About Night to Shine

Night to Shine is an unforgettable celebration event for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. Every guest is welcomed onto a red carpet complete with paparazzi, receives the royal treatment, enjoys a catered dinner, and dances the night away at an unforgettable prom experience.

Night to Shine is centered on God's love and is designed to show each guest that they are valuable, loved, and have a purpose. The event is hosted simultaneously by churches and organizations around the world, creating a global celebration of inclusion and acceptance.

What started as a single event has grown into a worldwide movement of love and inclusion. Each February, thousands of churches and organizations across the globe open their doors to host Night to Shine events in their communities.

These numbers represent more than statistics—they represent lives touched, communities united, and barriers broken down through the power of unconditional love and acceptance.

Every aspect of Night to Shine is designed to honor and celebrate our guests with special needs. From the moment they arrive until the last dance, every detail creates an atmosphere of love, dignity, and joy.

Dignity: Every person has inherent worth and deserves to be treated with respect and honor, regardless of ability.

Inclusion: We believe in creating spaces where people with special needs are not just welcomed, but celebrated as valued members of our community.

Joy: We create moments of pure happiness and celebration that remind our guests and volunteers alike of the beauty in every person.

Love: At the heart of everything we do is God's unconditional love, which we strive to demonstrate through our actions and attitudes.

Community: Night to Shine brings together churches, families, volunteers, and guests to build lasting relationships and understanding.

Night to Shine is an official program of the Tim Tebow Foundation, founded on the belief that every person has value and deserves to be loved. The foundation's mission is to bring Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.

Through this partnership, Night to Shine has grown from a vision into a global movement that touches lives across continents. The foundation provides resources, training, and support to host churches while maintaining the core values that make each event special.

The Tim Tebow Foundation's commitment to excellence ensures that every Night to Shine event meets the highest standards of care, safety, and celebration, while allowing local communities to add their own unique touches.