Guide to Being One of the 10 Points of Light

What does it take to be one of the 10 Points of Light?

Hold an empowering event of your choosing on the last Thursday in April. The actual activity or itinerary is up to We only ask that you choose a way to show your support for survivors. Consider these popular options: vigil, walk, yoga, run, bike, speak-out, poetry slam, musical performance.
Open your event to the public, if possible. Get as many people as you can to
Join our two planning calls with the other Points of Light in the months leading up to the event.
There is no financial cost to being one of the 10 Points of However, if you do hold a fundraiser, all funds should be donated to the TBTN Foundation.
Plan to get out the word via social media and live tweet and post about your event. If everyone is comfortable take photos and videos and post these powerful moments.
Your event should be inclusive and welcome to all people.

Enjoy visibility on the Take Back The Night Foundation Website and Social Media platforms.
Opportunity to be part of national, regional and local interviews for tv, radio and other media
Opportunity to have celebrities attend and participate in your event. If you prefer not to have celebrities, please let us know on your application.
Opportunity to receive funding for your event should interested parties contact the TBTN Foundation with offers of support.

Make sure you have a coordinator and a co-coordinator or other contact.
Prepare a short description of your event.
Have a logo or other image available to identify your organization and/or event.
Ensure you have a location to hold the event on the last Thursday in April.
Complete the application on the TBTNF Website.
TBTNF will let you know if you’ve been accepted within 5-10 business days at the latest. You’ll usually know with 3 days.

Apply to be a Point of Light here