Your Investment Changes Lives

For 35 years, the annual Make Them Shine Gala has brought together many of the Twin Cities’ most influential decision-makers at our premiere event that raises donations and awareness through corporate sponsorships, silent and live auctions featuring exclusive and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and a fund-a-need program highlighting families impacted by our services. In 2024, our fundraising goal is $650,000.

For every $1 you invest in early education and intervention, there is up to a $17 return. A child who gets access to early intervention has a greater chance for success. They enter kindergarten more prepared, they are less reliant on special education and government programs, and they are more likely to graduate and remain on a path to higher economic potential.

To explore sponsorship opportunities, email Corporate Relations Manager Robert Foster at RFoster@stdavidscenter.org or fill out the form below.

Your gift directly supports our goal to reach more families across Minnesota with services in children’s mental health, parental support, early childhood education, and early intervention.

• If you would like to make a gift toward our overall fundraising goal, please click on the cash donation button.
• If you would like to make an in-kind donation for our silent auction, please click on the auction donation button.

Cash Donation

Auction Donation

Questions? giving@stdavidscenter.org

Not able to make it to the gala? Participate in the silent auction or make a donation to show your support of St. David’s Center!

Register to view auction items and place bids by filling out the form at the link below.

Silent Auction Registration

Join the party as a volunteer in support of the guest experience! Bring a friend or family member and make a night of it! Several shifts to choose from. If you are interested in volunteering for our event please fill out this form or email Aubrie at AMutch@stdavidscenter.org

At St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development, we rely on more than 500 volunteers annually to support our mission-driven work through a variety of hands-on volunteer opportunities. Our Make Them Shine Gala is our largest volunteer event of the year, and your time and talent are crucial to creating an event that will raise over $650,000 for our organization.

With your help, we will be able to reach more families across Minnesota, with services in children’s mental health, parental support, early childhood education, and early intervention. When you volunteer at St. David’s Center, you make a lasting impact.