Honored Guests Register Here
Volunteers register here
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About Night to Shine

Impact

Night to Shine celebrates the uniqueness of each individual guest by providing an unforgettable night where they are welcomed, valued and loved!

“When I was at one of the proms last year, a beautifully dressed queen of the prom was hugging me when the girl’s mom leaned over and whispered with tears in her eyes, ‘My daughter will never get married and she will never have children, but tonight you made her feel like a princess!’” - Tim Tebow

Sharing God's love

Night to Shine shares the joy that is found in God’s love for each and every person.

“From the moments the guests of honor reached the front door to the smiles on their faces as they were greeted and walked down the red carpet, it was obvious that the joy of the Lord was in each of their hearts.”
– Peggy Hyland, Volunteer for Christ’s Church at Mason in Ohio

Love and support

Following Night to Shine, we've been encouraged to see countless churches develop continued programs for people with special needs.

Through Night to Shine, we hope people with special needs realize that their church can be a place where they are loved and feel welcomed.
More about the night to shine movement

Will you Be a helper?

Volunteers register here
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We need many volunteers. Each honored guest will have a buddy to hang out with them during the evening, so that's where we need most of our volunteers.
Volunteers are required to have an up to date background check.  Either submit proof of your check (current within 3 years) or we ask that if you can you pay $10 so we can run one.  Volunteers are REQUIRED to come to one training.  2 options are Sunday February 8th @12:30 or come early to the event on Friday the 13th at 3:30.  Training should last about 45 minutes.
Register to serve or talk to Ashley at 316-799-1972. Email Ashley.

You can also help by shopping! We've created a wish list on Amazon for the many items it will take to make this night extra special for our honored guests. It's easy to use! Just order and pay for the item(s) you wish to donate, and Amazon will ship them to Hope.


Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older.

On Friday, February 13, 2026, Night to Shine will celebrate its tenth anniversary as hundreds of churches and volunteers come together to honor thousands of guests with special needs. Our church is so excited to join other churches around the globe in hosting this unforgettable night!

Hosted by Hope Community Church, Andover KS

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Night to Shine 2026 is an unforgettable prom-night experience centered on God’s love for people with special needs ages 14 and older. It's a night for our honored guests to shine, the volunteers to shine, and most importantly, God to shine!

Check in will be staggered to allow for honored guests to check in, get their hair and make-up touched up, or get their shoes shined. A corsage or boutonniere will be chosen at this time. Please choose a drop off time at registration.

Each honored guest will have a buddy.  Nursing staff is available.  If you have concerns about your person with special needs, please contact Shauna Bussard at 316-204-0671. Email Shauna.

Parents and caregivers may stay in a respite room or may enjoy an evening off.  Safety and security is a top priority.  Caretakers will be allowed at check in and the red carpet but after that no one that is not a registered and background checked volunteer will be allowed in activity areas.

YOU are invited!

Honored Guests Register Here

Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are provided at Night to Shine?
Every guest of Night to Shine receives the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations shoe shining stations enters this complimentary event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. , limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a karaoke room, a catered dinner, prom favors for each honored guest, a Respite Room for parents and caretakers, and, of course, dancing! The highlight of the night comes when every one of the Night to Shine guests is crowned a king or queen of the prom! 
When is the next Night to Shine event?
Friday, February 13, 2026 
Where is the event being hosted?
Night to Shine 2026 will be hosted around the globe by hundreds of churches. To find a host church near you, please visit www.timtebowfoundation.org/ministries/night-to-shine. 
We are hosting it at Hope Community Church in Andover KS

Who can attend Night to Shine?
Night to Shine is open to anyone with special needs ages 14 and older. 
What should I wear?
We encourage you to dress up in your favorite formalwear (dress, gown, suit or tux) or whatever makes you feel beautiful or handsome!  We will have a formalwear giveaway on 1/16-17. Contact Janet Cromley to donate.  Sign up for your time to shop when you register.
What positions can I volunteer for?
Volunteers will be able to serve in some of the following way: Activity Stations, Decorating, Flowers, Food Service, Guest Buddy, Guest and Volunteer Check-In, Paparazzi, Respite Room, Sensory Room, Set-Up, Tear Down, and more! 
For any other questions, please contact:
For Honored Guests questions contact our Wings of Hope Director Shauna Bussard, Shauna@hopecc.net, 316-204-0671

For volunteer information contact Kids of Hope Pastor Ashley Enns, ashley@hopecc.net, 316-799-1972
Learn about hope's weekly special needs program called Wings of hope