Help More Children Access Great Schools
On September 26, 2026, the Aim Higher Foundation will host its 14th annual Night of Light Celebration! Proceeds of the gala will support the Aim Higher Foundation's tuition-assistance scholarships which help make the benefits of a Catholic education accessible to all children across the Twin Cities.
Night of Light 2026 Sponsorships now available. Reserve your sponsorship early and receive a Complimentary Hospitality Package for you and your guests. Contact Claire Buethe, for more information, cbuethe@aimhigherfoundation.org or call 612-819-6711.
In 2025, the Night of Light raised more than $1.3 million for the work of the Aim Higher Foundation. As we look toward 2026's event, we aim to surpass that record-breaking accomplishment! We invite you to consider sponsoring this exclusive event. Please contact us today!
2025 Event Details
Date & Time
5:30 PM - Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM - Dinner and Program
Location
225 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Attire
Contact Us
at 612-819-6711 ext 105 or email cbuethe@aimhigherfoundation.org
About the Aim Higher Foundation
At the Aim Higher Foundation, we know that too many children don't have access to the quality of education they deserve. For many families, the cost of tuition is the primary barrier to transformational educational benefits.
Aim Higher Scholarships help make Catholic schools accessible to all children, regardless of the size of their parent's paycheck. Our scholarships, which follow the student each year through 8th grade, also ensure stability to families throughout their child's school years.
Through the Night of Light, we are able to generate additional funds that are essential to the Aim Higher Foundation’s ability to award scholarships to students. And it is the only event in the Twin Cities that provides direct support to children and families at every Catholic school serving grades K-8.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Diamond Sponsors
Anonymous
Jane McDonald Black & Archie Black
Don & Diane Mulligan
Doug & Sandy Milroy
Premier Corporate Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Joe Donnelly & Becky Thorson
Julie & Tom Hurley
Sarah & Dan Schumacher
Dan & Carol Weiler
Silver Sponsor
Mary E. Schaffner & Robert L. Lee (✝)
Bronze Sponsors
Jeff & Cathleen Cachat
Jackie & Pat Daylor
Paul & Kristi Herro
Thomas & Meghan Hodgdon
The Lucke Family
Jerry & Karen Morris
Elizabeth & Tom Nientimp
Brian & Kate Wenger
Margaret & Ed Requet
Sara & Mark Veldman
Premier Specialty Sponsors
Live Auction Sponsor
Sponsored by the Ubel family
Corporate Partner Sponsor
Specialty Sponsors
Silent Auction Sponsor
Choir Sponsor
Rosemary & George Ewing (✝)
In honor of the Music Ministry at the Basilica of Saint Mary
Wine Sponsor
Provided by Tony & Becky Moch
Print Sponsor
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Table Sponsors
The Austin Family
Lisa & Mike Erickson and Michael & Erin Steinlage
Steve & Ann Heimerman
John & Laura Hester
Thomas & Meghan Hodgdon
Scott & Catherine Kirkland
Kristina & Matt Melsen
Nativity of Our Lord Men's Club
Martin & Stephanie Norder
Nick & Melissa Oprish
Phil & Connie Paquette
St. Odilia Families
Mike & Michele Traeger
Charlie & Rita Zinn
Auction Donors
Archbishop
Bernard Hebda
Neil and Amy Ayotte
Lois Berens
Eric and Kerry Bruggeman
Brent and Kirsten Frederick
Friends of Aim Higher
and Elaine Dube
Dr. Bill Hoffman
Tom and Julie Hurley
and Mary Schaffner
Scott and Catherine Kirkland
Jerry and Karen Morris
Martin and Stephanie Norder
Ed and Margaret Requet
Dan & Sarah Schumacher
Stillwater Balloons
The O'Neill Foundation of Hope
and Ed and Margaret Requet
Nick and Tiffany Vanderlinden
David and Mackenzie Wood
In-Kind Donors
Jeremy McColm and
Rich Graner
Photographers
Golden Ridge Protection, LLC
Contact Us
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments! We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Address
Aim Higher Foundation
2610 University Ave W, Suite 525
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Phone & E-mail
1 (612) 819 6711
info@aimhigherfoundation.org