Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God’s love for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On one night, February 9, 2018, more than 540 churches from around the world will come together to host Night to Shine for approximately 90,000 honored guests through the support of 175,000 volunteers!
In 2018, West-Ark Church of Christ hosted 210 Kings and Queens and had over 550 volunteers.
2018 Official Video for #fsnighttoshine
Official Video
2018 Official Video for #fsnighttoshine provided by Rudder Productions
2018 #fsnighttoshine Photo Album
We are hosting all of our photos on a Facebook Album. If you have pictures you would like to submit, please email them to nts@westark.org and we will get them added.
Picture Videos
Night to Shine 2018 Audio
Interview with Life 98.7
2018 Night to Shine Commercial
Interview with Hog Country 93.1
Newspaper Articles about Night to Shine
Southwest Times Record
Once again Southwest Times Record was gracious enough to print an article about Night to Shine. We appreciate them bringing attention to this event.
Press Argus Courier
Press Argus Courier emailed the coordinators of Night to Shine and asked about Crawford County support of Night to Shine.
Television News Coverage
5News Article
Both Meredith Marney and Crystal Sherrell ran stories about Night to Shine.
40/29
Joshua Cole was kind enough to wake up early on both Thursday and Friday to spend time with our coordinators and volunteers.
Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation
The Tim Tebow Foundation is committed to celebrating people with special needs. TTFSponsors
Night to Shine 2018 is brought to you by:
West-Ark Church of Chist
Venue
For the second year, West-Ark is proud to host Night to Shine.
Our mission: Making Disciples for Jesus Who Are Eager to Serve Others
Walgreens
Beauty supplies and takeaway gifts
Walgreens of Alma has agreed to donate much of the hair and makeup products for Night to Shine. They will also supplies some goodies for our Kings and Queens takeaway bags, as well as for our parents and caregivers. We are thankful for their donations of products, but also many of their employees came to volunteer at Night to Shine.
95.3 ESPN Radio
Media
Tommy Craft and the staff at 95.3 ESPN Radio are kind enough again this year to promote our event by running our 30 second commercial. Using the Tim Tebow connection, they are able to reach a market that we typically wouldn’t have access.
Life 98.7
Media
Life 98.7 has agreed to team up again with Night to Shine for 2018. Besides promoting the event, Big Dave and Pam showed up on the big night and interviewed our Kings and Queens.
Mix 105.1
Media
For 2017, JP brought Chris Benjamin and Jordon Brown in to the new studios for a 20 minute interview. We are again looking forward to working with Mix 105.1 to reach an audience that normally wouldn’t hear about Night to Shine.
Petals and Stems, Alma
Corsages and Boutonnieres
As he did last year, Robby Walls has agreed to outfit ALL of our Kings and Queens with coursages and boutonnieres for 2018. We are truly thankful for Robby and the staff at Petals & Stems and their hard work.
Dominos
Pizza Provider for Parent Prom
Domino’s Pizza of Fort Smith is providing snacks for our Parent Prom. This is a respite area for parents and caregivers of the Kings and Queens.
Fort Smith Coffee Co.
Coffee Provider for Parent Prom
Fort Smith Coffee Co. is providing coffee to our parents and caregivers. We are thankful for their donation!
Union Christian Academy - Art Students
Parent Prom Provider
A huge “thank you” to the Union Christian Academy Art Students for their generous donation to the Night to Shine Parent Prom.
C.V.s Family Foods / Foodliner
Food, drink and snack provider for Parent Prom
West-Ark always has a special appreciate for C.V., Chuck, and their staff. They have generously donate for both of our Night to Shine events. We are truly thankful for their donations.
Bedford Camera & Video
Photography products
From camera lenses to paper and printers, Bedford Camera and Video has agreed to donate their products and expertise.
KDYN - True Country Radio
Media
We appreciate our new partner KDYN – True Country Radio. They have agreed to help spread the word of Night to Shine.
Great American Cookie Company
Dessert
Great American Cookie Company – Fort Smith has offered to provide large cookie cakes for Night to Shine. Last year, they both had the Night to Shine logo across the entire cookie. Pictures may be seen in the 2017 page linked above (look for the photo album link).
Guard Tronic, Inc.
Web presence
Guard Tronic, Inc. has once again agreed to provide a social media screen at Night to Shine. Any photos posted to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #fsnighttoshine will be displayed within minutes of being posted. Kings, Queens, and Volunteers got to see themselves on display. Guard Tronic is also donating the hosting of our new web-site.
