In the summer of 2018, six-year-old Payton decided she wanted to have a lemonade stand. That small, altruistic idea has grown into a community helping thousands of children facing hardships.
The mission of Paytonβs Lemonade Stand is to empower the next generation of philanthropists through kids serving kids who are facing medical, personal, and financial hardships.
To teach children altruism and philanthropy. To sweeten the lives of children going through medical, personal and economic hardships. To involve the community in giving back.
Gather your sports team, your group of friends, your neighborhood, a local business or even just yourself and host a stand!
Paytonβs Pals have been instrumental in raising funds for Paytonβs Lemonade Stand. We couldnβt do this without their invaluable help, support and dedication.
Jan 27
A huge thank you to the Saint Ignatius Athletic Association for once again including a give-back component in their girl`s basketball tournament. As theyβve done in years past, they chose Paytonβs Lemonade Stand as the beneficiary of their `Split the Pot`, something that may seem small in the moment but makes a big difference. πβ
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These funds will go directly toward our upcoming birthday bundles, allowing us to provide kids experiencing poverty with brand-new swimsuits and towels so they can enjoy a summer at the pool alongside their peers. What starts as a few dollars during a game becomes confidence, inclusion, and a childhood moment these kids might not otherwise have. Thatβs the power of coming together and weβre so grateful to be part of it.β
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If your athletic program is looking for an easy way to give back, `Split the Pot` is an easy way to turn school spirit into real impact for kids who need us. ππ β
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#paytonslemonadestand #nonprofit #cincinnatiohio #giveback #kidsservingkids
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Jan 22
β³ Registration Is Now Open! β³β
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Secure your spot at the exclusive Clovernook Country Club for Paytonβs 3rd Annual Swinging for Sweetness Golf Outing β a FUN day of golf, networking, and community impact! β
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Your registration includes:β
π 18 holes of golf with cartβ
π Lunch and 2 drink ticketsβ
π A premium player giftβ
π Post-golf reception with dinner, dessert, awards, and prizesβ
π Guests will also enjoy an extensive bourbon raffle, a curated silent auction, and a wide variety of raffle baskets.β
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This event consistently fills quickly and space is limited! Register now to guarantee your spot on the course.β
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Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining visibility and connecting with the community. Many sponsorship levels include a foursome! πβ
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π§ To secure a sponsorship or learn more, contact jess@paytonslemonadestand.org.β
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β‘οΈ Register today and be part of an unforgettable day that makes a real difference: https://paytonslemonadestand.betterworld.org/events/2026-swinging-for-sweetness
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Jan 18
What started as a school requirement turned into real impact... πWeβre so proud to shout out Emily, Maddy, and Ava, who chose Paytonβs 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 Paytonβs Lemonade Stand at events we couldnβt 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 didnβt stop thereβ¦ 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 couldnβt be more grateful they chose to partner with us. This is exactly why Paytonβs 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. ππ
#paytonslemonadestand #nonprofitorganization #giveback #makeadifference #cincinnatiohio
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Jan 6
ππ Hear from a Host ππ
We love hearing from our hosts every year and itβs getting us SO excited for the 2026 stand!
Whether youβre a family, team, troop, or business, you can be part of something truly special and help kids in our community who are facing economic, medical, or personal hardships.βΊοΈ
Thinking about joining us this summer? Weβd love to have you! Email info@paytonslemonadestand.org or visit the βhost a standβ tab on our website!
#paytonslemonadestand #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #charity #philanthropy
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Dec 25
We donβt always get to see the smiles of the children whose lives you help change, but when we do, we have to share.
This sweet girlβs 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 girlβs big smile and reading her momβs heartfelt message reminded us why this work matters so much.
Today, WE were the ones given a gift.
