Saturday, November 7th | from 6-10 pm at The Revaire
Join us for Illuminate: The 2026 Rendezvous Gala, celebrating 28 years of empowering the women of Houston and the supporters who help light the path forward.
2026 Rendezvous Chairs
Erin & Matthew Ahrens
Allison & Eric Aubel
Hunter & Roy Smith
For 28 years, Dress for Success Houston has empowered women to move from uncertainty to stability through employment, career advancement, and personal development. What begins with professional attire becomes something far greater—confidence restored, careers launched, and futures transformed through a community of support. Women gain employment, advance into leadership roles, and build lasting financial security for their families. All services are provided at no cost to our women thanks to the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporate partners throughout our community.
Houston’s top chefs will serve acclaimed cuisine and libations while Kristine Mills brings her signature energy to the stage. Guests will also enjoy a curated silent boutique auction led by Auction Chairs Lisa Barth, Susie Cunningham, Caroline Jacobs, Katherine Orellana Ross, and Leanne Schneider.
Together, we will celebrate the power of opportunity and the bright futures that begin when a community comes together to illuminate the path forward.
Where Legacy Leads, the Future ShineS
BECOME A SPONSOR
Contact Kelly Moneyhan with questions about your sponsorship or pledge.
Let the Night Shine
Come Rendezvous with Dress for Success Houston for one of Houston’s most anticipated evenings—
—a celebration where generosity sparkles, the dance floor stays full, and the city comes together to ILLUMINATE the path forward for women across our community.
We will begin the evening with a toast (or two) celebrating the incredible journeys of our client ambassadors and the supporters who help light the way. Then the celebration turns up the glow.
More than 25 of Houston’s top culinary concepts will serve up unforgettable bites alongside exceptional wines, craft cocktails, and spirited libations from some of the city’s best mixologists. Beloved Houston performer Kristine Mills will take the stage, keeping the energy high and the dance floor glowing all night long.
The fun continues with crowd favorites including our wine pull, cocktail shake, diamond raffle, and boutique auction—featuring extraordinary travel experiences with United Airlines airfare, luxury designer pieces, and unforgettable culinary adventures.
Take a peek at the magic from last year in our highlight video courtesy of Freeway Films by Jessie Mann, and browse the familiar faces in our Facebook albums.
Enter to win
A Rare Bloom of Brilliance
Discover The Art of Sparkle with these extraordinary 18K white gold marquise diamond flower hoop earrings. Featuring 56 meticulously set marquise-cut diamonds totaling 3.30 carats, these hoops are a true statement of elegance and refinement. Valued at $6,600, they embody timeless beauty and radiant luxury.
$100 per raffle ticket.
Drawing to be held on November 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Need not be present to win.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 RENDEZVOUS SPONSORS
Encore PatroNs
center stage patrons
Sylvie and Gary Crum
Wendy and Dan Daboval
Ann and Johnny Johnson
Stacy and Jason Johnson
Linda Padon
Becky and Dick Roberts | Cindy Speyrer
pirouette Patrons
Kasey and Mark Dunn | Niloufar and Amir Molavi
Jay Landa and Daniel Turner
Chad Libertus
Kristi and Michael McCarthy
The McDuffie Family Foundation
Rebekah and Gary Reaves
Holly and Art Smith | Grand Strand Galveston Attractions LLC
Whalley Family Foundation
Dr. Margaret Mary Wilson and Moji Solar-Wilson
Bravo patrons
Joan and Stanford Alexander Family Fund
Katherine Avery
Nelia and Charles Blanton | Melissa and Dan Sugulas
The Crowder Law Firm
Susie and Bucky Cunningham
Allie and Eric Danziger
Valerie and Tracy Dieterich
Carrie and Nick Fersen
Annie and Bob Graham
Amy and Mark Hammer
Tracy and Patrick Hennesy
Teal Holden
Janis and Paul Jarosz
Nancy Levicki
Trini Mendenhall-Royalty
Diana Skerl and Michael Karakasians
Cyvia Wolff
spotlight patrons
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Jennifer and Rick Bailey
Genora and Dwight Boykins
Paige and Kris Branam
The Chatman Women’s Foundation
Flo Crady
Corla Davis
Jessica and Carter Fields
Kate and Stephen Fowler
Rohini and Sanjay Gakhar
LuAnn Hershorn
Laura Johnson and Jon Moretta
Re Kenebrew
Marie Louise and David Kinder
Karen and Seth Lerner
Jessie Mann
Kasey B. Massey
JB McGhan and David Michael Garcia
Monica McNeill
Donna and Rick Nebel
Rhonda and Bill Paver | Stepping Stone School
Pierpont Communications
Bonnie Reitz and Dr. Michael Howard
Regina Rogers
Leanne and Jeff Schneider
Michael and Hang Schons
Jill and James Sharp
Jill and Charlie Talisman
Amy S. Ward
Thebe Warren
Meg and Dick Weekley
Audrey Wylie
In-kind sponsors
2025 CULINARY CONCEPTS
View MORE photos from the 2024 Rendezvous HERE
(Thank YOU, DANIEL ORTIZ AND KATY ANDERSON, Photographers)
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