Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. This worldwide movement is already set to take place next year in 50 states across the nation and 24 countries around the world…and the numbers continue to grow!

As a guest of Night to Shine Wilmington, you will be dropped off at Port City Community Church where you will check-in, be paired with a buddy for the evening, have your hair or makeup done, and shoes shined all in preparation for your big night. Once you are ready, you will enter the limousine that will take you to the main event at Port City Community Church. Upon arriving at Port City every guest will walk the red carpet, and enjoy dancing, food, karaoke, games and more.  

Night to Shine will take place on February 9, 2024.
6:30-9:00pm Main Event at Port City Community Church.

Shine Boutique details to come.

Guest check-in, buddy pairing, hair, makeup, and shoeshine will be held at Port City Community Church, then guests will ride in a limousine around Port City Community Church.

Night to Shine Wilmington will be held at:

Pre-Prom, Check-in, and Main Prom:
Port City Community Church
250 Vision Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28403

Note: All Guests will be dropped off and picked up at Port City Community Church.

Guests:
For participants, ladies may wear gowns/formalwear or nice dresses and gentlemen may wear a suit or tux.

Guests can visit Shine Boutique at Cinderella's Closet to pick out their outfit! Details for this event will be announced at a later date.

Volunteers:
Semi-formal to formal if you are a buddy, and others may dress according to their position.

Yes. All volunteers will receive training on guest interactions including, how to recognize and avoid the use of offensive terms and phrases, the development of people first language skills, general tips for communicating, and how to prevent and handle awkward or uncomfortable situation. In addition, specific training will be provided for each of the volunteer positions.

Dates and times for training for Volunteers will be announced at a later date.

It is highly encouraged that you attend the training event prior to helping with the event.

A buddy is volunteer that will be accompanying a guest throughout the evening. They are responsible for ensuring that their guest has a wonderful, safe and comfortable experience during Night to Shine. 

If you have a family member or friend who wants to come and be your companion for the night please have them sign up as a volunteer. When they sign up as a volunteer, they need to add in the comment section that they want to specifically be a companion with you and please make sure they list your name so we can correctly place you together.

Through Night to Shine, we want to honor the incredible parents, family members, and caretakers for their lifetime commitment to caring for their loved ones with special needs. The caregiver's room (located in the same building as the Night to Shine prom) will provide the opportunity to rest and enjoy a night off, knowing that their loved one is having an amazing time in a safe, friendly, and Christ-centered environment with a personally assigned companion. Comfortable seating, food, beverages, and entertainment will be provided.

*There will be a limit of 2 caregivers per guest.

This event is open to all people with special needs and all qualified volunteers. It is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, a Christian organization and is being hosted at area churches.

Yes, a light buffet dinner will be served for guests. Refreshments will also be available for parents and caregivers in the Respite Room.

If you are volunteering, please eat before you come. There will be waters and snacks available.