R!SE to the Occasion Gala

May 18 | 5-9 PM | Add to Calendar

We’re thrilled to share that the 2025 Gala is officially at capacity. Your support of Twin Cities R!SE is inspiring—and we can’t wait to celebrate with you on May 18!  If you won’t be joining us, please consider making an donation in lieu of attending.

Join Twin Cities R!SE for our biggest fundraising event of the year the R!SE to the Occasion Gala! Each year, we help thousands of individuals become empowered and employed, providing a pathway to R!SE from generational poverty to financial prosperity. Come celebrate breaking down barriers, and Building Brighter Futures. Whether you’ll be an attendee, sponsor, or supporter from afar, you’ll realize this year’s theme is more than just a tagline – it’s the foundation of what we do.

2025 Gala Honorees: Greg Page and Kathleen Blatz

Event Details

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Cocktail Attire | Valet Parking available for $20 at the Hennepin Ave entrance  

  • 5:00pm Cocktail Reception
  • 6:30pm Dinner and Program
  • 8:00pm Fund-A-Future
  • 8:30pm Dessert

Generously sponsored by the Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis

Event Highlights

You’ll be moved by the stories of our R!SERS, entertained by our emcee Nicole Pillow, and inspired by tributes to our honorees. Enjoy a showstopping performance by Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness, live and silent auctions, a wine and spirits raffle, and a paddle-raising moment of impact through our Fund-A-Future.   

Questions before the event? Please contact Aimee Neuharth, Event Manager, at (612) 279-5866 or aneuharth@twincitiesrise.org — we’re happy to help.

Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis

We’re proud to partner with Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, a venue that shares our commitment to uplifting the Twin Cities community.
As Allie Stoneberg, Director of Communications & Partnerships, shares: “Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is committed to contributing to the community…on events and experiences that invite people to make new connections, learn from one another, and build bridges.” 

Located on Hennepin between 3rd and Washington, the venue offers easy access to the best that Downtown Minneapolis has to offer. Make it a full experience with a special hotel rate for gala attendees! Booking Code: 250527TWI

Our Sponsors

Our Gala Committee

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