My Cloud Limo
Limo provider
We are so grateful to My Cloud Limo for once again supply one of their stretch automobiles for our Kings and Queens. My Cloud Limo takes our Kings, Queens, and Buddies from the staging area to the Red Carpet in style.
Longhorn Steakhouse
Food Provider for Parent Prom
Longhorn Steakhouse has agreed to provide food for our Parent Prom, a place where parents and caregivers can hang-out during Night to Shine.
Hardscrabble Country Club
Table Provider for Parent Prom
Hardscrabble Country Club has signed on to provide tables for our Parent Prom for Night to Shine. Parent Prom is for the parents and caregivers of our Kings and Queens.
McAlister's Deli - Fort Smith
Food Provider for Parent Prom
McAlister’s Deli of Fort Smith has agreed to provide snacks for the Parent Prom at Night to Shine.
Aramark
King and Queen Food Provider
Aramark has taken over the food for our Kings and Queens. Through their generous donation, all of our Kings and Queens will be provided a finger-food meal at Night to Shine. A HUGE thanks to Aramark!
Okie Ink
T-Shirt Provider
This year’s t-shirts were designed (back) by Lezley Francis of Okie Ink. We appreciate her time and support of Night to Shine
Sign Gypsies - Fort Smith
Yard Sign Provider
Sign Gypsies was kind enough to create and donate a sign for the Kings and Queens to see upon arrival. The location of the sign will be on the mound beside the steps leading up to the front door, under the canopy.
Expressions Flowers
Table Top Flowers
Expressions Flowers donate the floral arrangements that will rest on the dinner tables at Night to Shine. Their donation is truly appreciated.
DocuPrint
Interior Sign Provider
DocuPrint provides all of our interior signs for Night to Shine. Want to know how to get to karaoke? Follow the Docuprint signs.
Fort Smith Blueprint Inc.
Donation to Caregiver Hospitality Room
Fort Smith Blueprint Inc. discounted many of the posters that our Caregivers will see in their Caregiver Hospitality Suite (Parent Prom).
C&C Market Research
Table provider for Caregiver Hospitality Room
C&C Market Research has agreed to donate tables for the Caregiver Hospitality Room. We appreciate their generous donation.
T.G.I. Fridays
Volunteer meals
TGI Fridays has generously donated meals to many of our volunteers who have worked so hard to make Night to Shine happen. Wednesday night’s meal will be provided by Bruce, and we are very thankful for him and his staff at TGI Fridays Fort Smith.
ARCBest
Money Donation
ARCBest made a generous cash donation to Night to Shine. We appreciate their corporate support, as well as the many employees of ARCBest that have agreed to volunteer.
WalMart
Donation of photo/printing supplies
Walmart donated printer paper and ink so that our portraits could be printed on-site and sent home with our Kings and Queens. Their donation is appreciated.
MS Events
Audio / Video Services
MS Events greatly discounted their services for Night to Shine and donated items for our event.
Vegas Productions
Audio / Video Services
Vegas Productions discounted their services for Night to Shine. We appreciate their support of our event.
Calico County Restaurant
Food
Calico County provided some cinnamon rolls to the Caregiver Hospitality Suite. Their donation is appreciated.
Bekaert
Drink Provider
Bekaert provided all the food and drink for our Kings and Queens this year, and was willing to again this year, before another food provider stepped in. They will now be providing the drinks for the event. We appreciate the West-Ark members that work for Bekaert, Erick Wiggins, and the team at Bekaert for being such generous donors.
Edwards Funeral Home
Cadillac Limousine Provider
Edwards Funeral Home provided us with two Cadillac Limousines and included the drivers. This improved our efficiency of moving Kings and Queens from the prep area to red carpet. We are truly thankful for their service at Night to Shine
La Fiesta Restaurant
Volunteer Food Provider
Toward the end of the night, when everyone was tired, La Fiesta showed up with hundreds of enchiladas for the volunteers to eat after tear-down. It was a gift!
Reboots Podcast
Media
Tracy Winchell talks to West-Ark’s own Chris Benjamin and they discuss, among many things, Night to Shine. She has attended both years and is a integral part of our Red Carpet. We appreciate Tracy’s ability to tell a story….especially about Night to Shine.