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Achieve Annual Celebration 2026: Join the Journey

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Every student begins their high school journey with big questions: Who am I? What do I want to do with my life? How can I change the world? At Achieve Twin Cities, we provide one-on-one, personalized support as young people seek answers and chart a path to the future.

Through expert guidance and hands-on opportunities, we help students build the skills, confidence and clarity they need for meaningful, life-sustaining careers.

This year's annual celebration, Join the Journey, isn't just about hearing the story. You’ll be part of it, connecting directly with students as they share their experiences, milestones and plans for the future.

Join business, education, and community leaders for an evening celebrating our mission to inspire and equip Twin Cities young people for careers, college, and life — and take the next step in your own journey to support the young people in our community.

Join us for a journey you won’t forget.

Event details

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
  • Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis (get directions)


Purchase Tickets

Purchase tickets by September 20, 2026
Questions? Contact us at events@achievetwincities.org

Event Schedule

5:30 p.m. — The Journey Begins
Kick off the evening with cocktails, hearty hors d'oeuvres and live music by student talent. Mingle with fellow community champions and take part in fundraising activities that directly fuel our mission.

7:00 p.m. — Live Program
Hear directly from the people at the center of our work, including Achieve President and CEO Danielle Grant, board leaders, program alumni, current students and a representative from Best Buy, our Presenting Sponsor.

Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Celebration Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
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Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
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Gold Sponsor
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Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

  • Children's Minnesota
  • Faegre Drinker
  • Xcel Energy
  • Netrio
  • Fairview
  • Kraus-Anderson Companies, Inc. 
  • Land O’Lakes, Inc. 
  • Steven Liss
  • Virtue Fundraising (in-kind) 
  • RSM

Bronze Sponsors

  • Mutual of America
  • Blaze Credit Union
  • Maguire Agency

Fund The Future

  • Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
  • Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
  • USI Insurance Services