Students volunteer at Tim Tebow Foundation's Night to Shine event

On February 9, 2024, Community Evangelical Church and Alvernia University partnered to host the Tim Tebow Foundation's Night to Shine in Berks County for the first time since 2020. Night to Shine is designed to be an unforgettable prom night hosted globally for people with special needs aged 14 and older. Over 400 Alvernia volunteers celebrated the individuals by providing them with a night of joy and recognition.

"Alvernia is committed to personal and social transformation through integrated, community-based, inclusive, and ethical learning," said Director of Accessibility Services Andrea Swift, Ed.D. "The University holds to the ideal of 'knowledge joined with love.' Night to Shine is focused on love for the honored guests and their families. Our students had the pleasure of sharing an incredible night celebrating unique individuals and ensuring that they know how valuable they are. Alvernia students also had the opportunity to put their knowledge they have learned in the classroom into practice as they helped with this community event."