What started as a school requirement turned into real impact... 💛We’re so proud to shout out Emily, Maddy, and Ava, who chose Payton’s Lemonade Stand as the focus of their capstone project. These three incredible young women jumped in wherever they were needed.

They helped sort and deliver hundreds of birthday bundles, filled with brand-new swimsuits, towels, flip flops, and more, ensuring kids felt celebrated and seen. They showed up to help us set up for events and even represented Payton’s Lemonade Stand at events we couldn’t attend, making sure our community still learned about our mission. They hosted a meal at RMH with us and even helped us sort through $70,000 of holiday gifts - no easy feat!

But, it didn’t stop there… They also hosted multiple lemonade stands, raising nearly $1,000 to address a critical need for one of the organizations we serve. With those funds, they shopped for essential hygiene supplies and thoughtfully organized them into kits that we were able to gift to @upspringcincy , an organization serving children experiencing homelessness here in the tri-state area.

They showed up with curiosity, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference, and we couldn’t be more grateful they chose to partner with us. This is exactly why Payton’s Lemonade Stand exists, to inspire the next generation to lead with kindness and turn big hearts into action.

Emily, Maddy, and Ava, your future is bright, and our community is better because of you! We are so proud of you, and the impact you made will be felt far beyond a capstone grade. 💛🍋

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We don’t always get to see the smiles of the children whose lives you help change, but when we do, we have to share.

This sweet girl’s family had fallen on hard times this year, so we stepped in to make sure the magic of Christmas still found its way into their home and their hearts. These are the very gifts wrapped by our sweet helper, Payton M.

Seeing this girl’s big smile and reading her mom’s heartfelt message reminded us why this work matters so much.

Today, WE were the ones given a gift.

Merry Christmas, friends. 🎄✨ ...

The magic is happening! 🎁 Gifts are being delivered this week, and we couldn’t be more excited to share a beautiful message we received from two incredible @cincychildrens doctors at the Pediatric Primary Care Clinic.⁠
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This clinic offers essential health and wellness services to underprivileged children and families in surrounding neighborhoods, such as Avondale. Many of these families have extensive needs, especially during this time of year. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our donors, we were able to deliver a $20,000 donation filled with cozy essentials and fun surprises, including socks, slippers, blankets, underwear, hoodies, developmental toys, games, dolls, and so much more! 🥰⁠
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This one-of-a-kind clinic has never received a donation like this before, and the entire team is beyond thrilled to be able to bring extra joy, comfort, and holiday magic to the families they serve. As their social worker shared,⁠
“This will be unlike any other Christmas before at the PPC!” 🎄⁠
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And, that right there is what it’s all about. 💛 Because of our donors, this holiday season will be warmer, brighter, and filled with smiles, and every bit of hard work was more than worth it! ⁠
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Scroll to the last image to see the message we received after the donation was delivered. 🍋 ...

We`re back for Cincinnati`s Sunday night pick me up! On one of the coldest days we’ve felt in a long time, our hearts are feeling extra full! Thanks to the generosity of our community and our Lemon Giving Trees, we collected 135 brand new heavy and durable winter coats for local kids and teens. And that’s just the beginning! Alongside those coats, we collected 173 pairs of gloves, 123 winter hats, 48 hat-and-glove sets, and over 50 cozy blankets. 😊⁠
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These items will be delivered tomorrow and placed directly into the hands of those who need them most, right when the cold is at its harshest. Together, we’re working to keep kids in our community warm. 💛⁠
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Stay tuned as we continue to share the incredible impact of our record-breaking collection! 👀⁠
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