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‘”FASHION IN THE FAST LANE” IS THE THEME FOR
THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE SALVATION ARMY
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY MOST ANTICIPATED SALE OF THE YEAR
HOUSTON, TEXAS
– The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is excited to
announce its upcoming fundraiser, “Fashion in the Fast
Lane,” a celebration of fashion, philanthropy, and
community spirit. The shopping and luncheon event will take
place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at River Oaks Country Club,
kicking off at 10:00 AM. The theme embodies the elegance and
unity of women coming together to create a meaningful impact.
Fashion is about elegance and beauty in looks and in
function and that applies both to clothes and cars. Fashion
is always on the move, ever changing, but still the classics
stay with us.
Event Highlights:
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Event Chair: Ann Ayre
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Honoree: Hannah McNair
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Chic Boutique Co-Chairs:
Alison Gemp and Melanie Jarrell
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Chic Boutique Showroom Co-Chairs:
Stick Delaup and Mikki Donnally
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Fashion Chair:
Donae Chramosta
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Silent Auction Chair:
Jean Peck
This year, we proudly honor Hannah McNair, who serves as the
Vice President of the Houston Texans Foundation. In her
role, McNair helps lead the philanthropic efforts of the
foundation, which has raised more than $48 million since its
inception in 2002. The Texans Foundation leverages the power
of football to strengthen our community, support youth
development, and break down barriers to fundamental
resources. One of the foundation’s main goals is to create
access to Girls Flag Football for all girls in H-Town who
want to play the sport. The Texans launched their Girls Flag
Football Program in 2023 and have continued to expand it in
the years since. The Texans Foundation grants funding to
make it possible for local schools to adopt girls flag,
providing an opportunity for young girls to be a part of
something and play the game they love.
McNair and her husband, Cal, are involved in and support
many charities and philanthropic efforts, including the
YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Houston Food Bank,
United Way, DePelchin Children's Center, Pro-Vision, Bo's
Place, The Holocaust Museum, Child Advocates, The Brookwood
Community, The Mission of Yahweh, March of Dimes, American
Cancer Society, MD Anderson, USO, Star Of Hope, Barbara Bush
Houston Literacy Foundation, Houston Police Foundation,
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance, Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo, Texas Children's Hospital, United
States Fund For UNICEF, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston
Area Women’s Center, The Children’s Assessment Center,
Impact A Hero, Freedom Place, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and
many others. A native of Houston, McNair earned a Bachelor
of Business Administration degree from the University of
Houston. Hannah resides in Houston with her husband, Cal,
and their children Robert, Calhoun, Michael and Hunter
Grace.
Following the luncheon, the Chic Boutique Showroom will host
its four-day fashion sale beginning Wednesday, April 9th.
The Showroom, open only once a year, features a curated
selection of "pre-loved" and new designer items, making it
an unmissable shopping opportunity.
Chic Boutique Showroom Sale Schedule:
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Location: TBA
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Opening Night:
Wednesday, April 9th, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (requires a $20
donation)
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Thursday, April 10th – Saturday, April
12th:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (open to the public)
Discover incredible finds from top designers including
Valentino, Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, Loewe, and Zimmerman,
along with mid-range treasures from brands like Tory Burch,
Rebecca Taylor, Staud and Cinq A Sept.
and Alice and Olivia.
To contribute to this year’s event, please contact Kelle
Hill for clothing, shoe, or accessory donations at
713-202-0701 or kellehill@gmail.com. Donation forms are
available at
www.sawahouston.org.
For silent auction donations, reach out to Jean Peck at
713-213-9646 or jg852123@gmail.com.
Ticket Information:
Tables will be available for purchase starting Monday,
December 2nd at 8 AM. For reservations, please contact Diana
"Stick" Delaup at 713-202-2146 or
ddelaup@hotmail.com.
For media inquiries, please contact Kathryn Smith at
713-252-5414 or stourtellot@aol.com.
About The Salvation Army:
Serving the Greater Houston area since 1889, The Salvation
Army is a United Way of Greater Houston agency, dedicated to
meeting human needs without discrimination. Each year,
nearly 30 million Americans benefit from its programs, with
86.3 cents of every dollar raised locally supporting vital
services in Houston and across 5,000 communities nationwide.
For more information, visit
SalvationArmyHouston.org.
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