Scene + Heard: Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge

For the Minnesota Star Tribune
June 16, 2017 at 6:27PM

The Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge gala proved to be an inspirational night, one celebrating lives transformed.

The 24th annual gala included a meet-and-greet with Jon Micah Sumrall, of the band Kutless, silent auction and dinner. Leah McLean of KSTP-TV (Channel 5) emceed the event at the downtown Minneapolis Hilton, introducing performances by the MnTC choir as well as stories of hope.

Proceeds support outpatient and residential programs to help adults and teens break the chain of addiction.

Charlotte Reed, Amy Blee-Dilley, Gloria Howard.
Charlotte Reed, Amy Blee-Dilley, Gloria Howard. (Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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