BRATTLEBORO — “Heating it up with the Ladies of the Rainbow,” a show put on by men in drag, will be held on Saturday, February 6, at 8 p.m. at the VFW on Black Mountain Road to raise money for the Windham County Heat Fund.
In 2005, Daryl Pillsbury and Richard Davis decided to find a way to help people struggling to pay for home heating fuel who were not eligible for existing programs. They simply decided to raise money and then figure out who was in need and help those people.
They have worked closely with Southeast Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) and the Windham County HELP Fund so that people can be connected with assistance programs. The Heat Fund is a one-time band-aid, usually consisting of a minimum fuel delivery. Those who administer the fund try to make sure people have explored all other avenues of assistance first.
The Windham County Heat Fund is now in its 11th year. Organizers have created relationships with local fuel dealers and local human service agencies. The group holds two to three public events each year and generates donations from individuals and businesses.
The Heat Fund has no overhead and no administrative expenses. All money used to pay fuel bills is given directly to fuel dealers and deposited into the accounts of people and families receiving donations.
The drag show has become a very popular local event and usually sells out in advance. This is adult entertainment and is not suitable for children. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a cash bar.