EXCLUSIVE: Bravo's Real Housewives including Denise Richards, Ana Quincoces and Monique Samuels are cleaning out their closets to auction off their 'reunion' gowns to raise funds for healthcare workers

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Real Housewives stars from across the country have teamed up to auction off gowns they've worn to reunion episodes in order to raise funds for healthcare workers who are on the coronavirus frontlines, DailyMail.com can reveal.

Former Real Housewives of Miami cast member Ana Quincoces, a lawyer and CEO of lifestyle brand Skinny Latina, launched the effort over Instagram last Tuesday,  reaching out to her old co-stars and women from other franchises. 

She said: 'Like many of us, I found myself with some free time on my hands and while organizing my closet happened upon my reunion dress. 

'It dawned on me that many of the ladies from all the different franchises must have dresses that they would be willing to donate.

'Little by little, Housewives from all different cities have agreed to donate dresses. Andy Cohen reached out to let me know he thought it was a great idea and that Bravo would help me in this endeavor.'  

Among the women cleaning out their closets are Denise Richards, of Beverly Hills; Monique Samuels, of Potomac; and Ex Real Housewives of New Jersey's Dina Cantin (formerly Manzo) and several others. 

Real Housewives stars from across the country have teamed up to auction off gowns they've worn to reunion episodes in order to raise funds for healthcare workers who are on the coronavirus frontlines, DailyMail.com can reveal. Former Real Housewives of Miami cast member Ana Quincoces (center), a lawyer and CEO of lifestyle brand Skinny Latina, launched the effort over Instagram last Tuesday

She reached out to her fellow Miami Housewives alum and others from other franchises, telling DailyMail.com: 'Little by little Housewives from all different cities have agreed to donate dresses. Andy Cohen reached out to let me know he thought it was a great idea and that Bravo would help me in this endeavor'

Denise Richards, of Beverly Hills, will be donating a dress (pictured at her first reunion). She said: 'My sister works at a hospital. Healthcare workers and first responders are the heroes'

Real Housewives of Potomac star Monique Samuels reached into her closet immediately. 'Our healthcare workers are our soldiers right now and I'm forever grateful for the role they're playing in our survival of this pandemic. They need our support now more than ever! I'm donating my season 4 reunion dress made by Australian designer Galanni (pictured)' 

Quincoces is waiting for all the dresses to arrive before the auction goes live, but she's aiming for it to happen sometime in April and, after discussing with Bravo bosses, a specific beneficiary or beneficiaries will be named. 

She said: 'The idea is to create a fund to help healthcare workers, first responders and their families. The money that is collected and its disbursement will be very transparent. You know, like me.'

Denise Richards had a personal reason for getting involved, telling DailyMail.com: 'My sister works at a hospital. Healthcare workers and first responders are the heroes.' 

'They work tirelessly and selflessly to keep everyone else healthy and safe while risking their lives and families. This has affected everyone globally and it's important for us to come together and help as much as we can.'

Real Housewives of Potomac star Monique Samuels reached into her closet immediately. 

'I'm so excited about what Ana is doing and even happier to participate,' she said.

'Our healthcare workers are our soldiers right now and I'm forever grateful for the role they're playing in our survival of this pandemic. They need our support now more than ever! I'm donating my season 4 reunion dress made by Australian designer Galanni.'

Emily Simpson, from Real Housewives of Orange County, said she had no issues parting with her season 14 reunion dress (pictured). 'I didn't hesitate one second to donate my dress to Ana to raise funds for those affected by the current pandemic. I'm happy to help in any way I can so that we can beat this pandemic together,' Simpson said

Ex Real Housewives of New Jersey's Dina Cantin (formerly Manzo), is also on board. 'I'm honored to help support healthcare workers during this challenging time. My heart goes out to everyone on the front lines. A special heartfelt thank you to everyone taking care of our parents in assisted living facilities and long-term care,' Cantin said

Quincoces is waiting for all the dresses to arrive before the auction goes live, but she's aiming for it to happen sometime in April and, after discussing with Bravo bosses, a specific beneficiary or beneficiaries will be named

Emily Simpson, from Real Housewives of Orange County, said she had no issues parting with her season 14 reunion dress. 

'I didn't hesitate one second to donate my dress to Ana to raise funds for those affected by the current pandemic. I'm happy to help in any way I can so that we can beat this pandemic together,' Simpson said.

Ex Real Housewives of New Jersey's Dina Cantin (formerly Manzo), is also on board. 

'I'm honored to help support healthcare workers during this challenging time. My heart goes out to everyone on the front lines. A special heartfelt thank you to everyone taking care of our parents in assisted living facilities and long-term care,' Cantin said.

Former Beverly Hills housewife Joyce Giraud de Ohoven says she joined the Bravo franchise in its fourth season for charitable purposes to begin with, adding: 'Giving back has always been something very important for me as I grew up very humble in my beautiful Puerto Rico.'

Former Beverly Hills housewife Joyce Giraud de Ohoven (left) says she joined the Bravo franchise in its fourth season for charitable purposes to begin with, adding: 'Giving back has always been something very important for me as I grew up very humble in my beautiful Puerto Rico.' 'In this war with a virus so powerfully inhuman, we are reminded of how vulnerably human we are, how truly connected as a species we are, and how we must support each other in every possible way to win this battle,' alum Adriana de Moura (right) said

Fellow Miami castmates Karent Sierra (left) and Joanna Krupa (right) agree. 'In these trying times, we see and realize what really matters. Coming together to help one another is what will help us get through this,' Sierra said

She continued: 'My charity is actually the reason why I joined the Housewives in the first place as I wanted to create awareness for my school in Senegal, Africa. 

'I believe that it is our duty to help those in need and the less fortunate. Right now, our true heroes, our stars are the healthcare workers who need us so they can continue to help us and care for our peers. 

'I think this is a wonderful initiative where everyone can help and on top of it, they get a beautiful dress in return!'

Quincoces' former Miami co-stars were quick to join in, too.

'In this war with a virus so powerfully inhuman, we are reminded of how vulnerably human we are, how truly connected as a species we are, and how we must support each other in every possible way to win this battle,' alum Adriana de Moura said.

Fellow Miami castmates Karent Sierra and Joanna Krupa agree. 

'In these trying times, we see and realize what really matters. Coming together to help one another is what will help us get through this,' Sierra said.

Krupa added: 'We all need to get together and selflessly care for others during this tough time and give back to the true heroes that are risking their lives on a daily basis to keep us safe.'