Night to Unite is a statewide community-building event focused on crime prevention, strengthening neighborhood connections and building positive relationships with public safety personnel. Residents are encouraged to organize neighborhood block parties as an opportunity to reconnect with neighbors, welcome new residents and strengthen community ties.

Get-togethers can be as simple as potluck dinners, ice-cream socials or ordering carryout from a local restaurant. Night to Unite is a great opportunity for community members to catch up with one another, welcome new neighbors and update their neighborhood directories.

Because Night to Unite is centered around public safety, the City of Plymouth uses the occasion to conduct an annual test of the Alert Plymouth emergency notification system. The 2026 test is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4

The City of Plymouth uses Alert Plymouth to call, text and/or email residents in an emergency. To learn more and sign up for notifications, visit plymouthmn.gov/alertplymouth.

For more than 30 years, neighborhoods have volunteered to host back-to-school supplies and/or food drives during Night to Unite to support two nonprofit organizations serving the Plymouth area – People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM) and Interfaith Outreach.

Donations can be collected at Night to Unite block parties and given to the respective organization. Visit the websites below to learn more about donating and current needs: 

• Interfaith Outreach
• PRISM

Although we have historically partnered with these organizations, your neighborhood is encouraged to choose the social service organization that feels like the best fit for your community. The City of Plymouth does not collect or deliver donations related to Night to Unite.