Village Reach Raises Over $15,000 Through Dreams Within Reach Campaign, Celebrated at Summer Gala

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Written By Alyssa Roman

Stephen Van Wingerden holding one-year-old Zealand, with his wife Katlyn Van Wingerden, Village Reach cofounder, and her parents, Wendy and Phillip Davis, celebrating at the 2025 Dreams Within Reach Summer Gala.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 12, 2025

Sold-out Lexington event brings community together for mission, connection, and impact.

LEXINGTON, KY — On Friday, August 8, Village Reach hosted its 3rd annual Dreams Within Reach Summer Gala at The Camel Club, drawing 80 guests for a sold-out evening of purpose and celebration. The campaign raised over $15,000 to equip “Dreamers” — local visionaries launching community-serving businesses — in Cambodia, India, Colombia, and soon, new communities in Africa and the United States.

Generously sponsored and hosted by Lexington’s first culture and community-driven social house, The Camel Club, the evening blended elegance with immersive storytelling. Guests enjoyed cocktails, catered hors d’oeuvres, and raffle opportunities before stepping into Village Reach’s mission through a VR presentation and short films highlighting the work of Dreamers transforming their local communities.

“This night reminded us that generosity is worth celebrating,” said Alyssa Roman, Mission Communications Lead for Village Reach. “It was a beautiful picture of people coming together around a cause that matters and finding joy in supporting it together. That’s why we invite people to continue that impact long term through our monthly donor community, The Table, and through our business partnerships.

The gala program included:

  • Welcome & Mingling with cocktails, light bites, raffle, and merchandise tables

  • Intro & Thanks highlighting the purpose of the gathering and sponsor recognition

  • Immersive Mission Experience featuring VR presentations and mission films in two small-group showings

  • Raffle Drawing awarding curated prizes

  • Closing Celebration with music, connection, and reflection on the evening’s impact

Event sponsors included The Camel Club, Bluegrass Land Title, Rapid Fire Home Buyers, Luminate Bank, AK Capital Investments, and The Lawrence Family.

Funds raised will help Village Reach expand its global footprint, launching new partnerships with community-minded entrepreneurs ready to create sustainable, life-giving change.

Looking ahead, Village Reach is inviting supporters to join The Table, its monthly donor community for gifts of any size. Members enjoy:

  • A Personal Welcome Video from founders Katlyn and Chase, welcoming you into the movement

  • A Digital Member Badge — “I’ve got a seat at the table” — to share your commitment

  • Quarterly Live Virtual Gatherings with Dreamers around the world, sharing transformation and testimonies

  • Quarterly Insider Email with prayer requests, praise reports, and behind-the-scenes updates for our inner circle

Village Reach also welcomes business partners through three annual sponsorship tiers:

  • The Community Builder ($250/month): Annual social media shoutout, website presence, quarterly collaboration calls, newsletter features, and annual merch package.

  • The Global Advocate ($500/month): All Tier 1 perks plus one expense-paid trip (excluding airfare) to a Village Reach mission location, VR travel kit, twice-a-year social media shoutouts, and multiple newsletter features.

  • The Legacy Leader ($1,000/month): All Tier 1 & 2 perks plus one expense-paid trip (excluding airfare) to a mission location of your choosing, quarterly social media shoutouts, and an invitation to the annual Village Reach Team Retreat.

About Village Reach
Village Reach is an international nonprofit on a mission to equip ordinary people with extraordinary ideas, helping them launch and grow community-serving businesses that sow hope, create change, and spark lasting impact in communities around the world. We exist at the intersection of personal growth and community impact, investing in both the Dreamer and the Dream.

Media Contact:
Alyssa Roman
Mission Communications Lead
Village Reach
www.villagereach.world
admin@villagereach.world

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