A little generosity. A lasting difference.The Panhandle Gives · Nov 23–Dec 1
Bridging the Gaps original logo in teal and gold

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 1, 2026

The Panhandle
Gives.

Give where you live.
Build a stronger community.

Nine days. Twenty-six counties. One generous Panhandle. Help Bridging the Gaps connect our Amarillo neighbors with housing, employment, and support.

Explore The Panhandle GivesGive by textSave the giving dates

Campaign giving opens November 23. Explore our campaign page and plan your gift.

Official 2026 Panhandle Gives campaign: a Panhandle sunset and windmill, celebrating ten years of giving
Celebrating 10 years of giving where we live. Campaign image: The Panhandle Gives.

ANOTHER WAY TO GIVE

Give hope by text.

Support Bridging the Gaps from your phone during The Panhandle Gives.

November 23–December 1, 2026

Text BtheBridgeto 844-844-6844

Beginning November 23, send the keyword above to donate to our campaign.

Open text message

Opens your messaging app. Enter BtheBridge and tap Send.

OUR COMMUNITY IN ACTION

Boot Scootin’ Boogie.

Watch highlights from the second annual Boot Scootin’ Boogie.

Watch on Facebook
Community members preparing and serving food together at a Bridging the Gaps gathering
A moment from the Bridging the Gaps community.

LOCAL GENEROSITY. LASTING POSSIBILITY.

Your gift stays
close to home.

A safe place to live. The opportunity to work. A community in your corner. Your generosity supports the connections that help our neighbors rebuild with dignity and hope.

The Panhandle Gives brings people together across all 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Participating nonprofits that raise at least $250 also receive a share of the campaign’s Amplification Fund.

See the mission your giving supports

PLAN AHEAD

The community calendar.

Looking for a past event?

NEW DRAWING DATE

Car raffle at Shark Beach.

Drive home a winner! The drawing for a silver 2014 Chevy Trax with a black interior takes place during free line dancing night.


Approximately 8 p.m.
Shark Beach — in front of the warehouse

Watch the drawing live.

The drawing will be streamed live on Facebook. The winning ticket number will also be posted on the Bridging the Gaps Facebook page, the Shark Beach Facebook page, and this website.

Visit Bridging the Gaps on Facebook

Important winner information.

The winner must contact Connie Jones at 214-673-5924 by to claim the prize.

If the prize is not claimed, another winning ticket will be drawn on November 20.

Car giveaway flyer showing the silver 2014 Chevy Trax and the new November 14 drawing date at Shark BeachView the drawing flyer
Car raffle announcement with the drawing location, Facebook live details, and the November 20 prize claim deadlineView the full announcement

Thank you to Brian & Brenda at Shark Beach and to everyone supporting Bridging the Gaps. Hold on to your tickets, and good luck!

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A community with a history of showing up.

Explore past fundraisers, community gatherings, and business outreach meetings in our archive.

Browse the event archive