The Power of You Recap 2026

The Power of You 2026

Celebrating game changers and the collective impact of our community

The Power of You 2026 was a powerful celebration of community, generosity, and the year-round impact made possible through Dress for Success Twin Cities. Thanks to the incredible support of sponsors, attendees, volunteers, speakers, donors, and advocates, this year’s event raised $101,000, exceeding our $100,000 goal.

Every person who showed up, every sponsor who invested, and every dollar given helped move this work forward. Support from this event helps fuel Dress for Success Twin Cities throughout the year, strengthening access to programs, resources, and support for individuals working toward economic independence.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this evening possible, especially those who gave during the paddle raise. Every single gift made a difference, and together, those gifts will continue to create impact long after event night.

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A memorable evening

Maria Lisignoli

Maria Lisignoli of WCCO served as emcee for the evening, helping guide a meaningful and energizing program centered on the strength of women, the power of opportunity, and the impact of community support.

Assia Sneller

Assia Sneller from Mortenson, our premier sponsor, shared remarks as part of the evening’s program and helped highlight the power of partnership in advancing this work.

Stephanie Licht

Stephanie Licht, board chair of Dress for Success Twin Cities and a leader at Old National Bank, helped welcome and inspire guests as part of the evening’s program.

Stephanie Silvers

Stephanie Silvers, CEO of Dress for Success Twin Cities, shared the significance of the evening and the year-round impact this support will have on the organization’s mission.

Tene Campbell

One of the most moving moments of the evening came from client speaker Tene Campbell, who shared a touching story about her journey and the real impact of community support.

Kurt Johnson

The live fundraising portion was led by auctioneer Kurt Johnson, whose energy helped carry the momentum of the night and inspire generous support from the room.

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Thank you to our community

We extend our heartfelt thanks to every sponsor, volunteer, attendee, and donor who helped make The Power of You 2026 such a success. Your support made this evening possible, and your generosity will help sustain this work year-round.

We are especially grateful to everyone who participated in the paddle raise. Every single person and every single dollar mattered. Together, those gifts help strengthen the programs and resources that support our mission throughout the year.

Sponsors

Changing the Game
Mortenson

Breaking Barriers
Thomson Reuters

Building Momentum
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
LHH
Eisner Amper

Igniting Progress
A Couple of Gurus
Health Partners
RSM
Securian
Smarte Carte
Super Radiator Coils
TruStone Financial
Violette FR
WSB
American Family Insurance
Gleason Printing
Groundswell Consulting
Sheraton

Special support

Chow Girls – Catering sponsor

GF – Water station sponsor

Sunrise Banks – Music sponsor

Blaze Credit Union – Photo Booth

Xcel Energy – Mini Golf game

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A special shout-out to our Development Committee

We also want to recognize our Development Committee, whose hard work helped bring this event together. Thank you for your time, leadership, and commitment to making this evening meaningful and successful.

Amy Farsht – The Lacek Group

Heather Haavisto-Muir – Mortgage Cadence

Lisa Matre – Groundswell Consulting

Lynne Barten – UPS

Molly Sinclair – Vi

Ashley Perala – Xcel Energy

Nicole Fae – The Annex Beauty Association

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Photo credit

Thank you to Rose Marie Photography for volunteering and capturing so many special moments from the evening. Additional photos may also be shared by guests.

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