On October 16, 2025, Urban Lodge Brewing was filled with energy, laughter, and purpose as Journey 2 Success hosted its very first fundraiser: Drag Show Bingo with the Darling Divas. It was a night that blended entertainment and impact–and we are proud to announce that we raised over $3,500 to support disabled entrepreneurs.
This wasn’t your typical bingo night.
It was bold. It was joyful. And every “Bingo!” called helped fund life-changing business support for people with disabilities.
A Night of Performance, Purpose, and Community
Our featured performers, the Darling Divas, lit up the room with live singing, brilliant costumes, and unmatched charisma. The audience was treated to a show that was not only entertaining, but deeply meaningful.
Urban Lodge Brewing generously hosted the event, providing the perfect backdrop for a night centered on joy, equity, and opportunity.
Why This Fundraiser Matters
Journey 2 Success exists to support mid-career adults with physical disabilities who are unable to return to traditional work. Too often, talented professionals are left with few options after an illness or injury. Entrepreneurship offers a path forward–but the journey is filled with barriers.
We provide the mentorship, training, and tools to help disabled individuals launch home-based, service-based businesses. The funds raised through this event will help expand that support to even more people.
Deepest Thanks to Our Sponsors and Donors
We are incredibly grateful to the generous individuals and organizations who made this event possible:
Auction and Raffle Donors
- The Power to B (Baribault Jewelers)
- Tour Fit by Randy Moore
- Hartford Flavor Company
- Beardsley Zoo
- Fresh Prints of CT
- Crafty Dog Gaming
- Align Therapeutics
- Gregory and Michelle Shimer
- Paul Shimer
- Paul Shimer & Ellington Ridge Country Club
- Mister Health
Your support brought excitement to our guests–and real opportunity to our program participants.
Photos, Highlights
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What’s Next?
Thanks to the success of this event, Journey 2 Success will:
- Provide coaching and mentorship to new disabled entrepreneurs
- Fund startup costs like certification programs and accessible web design
- Offer business planning tools tailored to the disability community
But we’re not stopping here.
We’re building a future where disabled professionals don’t have to give up careers–they can pivot, create, and thrive on their own terms.
How You Can Stay Involved
This was only the beginning. Here are a few ways to keep the momentum going:
- Sponsor a future program participant or fundraising event
- Donate a product or service to our next raffle or auction
- Follow us online and help share our mission
- Make a tax-deductible contribution to support disabled entrepreneurs
Thank You
Thank you to every guest, sponsor, and volunteer who helped make our first fundraiser an unforgettable success.
Together, we are building a world where entrepreneurship is accessible, disability is not a barrier to success, and careers can be rebuilt with dignity, purpose, and power.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event.
