Kids Who
Change the World.
From a single lemonade stand idea in 1994 to hundreds of young leaders across Tulsa every Labor Day Weekend — here's what we've accomplished together.
Lemon-Aid 2025 · Spark Change One Lemon At A Time
Our Most Successful Year Yet.
Thanks to hundreds of young volunteers, dozens of sponsors, and a community that shows up every Labor Day Weekend — 2025 was a landmark year for the Lemon-Aid Project.
We wrote a $25,000 check to Tulsa Changemakers — fully funding four of their out-of-school programs for middle and high school students for an entire year.
And we're just getting started. LA2026 is targeting $32,000 raised, 250 volunteers, and 30+ stands. Join us →
One Full Year.
100+ Students.
$25,000 is a significant investment to Tulsa Changemakers because it will fully fund four of their out-of-school programs for middle and high school students for the entire year.
These programs reach students from every part of Tulsa and are designed to shift how young people see themselves and their role in the community.
Program Director, Tulsa Changemakers
- Impact 100+ students from every part of Tulsa
- Shift HOPE from "moderately hopeful" to "highly hopeful" by the end of each program
- Build confidence in taking action and building community
- Teach advocacy, public speaking, and leadership skills
- Position youth as leaders right now — not just someday
It was our first year being a part of the Lemon-Aid Project and my daughter and I had the best time! It was amazing to see her enjoy giving back and helping out — and we can't wait for next year!
Lemon-Aid 2024 · 30th Anniversary
The Year We Went Big.
- $20K+ Raised for Lindsey House — providing 220 nights of safe, stable housing and support services for a family in need
- 170+ Youth volunteers from across Tulsa
- 3 First-ever Satellite Stands at Expo Square, Philbrook, and Southwood Landscape & Garden Center
- 15 Zip codes represented across the city
The generous support from this year's Lemon-Aid Project will provide 220 nights of safe and stable housing and services for a family living at Lindsey House.
We all had an incredible time. I have never been so proud of my child. She took it so seriously and worked hard all day. The experience was everything I had hoped.
Lemon-Aid 2023
The Power of Community.
2023 taught us something we hadn't fully seen before: the most impactful stands weren't individual — they were groups of neighbors, classmates, and organizations coming together. That insight shaped everything that came next, including the Satellite Stand program we launched in 2024.
Lemon-Aid 2022 · The Return
Back and Better Than Ever.
After pausing in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, Lemon-Aid came back in 2022 — but rebuilding takes time. We raised $15,000 for Lindsey House and reestablished the foundation that would fuel our growth in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The tradition was intact. The momentum was coming.
Lemon-Aid 2019 · 25th Anniversary
Where It All Began — Again.
The Lemon-Aid Project was relaunched in 2019 as a formal nonprofit, celebrating its 25th anniversary. What started as a sibling project in 1994 found new life with a growing community of volunteers, sponsors, and young leaders ready to make a difference.
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025
The Trend Line.
The Lemon-Aid Project launched strong in 2019 with 215 volunteers and 44 stands. COVID-19 forced a two-year pause. What followed was a deliberate rebuild — fewer stands and volunteers at first, but a stronger foundation each year. By 2025, we surpassed our pre-pandemic fundraising total and set a new record. The trend line tells the story.
A note on the data: 2019 was our relaunch year — 215 volunteers, 44 stands, $12,000 raised. COVID-19 paused the project in 2020 and 2021. What you see from 2022 onward is a rebuild, year by year, back toward and beyond what we built before.
Lemon-Aid by the Numbers
2019 → 2024 → 2025
| Metric | LA2019 | LA2022 | LA2023 | LA2024 | LA2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total raised | $12,000 | $15,000 ↑25% | $16,000 ↑7% | $20,000 ↑25% | $25,000 ↑25% |
| Youth volunteers | 215 | 100+ | 100+ | 170+ ↑ | Hundreds ↑ |
| Individual stands | 44 | 27 | 15+ | 20+ | 26 |
| Satellite Stands | -- | -- | -- | 3 (pilot) New! | 4 ↑ |
| School sites | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7 new sites New! |
| Zip codes | -- | -- | 10+ | 15 | 15+ Growing |
| Beneficiary | Day Center for the Homeless | Lindsey House | Lindsey House | Lindsey House | Tulsa Changemakers |
2026 target: $32,000 raised · 250 volunteers · 30+ stands · 3–4 Satellite Stands
Ready to Be Part of
LA2026?
We're targeting $32,000 raised, 250 volunteers, and 30+ stands this Labor Day Weekend. Join hundreds of Tulsa kids who are changing the world one cup at a time.
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The Lemon-Aid Project
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