2024 TOGETHER FOR GOOD GALA
Raising $1 million for children & families.
Join Us!
Our 7th annual Together for Good National/Minnesota Gala is an opportunity to share the impact volunteers, donors, and believers serving Jesus have had on our community.
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The 2024 Together for Good Gala will be November 22,
at The Depot in Minneapolis. ​
We are at capacity!
If you would like to come, please fill out the waitlist or contact us at info@tfgood.org. We would love to have you join us, and will do our best to accommodate you!
Evening Schedule
Doors open at 5 pm. Between 5-6:45 pm, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cash bars, photo booths and the silent auction. If you would like to come solely for the program, please arrive no later than 6:45 pm. Dinner and the program will begin at 7 pm.
Exciting Elements of the Evening
The evening will include a silent auction with live music from the Jason Harms Quintet, sharing from Together for Good staff, Together for Good participants, and Dr. Marlene Carson, and a private concert performed by Sara Groves.
Sharing from Dr. Marlene Carson
Marlene Carson, Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, Author, Founder of Rahab’s Hideaway, and CEO of The Switch Anti-Trafficking Network, is one of the leading authorities on human trafficking. Having been personally impacted by the evil of trafficking at age 15, she has become an advocate for the voiceless girls and women trapped in sexual exploitation. Marlene’s work has been pivotal in reforming legislation. Marlene has received many awards and commendations, including President Barack Obama’s Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
Private Concert from Sara Groves
Sara Groves is a 25+ year veteran singer/songwriter and recording artist with a passion for justice. Since 2005 she has been an artist advocate with International Justice Mission, a global organization that works to protect the poor from violence. In 2011, Sara and her husband Troy opened a unique community art center, Art House North, in a 100+ year old church. Sara’s 14th and most recent album, What Makes It Through, is a reflection on the stories we tell ourselves, and the role these stories play in reconciliation. Troy and Sara live in St Paul with their three children, Kirby, Toby and Ruby.
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2024 Gala FAQs
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How is hosting with Together for Good (TFG) different than foster care?When children are placed in foster care, they are under the custody of the government body for their county or state, as mandated by a court order and publicly managed. In contrast, a hosting with Together for Good is voluntary, never mandated by the courts, and at the discretion of the custodial parent, who can end the hosting at any time. During a hosting, children are cared for by volunteer host parents who are not paid or licensed by the state but are trained and approved by social workers at Together for Good.
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Where does TFG receive funding from?As a religious non-profit, Together for Good receives no funding or grants from the government. TFG is funded entirely by private donations.
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Who does TFG serve?Children in need of care are assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine if Together for Good is an appropriate option. In most cases, TFG does not bring children into care who are older than ten years old, who have an open and ongoing investigation or case through Child Protective Services (CPS), or who are in foster care.
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How do participant families find you?Our referral partners include first responders, departments of human services/child protective services, public health nurses or hospital staff, treatment programs, housing services/homeless shelters, and staff at prisons or jails. We also receive referrals from our current participants.
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Can I request care on behalf of someone else?No. Because all of our care is provided on a voluntary basis, parents must be the ones to complete an intake with our staff and request care for a specific hosting. However, referral partners frequently connect participants with TFG, and we often have an individual’s social worker on the phone when completing an intake.
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Do you ever place children from different participant families with one host family?No. Host families may only host children from one participant family at a time.
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Do you typically try to keep sibling groups together for extended placements?While we make an effort to keep siblings together for extended hostings, this is not always possible.
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Who can serve with TFG?Together for Good volunteers must fully agree with our sincerely held religious beliefs as outlined here. Volunteers must successfully complete a background check, home assessment (if volunteering as a host family), and foundational training.
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How long does the host family process take?It typically takes a family one month to be ready to host. This includes a three-hour in-person training, an in-person home assessment with a TFG Home Assessment Specialist, online training, and a background check.
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What support do you offer to volunteers?All of our volunteers are supported by our professional staff. Whenever a hosting happens, our staff are on-call for questions, emergencies, or unforeseen situations. Most of our care staff have a background or licensure in social services or psychology. A TFG staff member is present for all pick-ups with a new participant family. Our advocates receive a monthly check-in from our care team.
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Do you take in-kind donations?Yes! Please reach out to info@tfgood.org to learn more.