The Chat

On this segment of The Chat, The Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center is in the public phase of its capital campaign. Kelsey Davis visits with Shelly Bohannon, the executive director of The Bridge, to learn how the campaign will help the center expand its building, mission and resources to the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. 

Tickets are now on sale for an art fundraiser event that will help benefit Amarillo Area CASA. Kelsey Davis visits with event organizers to learn about the history of the fundraiser and what’s to come as we head into 2026.

On this special Christmas edition of The Chat, we learn about a nonprofit providing resources to adults who have aged out of the foster care system. Kelsey Davis shares an inspiring story of a young mom who found her way with the help of Fostering Independence. 

On this segment of The Chat, Another Chance House works to break the cycle of men experiencing homelessness. Kelsey Davis spoke with Steve Smart, executive director of Another Chance House, to learn more about the unhoused community in our area. 

Opportunity School, a nationally accredited program, continues to push the importance of early learning in the Panhandle. On this segment of The Chat, Kelsey Davis catches up with Jill Goodrich, executive director of Opportunity School, to learn more about meeting the needs of children and families in the community.

The Salvation Army of Amarillo is taking applications for its Angel Tree program, which helps families with Christmas gift assistance. Kelsey Davis meets with Major Andrea Ellis to learn more about the lasting impact the program has on children in our area. 

The Salvation Army is kicking off the holiday season with the start of its Red Kettle campaign. Kelsey Davis meets with Major Tex Ellis to learn more about supporting the nonprofit through its annual fundraiser. 

On today’s segment of The Chat, 7 Star Horse Therapy continues to provide equine-assisted therapy to those with physical, mental and emotional needs. Kelsey Davis visits with Michelle Floyd and Pete Lucero to learn why the nonprofit’s mission is so important. 

Make-A-Wish Texas Panhandle recently went through a name change to better reflect its mission locally, which is to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illness. Kelsey Davis visits with Denay Hooks and learns about her own experience with Make-A-Wish, how many kids are on waitlist for a wish and how you can help the organization succeed. 

On this segment of The Chat, Healing Through Him Ministries continues to advocate for women experiencing domestic abuse. Kelsey Davis visits with Jessica Bradfield to learn how the nonprofit got started and how you can get involved with the nonprofit’s mission. 

The Chat highlights how one nonprofit is promoting the importance of outdoor activity, especially for youth in the area. Kelsey Davis catches up with Friends of Lake Meredith & Alibates to learn more about its upcoming events. 

This segment of The Chat highlights "Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters", otherwise known as HIPPY Amarillo. Kelsey Davis spoke with the organization to learn more about the free resources it provides families. 

The High Plains Food Bank (HPFB) is taking action to alleviate hunger in the region. Kelsey Davis checks in with Zivorad Filipovic, marketing director at HPFB, to learn about the community’s current needs and a nationwide movement throughout the month of September meant to encourage the public to make a difference. On Friday, Sept. 19, you can grab your favorite drink at Dutch Bros Coffee. For every drink sold, the Dutch Bros Foundation will donate $1 to HPFB to support the Kids Cafe program. 

Panhandle Breast Health is hosting its 5th annual golf tournament fundraiser this weekend. 
Kelsey Davis catches up with Judy Neill to learn about the “Tee Off for Tatas” event and how the nonprofit continues to help bring lifesaving breast health services to the community. 

On this week’s segment of The Chat, we learn about a country-chic event benefiting Heart Gallery of the Panhandle Plains. Kelsey Davis visits with Amy Crowley, program manager at Heart Gallery of the Panhandle Plains, to learn more about the first-ever Hats & Hearts event.

The 5th annual Storybridge LIVE event, which aims to celebrate early literacy, is coming to Amarillo in October. Kelsey Davis visits with Chandra Perkins, executive director of Storybridge, to learn how the nonprofit is gearing up for the event and what’s new this year. 

On this week’s segment of The Chat, Snack Pak 4 Kids shares a glimpse with us on how it’s pouring into kids fighting food insecurity. Kelsey Davis had the opportunity to sit down with Dyron Howell, executive director for Snack Pak 4 Kids, to try innovative food items offered in the bags the organization packs.

Amarillo Area CASA is in need of advocate volunteers for teens in foster care. Kelsey Davis spoke with Jarah Mendoza, executive director of Amarillo Area CASA, on the training process and importance of volunteering and advocating for children who experience abuse and neglect in our community. 

Heal the City is gearing up for its 10th annual Scarth Scramble golf tournament. The tournament is set for Saturday, August 23 starting at 9 a.m. at the Ross Rogers Golf Course. Kelsey Davis visits with the nonprofit along with the Scarth family to learn more about the tournament’s history.