Onelife Community Church to Host Night to Shine Prom for People with Disabilities

The free, annual event celebrates inclusion and dignity for hundreds of guests.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Onelife Community Church in Wichita Falls, Texas is preparing to host the 'Night to Shine' prom this Friday, a free event created by the Tim Tebow Foundation specifically for people with intellectual and physical disabilities ages 14 and up. The night is focused on making the guests, who are referred to as 'honored guests,' feel seen, loved, and deserving of a special celebration.

Why it matters

Night to Shine is part of a nationwide effort to promote inclusion and dignity for people with disabilities, providing them with a prom experience that many may not otherwise have access to. The event aims to show the community that people with disabilities are 'specially made' and deserving of joy and celebration.

The details

The Night to Shine prom at Onelife Community Church will feature a full prom experience, including limo rides, a DJ, karaoke, sensory rooms, and a confetti celebration at the end of the night where the guests are crowned as 'kings and queens.' The event is free for the guests, and the church welcomes volunteers and donations to help make the night special.

  • Night to Shine is held annually, with this year's event taking place on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • The prom celebration starts at 7 p.m. at the Bill Bartley YMCA in Wichita Falls.

The players

Onelife Community Church

The local church hosting the Night to Shine prom celebration in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Tim Tebow Foundation

The national organization that sponsors the Night to Shine prom events across the country.

Teisha Vizcarrondo

The group home coordinator who helps organize the Night to Shine event at Onelife Community Church.

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What they’re saying

“This is their one time of year where they can dress up. They're being seen. We want the love of God to let them know that they are amazing and fantastic individuals.”

— Teisha Vizcarrondo, Group Home Coordinator (texomashomepage.com)

“We call them honored guest, and we want them to know that God loves them, and they see them, and they're all specially made in his image. So we want them to turn up and have a great day and feel beautiful and handsome for that one night every year.”

— Teisha Vizcarrondo, Group Home Coordinator (texomashomepage.com)

What’s next

Organizers are encouraging the community to volunteer or donate to help make the Night to Shine prom a success for the hundreds of guests expected to attend.

The takeaway

Night to Shine is a powerful example of how creating inclusive, dignified celebrations can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disabilities, reminding the community that they are 'specially made' and deserving of joy and love.