November 17, 2026
River Oaks Country Club
1600 River Oaks Blvd.
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at The River Oaks Country Club to shop our resale boutique’s most fashionable finds and honor extraordinary individuals who are striving to make our community a better place.
Each and every dollar from this event helps The Women’s Home build communities that strengthen women and support families as they reclaim their stability. With you by our side, we can ensure that The Women’s Home is there for each and every woman that needs us.
10:30AM Arrive early for shopping at our Pop-Up Cottage Shop
11:45AM Luncheon Begins
Award Honorees
It is with great pleasure that we announce the incredible individuals who make our mission possible by supporting vulnerable women and families in Houston as they reclaim their lives.
Steel Magnolia Award: Kristen Cannon
The Steel Magnolia Award honors women who embody both strength and grace—resilient leaders who stand firm in the face of challenges while inspiring others with compassion, wisdom, and perseverance. Like the magnolia, they are deeply rooted, resilient, and radiant, balancing toughness with beauty. This award celebrates women whose courage, integrity, and dedication uplift their communities and pave the way for others to thrive.
Champions of The Women’s Home Award: Mattress Firm
The Champion of the Women’s Home honors an individual or organization that has gone above and beyond in its partnership, advocacy, and support-helping women rise and heal.
Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Empowerment Sponsor
Victory Sponsor
Resilience Sponsor
Healing Sponsor
John P. McGovern Foundation
Compassion Sponsor
Hope Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Make a Donation to Support the Event
Please contact Emily Clark at eclark@thewomenshome.org for more information.
2026 Event Chairs
Jeannie Chandler
Amy Comiskey
2026 Honorary Chairs
Lara Bell Milam
Suzanne Stiles
Auction Chairs
Kay Joyce
Susan Walker
2026 Host Committee
Shannon Abel
Maria Moncada Alaoui
Kristin Bingham
Donae Chramosta
Sandra Smith Cooper
Elizabeth Farish
Ellie Francisco
Courtney Freels
Mignon Gill
Jennifer Howard
Marc Jacobsen
Nora Jarrard
Jayne Johnston
Ashley Kearney
Caroline Kenney
Stacey Lindseth
Shelley Ludwick
Michelle Maresh
Anastasia Marodi
Joy McCormack
Sneha Merchant
Tanya Osborne
Rachel Regan
Jennifer Roberts
Edward Sanchez
Monica Sigmon
Sonia Soto
Colleen Tolar
Whitney Walsh
Lauren Willis
Mitra Woody
Lindsey Yates
Questions?