May 18, 2011
Filed in Volunteering
Ed Wales was recognized at Buckner Founder’s Day in April for his outstanding service as a volunteer captain for Shoes for Orphan Souls. Volunteer captains help manage large volunteer groups and teach them the procedure for processing shoes.
“He’s just a very joyful, fun-loving person to be around,” said Brittany Sumrall, volunteer coordinator for the Buckner [...]
Mar 23, 2011
Filed in Giving, Volunteering
By Lauren Hollon
Buckner International
The Austin and San Antonio branches of Transwestern real estate went head to head to help cover bare toes last month.
Mar 23, 2011
Filed in Giving, Volunteering
By Lauren Hollon
Buckner International
At 5 years old, Pfifer Chastain decided to give up her sixth birthday party in favor of a shoe drive for orphans in need. She and her family threw a backyard carnival with the goal of raising 100 pairs of shoes.
Jan 18, 2011
Filed in Volunteering
Lauren Hollon
Buckner International
DALLAS – The Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid runs like clockwork, and volunteer captains are the oil that keeps it running smoothly.
Oct 6, 2010
Filed in Volunteering
Analiz G. Schremmer
Buckner International
DALLAS—Thirty-four provisional members of the Junior League of Dallas volunteered 20 hours of their time Sept. 18 and Oct. 2. to sort shoes for orphans and children in need around the world.
