Matrons of Mayhem drag bingo donated nearly $32,000 to charities in 2024
The drag troupe Matrons of Mayhem donated nearly $32,000 to charities hosting bingo events through 2024. The group holds monthly drag bingo events at First Baptist Church and Club Try-Angles in Salt Lake City. They also are invited to host charity events for other groups through the year.
The group raised an average of $2,615 at Third Friday Bingos, including the largest donation of $3,834 going to the Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue. Other charities included LGBTQ+ senior organization Seniors Out and Proud at $2,500, homeless healthcare provider The INN Between at $3,295, and Christmas Box International at $2,698.
Special event bingos raised $1,000 for the Trevor Project, and $1,675 for UAF Legacy Health.
Overall, 22 charities received donations from the group in 2024. Since the group started, they have raised roughly a half million dollars for charities.
Bingos held at the First Baptist Church on the third Fridays are $5 per card, good for seven games. Doors open at 6 p.m. and seats fill up quickly, especially on certain charity nights. Bingo goes from 7 to about 9 p.m. Kitchen Concessions are available for purchase. The alcohol-free church events are all-ages, family friendly, and kids are welcome and encouraged.
The group chooses charities in December from requests received for the following year. Charities must be certified by the IRS as charitable organizations.
More information can be found at MatronsOfMayhem.com and thematronsofmayhem@gmail.com.
