Amarillo Area Foundation

05/29/2026

To our Amarillo family, our hearts have been heavy watching what our neighbors have gone through with the recent fires. It’s been incredibly hard to see, but if there’s one thing we know about the Panhandle, it’s that we don’t let each other go through tough times alone.

We really want to use the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank to do our part and help people rebuild. From now until 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁, we are donating 𝟱𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 directly to the 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱.

By coming out to the tournament, you’re doing so much more than just buying a ticket. You are extending a direct helping hand to local families who need it most right now. Let’s come together, support one another, and show the true strength of our community.

Community isn’t just where we live, it’s how we show up for each other 💛

If you're planning to join us, please consider grabbing your tickets before 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 so we can send as much support their way as possible ➡ https://tinyurl.com/2bk2k4dx

05/27/2026

Thank you to you and the generosity of the Wests; we made it! The first Panhandle Companions Fund grant cycle opens soon!

Stay tuned for another matching funds opportunity!

Thank you for loving companion animals in the Texas Panhandle!

05/26/2026

The Women’s Philanthropy Fund at Amarillo Area Foundation brings people together to support women and children across the Texas Panhandle. When many people give, those collective gifts create real impact for families in our region.

Your gift helps make that impact possible.

Give here: https://bit.ly/wpf_at_aaf

05/25/2026

Our offices will be closed today. A heartfelt thank you to all Veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We remember you today, and every day.

05/24/2026

The auction is open until 10 PM! Thank you Amarillo Sod Poodles Baseball and People's Federal Credit Union for supporting our neighbors!

05/24/2026

Thank you Amarillo Sod Poodles Baseball! Online auction supports our neighbors that have been affected by the recent fires.

05/22/2026

The needs created by the recent wildfires continue to emerge, and we are grateful to continue partnering with communities across the Texas Panhandle through disaster relief grants.

If you would like to make a gift to the PDRF, go here: https://amarilloareafoundation.org/disaster/

05/22/2026

Due to the impact of the recent wildfires across the Panhandle, we are launching our 2026 Change for the Better campaign to support families and organizations affected by these devastating events.

Beginning Friday, May 22 through June 5, customers can round up their purchases at participating locations, with all proceeds benefiting the Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund.

Participating stores include all Amarillo, Canyon, Plainview, and North locations.

Together, we can make a difference for our neighbors and help keep the Panhandle Strong. ❤️

05/21/2026

To those impacted, here are the details of the resource event.

05/20/2026

Very helpful information about relief resources. If you have been impacted in any way, please read.

🔥 TEXAS PANHANDLE FIRE RECOVERY RESOURCES 🔥

If you were affected by the recent fires — EVEN IF YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR HOME — you may still qualify for disaster recovery assistance and support services.

Preliminary reports indicate more than 50 homes have been lost, with many additional families impacted by smoke damage, displacement, utility loss, property damage, and other hardships.

🚨 FIRST STEP FOR ALL SURVIVORS:
Complete the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) iSTAT Damage Survey AND request VOAD assistance.

The iSTAT survey helps emergency officials document damages and can help communities qualify for additional disaster recovery resources.

Through VOAD assistance requests, survivors may be connected to:
✔ Clothing
✔ Hygiene products
✔ Baby items
✔ Towels & blankets
✔ Temporary food boxes
✔ Clean-up crews
✔ Help replacing important documents
✔ Insurance navigation assistance
✔ Temporary housing resources
✔ Other unmet disaster-related needs

❤️ AMERICAN RED CROSS ASSISTANCE
If you have not already been contacted by the American Red Cross, call: 📞 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)

Eligible households may qualify for financial assistance for immediate needs such as clothing, hygiene items, food, towels, paper goods, medications, and other essentials.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Opening a case with the Red Cross does NOT replace completing the TDEM iSTAT survey.

🏠 TEMPORARY HOUSING AVAILABLE
Texas Panhandle VOAD has partnered with Airbnb.org to potentially provide at least 28 days of temporary housing for eligible survivors. Additional assistance may also be available based on need.

📍 MULTI-AGENCY RESOURCE CENTER (M.A.R.C.)
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
📍 Location to be announced

The M.A.R.C. will serve as a one-stop resource center with multiple organizations and recovery services available under one roof.

Please continue sharing this information so all impacted residents know help is available. ❤️