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DALLAS – Tucker Burgin, 10, became a Buckner volunteer in January. Upon learning about the need for school supplies for foster children in his community, he contacted the principal of his elementary school to help him meet his goal of raising supplies. Within five weeks, the school posted his initiative ...
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Family Place Lufkin resident Victoria Santos loves chocolate pudding, journaling and movie stars, but most of all, she loves her children. As a single parent family, they’ve been given a fresh start at Buckner, and she says it’s “amazing.” ...
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By Lauren Hollon Sturdy Kathy Hagler beamed with pride watching her 7-year-old foster daughter, Hannah*, on stage at the school production. Hannah wore a rainbow costume and sang her song and acted out the hand motions, just like the other kids. “For most parents, that wouldn’t be such a big ...
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Dillon International Hosts Free Interest Meetings in Dallas May 21 and May 30 Contact: Lauri Ann Hanson Marketing & Media Relations Coordinator Buckner International Phone: (214) 758-8171 DALLAS—Seven Colombian orphans will make the trip of a lifetime as they travel to Dallas for a three-week visit with American host families ...
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Churches to collect shoes, bring them to Texas Baptist Family Gathering in San Antonio July 14-17 DALLAS— Buckner International is teaming up with Texas Baptists to encourage Baptist churches across the state to collect new shoes now through July 14 and bring them to the first-ever Texas Baptist Family Gathering, ...
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Story by Lauren Hollon Sturdy Photography by Chelsea Quackenbush Evelyn Lord is the kind of woman smart little girls want to be when they grow up. She’s had it all: a long and loving marriage, an illustrious career, five children and countless adventures along the way. Today she calls Calder ...
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By Chelsea Quackenbush Photography by Russ Dilday Most mornings, three men gather in a modest shack, reminiscent of an Appalachian cabin, nestled on the edge of the Buckner Villas in Austin. They sit and drink coffee as the light of the day floods in through the tiny windows, illuminating their ...
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Free concert to raise awareness for Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® Sunday, June 9 at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Texas DALLAS – Buckner International, a Dallas-based global Christian ministry, presents ‘Barefoot in the Park’ featuring Jeff Johnson Band and Kyle Sherman at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at Levitt Pavilion ...
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By Lauren Hollon Sturdy TwQuan ‘Fat Daddy’ Harris describes himself as ‘wise.’ It’s kind of a funny thing to hear coming from a 14-year-old, but spend any length of time talking with him and you’ll start to realize it’s true. He’s seen more in his lifetime than many kids his ...
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If you’ve checked out our Facebook Page recently, you know we’ve been celebrating our volunteers all month. They are part of the Buckner family and work so hard to support our ministries around the state and overseas. So, in recognition of National Volunteer Month, we’d like to share some of ...