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Buckner acquires new senior living community in Bedford, TX
The independent living community is renamed Lightwell, a Joint Ministry by Buckner and Presbyterian Homes & Services. Today a new senior living community joined the Buckner family....
Children in San Antonio and Longview, Texas, to Receive Free Access to Sports and Character Development
Collaboration between nonprofit Buckner International, Wellspring Consulting, and Texas A&M University will expand in 2026 following successful pilots in Houston and Donna, Texas. Children in at-risk communities...
300 families at Buckner International receive free Thanksgiving meals from the Dallas Mavericks
On November 13, Dallas Mavericks players Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell joined Mavs staff, Maniaccs, D-Town Crew, Champ, and local volunteers to distribute 300 full Thanksgiving meals,...
Giving dignity and joy to children in foster care
“Many of the kids who come into our care only have the clothes they are wearing. My husband and I often have enough to get them through...
Buckner International’s Back-to-School Events Support Texas Families
As students across Texas get ready for a new school year, Buckner International is working in several communities to make sure families have what they need. Through...
Vietnamese orphans celebrate 50th anniversary of arrival at Buckner Children’s Home
Golden anniversary homecoming On Saturday, July 12, 2025, former orphans from Cam Ranh City Christian Orphanage honored their journey from Vietnam to Buckner Children’s Home 50 years...
Report recommends community collaboration as a critical key to prevent human trafficking
Buckner International hosted a thought-provoking and informative panel discussion surrounding the findings of a new report on the current human trafficking risks and indicators in North Texas....
An evening of collaboration and action
On Wednesday, May 7, Buckner International cohosted a powerful U.S. Senate Reception focused on combating child trafficking and exploitation. Held in the Russell Senate Office Building, the...
Buckner Southeast Texas celebrates ribbon cutting to open new office
The grand opening of Buckner’s new office in Southeast Texas was commemorated on May 7 with a ribbon cutting and tour of the space. Located in Beaumont,...
Buckner Amarillo children and families enjoy double-header wins with the Sod Poodles
There’s nothing better than April baseball before the Texas summer heat wave sets in. Nearly 100 children and families, plus staff from Buckner Amarillo, enjoyed Buckner Night...