Family Outreach of Amherst "Light Up the Night"
23rd Annual Light Up The Night! 2026

Join us as we celebrate our 23rd annual Light Up the Night! event to support struggling families in Amherst.
June 12, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. –
Home of Betsy and Bruce McInnis, 76 Lincoln Avenue, Amherst
Lose Yourself in the Magic of a Midsummer’s Night!
Enjoy Delicious Fresh Food and Fabulous Drink Pairings
Savor the flavors of exquisite cuisine prepared from local chefs featuring an amazing array of delicacies including tantalizing steak, shrimp, 1,000 oysters, vegetarian options and more!
Live and Online Auctions
From getaways and private dinners to tickets for sporting and musical events—plus one-of-a-kind treasures—our auction lineup has something for everyone. We’re thrilled to bring back our live auction this year, with the inimitable Tony Maroulis returning as our esteemed auctioneer.
Celebrate with Friends
Light Up the Night is not just about supporting a great cause; it’s also a chance to gather together in a spectacular outdoor garden setting, share a lovely evening with good food and friends, and truly make a difference in the lives of families in our community.
Get ready for a great night to support a great cause!
(Festive attire for an al fresco evening. Street parking approved.)
FOA depends upon LUTN to raise one-third of our annual budget to ensure families avoid homelessness, hunger, domestic violence, and child abuse. Help us keep the door open by participating in Light Up the Night! 2026 by donating today!
For more information, call 413-548-1272 or email Carly Marburger at [email protected].
Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors!
Diamond Sponsors:
Judith Barter
Mary Ann P. Cofrin
Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:
Amherst Business Improvement District
Mass General Brigham Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Sama Life – Mindful Living By Design
William Raveis Real Estate – Amherst
- Sue Bernier
- Nicole Miller
- Stiles and Dunn Team
- Ann Sutliff
- Katharine Waggoner
- Sherri Willey


Bronze Sponsors:
West Cambridge Group

Individual Sponsors:
Katherine and Christian Appy
Scott and Sarah Auerbach
Paul DiBenedetto and Roxane Olevsky
Bryan Harvey and Lynn Griesemer
Nelson and Liz Lacey
Ray and Taryn La Raja
Lynn and Bob Logan
Sheila Mammen
Betsy and Bruce McInnis
Miller Family Foundation
Tom and Deb Napier
John and Margaret Nunnelly
Lisa and Jeff Peddar and Family
Louise Reilly
Pam and Bart Rietkerk
Woody and Mila Sherman
Connie and Bill Gillen
William Harris
Maggie Hodges and Andy Mangels
Cynthia Kramer
Dennis Szuhay and Rosamond Wulsin
Tony and Nora Maroulis
