It is with great excitement that we invite you to participate in our biggest event of the year: our 18th Annual Gala – Inspiring Independence! All proceeds from this gala go directly to providing services for people in our community living with a disability.

Established in 1953, Opportunity Partners is a Minnesota nonprofit organization that works alongside people with disabilities by providing job training, employment and residential support, and other enrichment activities to help them lead more successful lives filled with purpose and meaning. All this would not be possible without our biggest fundraising event, our annual gala, which raises over $450,000 in one night.

This year, our highly anticipated fundraiser will take place on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Radisson Blu Mall of America located in Bloomington, and we would love your support!  

Since 2006, our annual gala has generated more than $3.5 million for Opportunity Partners and the people we serve. Each year, more than 150 businesses and individual donors support Opportunity Partners’ fundraising efforts by donating goods and services. Will you join Opportunity Partners in supporting our friends with disabilities by donating an item or gift card that can be used in our silent auction?

In return for your generosity, we will list your name and/or company on our event website and on all printed materials listing silent auction partners. Our silent auction is online and will be available to all attendees and the 600+ community members Opportunity Partners has. You can also include business cards or collateral to accompany the item or service.

Best of all, you will help us ensure that people with disabilities experience opportunities to live more independently, discover new interests and skills, and work successfully. Our highly personalized services help to develop each individual’s potential and ability to lead a fulfilling and more inclusive life – filled with friendships and activities.  

We look forward to your support as we bring our 18th Annual Gala to life!