Brighter Horizons Fundraising Event Recap

Hosted by The Sunset Project, the fourth annual event returned to Northeast Michigan on April 26, 2025.

Photo courtesy of Emily Skiba Photography.

Alpena, Michigan | Late last month, The Sunset Project hosted its fourth annual Brighter Horizons Fundraising Event at the Depot on Fletcher St. in Alpena, Michigan.

The evening included live entertainment from Steve Rea's Stray Trio, local food by The Hungry Hippy, and a keynote presentation highlighting the previous year's programs, projects, and initiatives.

This year's event saw more than 175 attendees, helping to raise nearly $30,000 towards The Sunset Project's mission of a better Northeast Michigan. To see a complete collection of photos from the evening, swipe through the carousel below!

The Sunset Project would like to extend a special thank you to all of the businesses who chose to sponsor this year's event, including:

Platinum Level Sponsors

Gold Level Sponsors

Silver Level Sponsors

Bronze Level Sponsors

The Sunset Project would like to extend a special thank you to all of the individuals and businesses who helped make the evening a success, including:

Annette Carlson of Save Your Fork

for her donation of all of the evening's incredible desserts

St. Julian Winery & Distillery

for their donation of all of the evening's wine and liquor

Irving Entertainment

for their donation of all of the evening's audio and video equipment