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Plus-Size Community Clothing Swap + Fundraiser

July 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

$30

Basic Info

Date:
July 19, 2025
Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
$30
Event Website / RSVP:
https://futurefronttexas.org/events/2025/7/19plussize

Who's Hosting This Event?

Future Front Texas
Who We Are:

Future Front Texas is a 501c3 nonprofit, homegrown in Austin, Texas. We started as a grassroots meet-up series called Boss Babes ATX (bbatx) in 2015. We are run by a four-person staff and a network of amazing volunteers, each committed to showing up for the spaces we want to see in the world. We nurture creativity, community-building, and professional resilience in Texas.

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Event Topics
Recycling/Zero-Waste
Plus Size Clothing Swap
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Event Topics
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  • Our Plus-Size Clothing Swap is back by popular demand—celebrating ALL SIZES XL+ WHILE FUNDRAISING FOR FUTRURE FRONT. SO, Time to clear out your closet & snag new-to-you garments!

    Hosted by Future Front board members Xochi Solis and Hali Martin, this event’s one-part swap and one-part fundraiser for Future Front’s fourth birthday (and our recent $65,000 NEA Grant loss).

    So, join us to support our little org AND keep clothing out of landfills.

    The swap will be held on JULY 19 from 11 AM to 1 PM CT.

    Tickets are $30 (benefitting Future Front Texas), and all attendees must bring at least five items (size XL+, all styles welcome) to participate.

    There’ll be an opportunity to win incredible raffle items onsite, too.

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    SWAP GUIDELINES

    A ticket is required to participate (it’s a fundraiser, y’all!).

    Attendees must bring at least 5 items to swap. No more than 15 items, please

    • All clothing must be sized XL and up. (Standard Women’s size 12+, Standard Men’s 36+)

    • All styles of clothing for larger bodies are welcome. All seasons and occasions are welcome, i.e. winter coats, cocktail dresses, etc. Shoes, athletic wear (lightly used), and accessories are welcome.

    • All clothing must be clean. All clothing should be in good, wearable condition. No holes, rips, or stains (unless stylistic). Vintage items must be in excellent condition.

    ★ This event is entirely indoors. Bathrooms and small changing areas will be made available. Clothing racks will also be available, thanks to a generous loan from Leandra Blei.

    Any unused or un-swapped clothing will be donated to a local charity (ex: ​​ Out of the Closet or Austin Pets Alive! Thrift)

    The Future Front House’s newest art show, Spilled Fruit, will be on display throughout the event, and many local businesses will be open next door and in the area! Explore after you swap.

     

    RAFFLE GUIDELINES

    One raffle ticket comes with your $30 donation. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased at the event for $5 each (must be present to win). Raffle prizes include:

    HOW TO ATTEND

    Tickets are $30 (benefitting Future Front Texas’ nonprofit initiatives), and attendees must bring at least five but no more than 15 items (size XL+, all styles welcome) to participate.

    There’ll also be an opportunity to win incredible raffle items onsite!

    Venue

    • Future Front House
    • 1900 E. 12th St.
      Austin, TX 78702 United States
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