she’s done social work faithfully for thirty-six years, Laura May was still surprised to receive the Southeast Texas Visionary Awards (SETVA) 2026 Visionary Pillar Award, which...
$500,000 Grant Awarded to Nonprofit Buckner by The Valley Baptist Legacy
$500,000 Grant Awarded to Nonprofit Buckner by The Valley Baptist Legacy The grant will support the renovation of the Buckner Family Hope Center ® in Peñitas to continue serving vulnerable children and...
Buckner Family Hope Centers® Serve Over 6,700 Children Through Statewide Back-to-School Distributions
Children and families across the state received school supplies, backpacks, shoes, and other essential services to start the new year with confidence. DALLAS (Aug. 14, 2026) – Over...
Carmen Holmes Promoted to Vice President, Chief Development Officer
Buckner International has promoted Carmen Holmes as its third-ever vice president, chief development officer. In the role, she will oversee efforts to strengthen philanthropic support, expand community...
Buckner Retirement Services leads state awards
Buckner Retirement Services was honored with two awards from LeadingAge Texas, recognizing both leadership and advocacy in aging services. LeadingAge Texas is the top nonprofit supporting senior...
New Baptist World Alliance resolution commits to serving vulnerable children
by Dr. Albert L. Reyes An important step to better serve vulnerable children across the world was made July 8 when people of faith from around the...
Buckner advocates for adoptive families in attendance for The Advocacy Day in Washington D.C.
Recently, representatives from the Buckner foster care and adoption team visited Washington D.C. to attend The Advocacy Day. The Advocacy Day was organized by the National Council for...
Hope Supply Co. provides diapers for Buckner families and children in North Texas
More mothers and children in North Texas will receive critical supplies and support due to a collaboration between Hope Supply Co. and Buckner International. Hope Supply Co. is the largest...
![Accreditation Certificate 2026 -- Buckner Family[86]](https://www.buckner.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Accreditation-Certificate-2026-Buckner-Family86-pdf-1024x791.jpg "Accreditation Certificate 2026 -- Buckner Family[86]")
Buckner receives Service Enterprise accreditation for volunteer integration
In March 2025, Buckner Children and Family Services embarked on a journey to pursue Service Enterprise accreditation through Points of Light and the Association of Leaders in...