We’re proud to participate with over 200 other organizations in the Amarillo Area Foundation’s #ThePanhandleGives Campaign, which takes place during the week leading up to Giving Tuesday (Nov. 23 – Dec. 1)

During these nine days of enhanced charitable giving leading up to Giving Tuesday, the foundation is hosting online giving pages for organizations like ours. They’ve also put in place a large amplification fund. Nonprofits that raise a minimum of $250 through their website during this 10 day period can receive an additional donation from the amplification fund.

So any money you donate to Mission 2540 – through our Panhandle Gives fundraising page only – will be amplified based on how much we raise that day. We receive 100% of the funds given that week. Last year, we received approximately 10 additional dollars for every $100 donated. This was huge for us!

Because of the generosity of people like you, The Panhandle Gives has been vital to our growth. We’re reaching more kids than ever before – both in Amarillo and in Lubbock. We’re seeing more requests for assistance with rent, bills and groceries than ever before – and we’ve been able to rise to meet that challenge because of The Panhandle Gives.

Donations of any size are welcome online. We’ll be sharing a link to our donation page on our social media and via email when the campaign begins. For gifts of $500 or more, you can bring a check to any Amarillo National Bank, Happy State Bank, or FirstBank Southwest. Make the check payable to “The Panhandle Gives” with “Mission 2540” in the memo line and your donation will be passed on to us. Or bring a check to us and we’ll make sure it’s deposited. 

Due to the amplification fund, we WILL receive a greater amount than what you donate! Due to the amplification fund, we WILL receive a greater amount than what you donate! So whether you give that week through Panhandle Gives instead of your regular monthly donation, or as an extra gift, it will be greatly appreciated!