✦ Light the Night ✦
Inaugural Fundraising Gala
November 7, 2026
21st Century Bank Event Center | Rogers, MN
Light the Night. Change a Life.
Join Will Work for Recovery for our first-ever fundraising gala, Light the Night — an evening of dinner, inspiring speakers, silent auction, community, and celebration.
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This night is about more than an event. It is about investing in recovery, second chances, and the people of North Minneapolis who are rebuilding their lives after addiction, incarceration, trauma, and system involvement.
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Light the night. Change a life.
About the Event
Saturday, November 7, 2026
5:00 – 8:00 PM
21st Century Bank Event Center
12716 Main St, Rogers, MN 55374
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Catered dinner
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Inspiring speakers
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Live and silent auction
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Community celebration
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Stories of recovery, resilience, and hope
Why This Night Matters
​Will Work for Recovery exists to help justice-involved people in North Minneapolis break free from addiction, rebuild their mental health, and reclaim their lives.
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The people we serve are often navigating recovery, reentry, housing barriers, employment challenges, stigma, trauma, and criminal records. But they are also showing up, doing the work, and building something new.
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When one person finds recovery, the ripple effect reaches families, children, neighborhoods, and the entire community.
Sponsor Light the Night
✦ Beacon Sponsor | $5,000+: Premier visibility before, during, and after the event. Includes prominent branding, VIP seating, stage recognition, social media features, and exclusive opportunities to showcase your organization's commitment to recovery and community transformation.
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✦ Champion Sponsor | $2,500: Strong event visibility with logo placement, event recognition, reserved seating, and promotional opportunities that demonstrate your support for recovery and reentry services.
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✦ Ally Sponsor | $500–$1,000: Support recovery while gaining recognition through event materials, signage, social media acknowledgements, and complimentary event tickets.
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Why Sponsor?
Your sponsorship helps individuals impacted by addiction, incarceration, and mental health challenges access recovery support, employment opportunities, peer services, and pathways to lasting stability.
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Together, we're investing in safer neighborhoods, stronger families, and a healthier North Minneapolis.
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Become a Sponsor
Interested in sponsoring Light the Night? Learn more through our Sponsor Packet or contact: Carolyn Niesche at pnc@willworkforrecovery.org/ 612-521-4178.
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