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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...
New Family Hope Center opens in San Antonio
The grand opening of the Buckner Family Hope Center® in San Antonio was celebrated with a ribbon cutting, officially inviting families to a safe place for support...
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,...
2,000 shoes distributed to children throughout Central Texas
In August, over 2,000 pairs of shoes were distributed to children in Central Texas. The allocations were the result of detailed collaboration between Buckner Shoes for Orphan...
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...
Advocacy in Austin on behalf of children, families and seniors
The Texas Legislature concluded its 89th session in June and several laws passed that will allow Buckner to shine more hope as we work to strengthen families,...
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....
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