Description
Join Goodwill South Texas for an unforgettable evening where fashion, culture, and purpose take center stage.
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
🕔 Evening Lineup:
Doors Open – 5:30 PM
Dinner – 6:00 PM
Runway Show – 6:30 – 8:30 PM
After Party – 8:30 - 10:00 PM 🎉
Experience our newest signature event featuring a plated dinner and a high-energy runway fashion show, showcasing the creativity and talent of high school and college student designers from across the Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend.
Each designer will debut original looks created from upcycled Goodwill materials in this one-of-a-kind, scholarship-driven competition, where sustainability meets style. ♻️👗
✨ This event celebrates:
• Creativity & innovation
• Sustainability through upcycling
• The next generation of designers
• Community impact
💙 Proceeds directly support Goodwill South Texas’ mission, providing free job training, career services, and workforce development programs for individuals across our region.
🎟️ Limited seating available — secure your tickets today! 🍽️ Tables are limited and expected to sell out — reserve yours now: https://www.worktherunwaystx.com/
🌟 Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors:
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
HEB
Driscoll Health Plan
South Texas Health Systems
Lone Star National Bank
Frontier Waste Solutions
Frost Bank
VIDA
Dell Reconnect
Southern Careers Institute
Cambria Hotels
💼 Interested in sponsorship opportunities?
We’d love to connect and share how you can be part of this impactful event.
📞 Dr. Amanda Garcia | 361-261-2849
📧 agarcia@goodwillsouthtexas.com
📞 Jennifer Hernandez | 361-910-0963
📧 jhernandez@goodwillsouthtexas.com