Less than three months after opening its doors, Monkee's of Fair Oaks Ranch is making community involvement a central part of its business. The locally owned women's boutique is supporting veterans, families affected by domestic violence and local education through a series of initiatives scheduled for November and December. Owner Kelli Hull, who opened the boutique in August at the Lemon Creek Ranch development, says building relationships and giving back to the community have been priorities from the beginning.
"God has blessed us tremendously. We have already built fiercely loyal customers, and we are still meeting new women every day who are discovering us for the first time," said Hull, owner of Monkee's of Fair Oaks Ranch. The boutique's upcoming community activities include: Veterans Day Appreciation on November 11, where Monkee's will offer 20% off in-store purchases for veterans presenting a current military ID, retiree ID, veteran ID or Texas veteran driver's license. Customers who make a purchase that day will also be entered into a giveaway for two VIP tickets to see Brooks & Dunn at the Two Step Inn music festival. Shop for a Cause on November 13-14, when Monkee's will donate 10% of all in-store sales on Friday and Saturday to Transformation House of Boerne, a local organization that supports women and children rebuilding their lives after domestic violence. The organization provides safe housing, access to licensed therapists and practical assistance to help survivors move forward. Purse Mania on December 3, where Monkee's will serve as a Gold Sponsor of Purse Mania, a fundraising event benefiting Boerne ISD through its education foundation. The sponsorship reflects the boutique's commitment to supporting local schools and educational opportunities.
Hull's commitment to service is rooted in her family's military background and her experience working with military and government organizations. Her husband is an Army Reserve officer, and the family has longstanding ties to the military community. After nearly two decades working in Washington, D.C., Hull returned to Texas and recognized an opportunity to bring contemporary women's fashion to the growing Fair Oaks Ranch and Boerne area. She opened Monkee's in August with the goal of offering more than designer clothing. The boutique emphasizes personal styling, individual attention and a welcoming environment where customers can connect with one another.
Now, as the business enters its first holiday season, Hull is extending that relationship beyond the store through local partnerships and community involvement. The Veterans Day recognition, Transformation House fundraiser and Boerne ISD sponsorship represent different ways the boutique is supporting the people and organizations that make the surrounding community stronger. Monkee's of Fair Oaks Ranch is located in the Lemon Creek Ranch development, serving customers throughout Fair Oaks Ranch, Boerne, San Antonio and the surrounding Texas Hill Country. As a locally owned business, Monkee's also recognizes the importance of supporting other small businesses throughout Fair Oaks Ranch and Boerne. Hull believes that a thriving local business community benefits everyone, and she hopes the boutique will contribute to that spirit of cooperation as it continues to grow.