Merry Christmas, friends. πβ¨
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Dec 21
Behind the scenes of what sorting & wrapping $70,000 in gifts looks likeβ¦ ππ
Thank you to our volunteers and our donors for making this possible! π
#cincinnati #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #paytonslemonadestand #cincyohio
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Dec 21
This season reminded us just how generous our lemonade community is. πβ
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Over just six short weeks, something truly extraordinary unfolded. Local businesses opened their doors and hearts by hosting Giving Trees, turning everyday spaces into places of hope. Volunteers crisscrossed the tri-state delivering trees and picking up gifts, donors paused in their busy days to choose tags and shop with intention, and friends gathered to sort thousands of gifts and fill vans to the brim. πβ
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Because of you, thousands of children and families facing unimaginable hardships felt seen, supported, and remembered this holiday season. β
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We hope being a part of this filled your heart as much as it filled theirs. Thank you for believing in this mission and showing what a compassionate community can do together. πβ¨β
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#paytonslemonadestand #holidaygiving #nonprofitorganization #cincinnatiohio
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Dec 18
βYou get a gift card! And YOU get a gift card!β β said in our best Oprah voice! πβ
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Our gift card collection was truly incredible, with nearly $2,000 raised. While gift cards may seem simple, their impact is huge β helping families put food on the table, foster kids get essentials when moving homes, teens in the hospital feel a sense of choice, and families grab necessities during unexpected hospital stays.β
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Because of your generosity, we were also able to provide almost $800 in Uber gift cards to Mental Matters, helping kids get to their therapy appointments.β
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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who chose a gift card lemon tag this year. The impact of your kindness will be felt by so many, in ways that matter more than you know. ππ β
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#holidaygiving #nonprofit #paytonslemonadestand
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Payton's Lemonade Stand sweetens the lives of children facing medical, personal or economic hardship


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A huge thank you to the Saint Ignatius Athletic Association for once again including a give-back component in their girl's basketball tournament. As theyβve done in years past, they chose Paytonβs Lemonade Stand as the beneficiary of their 'Split the Pot', something that may seem small in the moment but makes a big difference. π
These funds will go directly toward our upcoming birthday bundles, allowing us to provide kids experiencing poverty with brand-new swimsuits and towels so they can enjoy a summer at the pool alongside their peers. What starts as a few dollars during a game becomes confidence, inclusion, and a childhood moment these kids might not otherwise have. Thatβs the power of coming together and weβre so grateful to be part of it.
If your athletic program is looking for an easy way to give back, 'Split the Pot' is an easy way to turn school spirit into real impact for kids who need us. ππ
#paytonslemonadestand #nonprofit #cincinnatiohio #giveback #kidsservingkids
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β³ Registration Is Now Open! β³
Secure your spot at the exclusive Clovernook Country Club for Paytonβs 3rd Annual Swinging for Sweetness Golf Outing β a FUN day of golf, networking, and community impact!
Your registration includes:
π 18 holes of golf with cart
π Lunch and 2 drink tickets
π A premium player gift
π Post-golf reception with dinner, dessert, awards, and prizes
π Guests will also enjoy an extensive bourbon raffle, a curated silent auction, and a wide variety of raffle baskets.
This event consistently fills quickly and space is limited! Register now to guarantee your spot on the course.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining visibility and connecting with the community. Many sponsorship levels include a foursome! π
π§ To secure a sponsorship or learn more, contact jess@paytonslemonadestand.org.
β‘οΈ Register today and be part of an unforgettable day that makes a real difference: paytonslemonadestand.betterworld.org/events/2026-swinging-for-sweetness
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The generosity of the people in the Cincinnati region, especially Whodey Nation, never ceases to amaze us. We are humbled and thankful to be a part of it ππ Thank you @bengaljims_BTR for including us, and for all you do for our community!

π¨ Thank You Soooo much!! π¨
You helped raise almost $40,000 for these charityβs at the 2025 Jungle Jam/Jungle to the Hall!
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Today was nothing short of AMAZING. π On one of the hottest days of the summer, our community showed up BIG. Weβre putting our feet up, soaking it all in and heading to bed with full hearts and big smiles. The impact we made today will carry on in ways we canβt even begin to
Thanks so much @bengaljims_BTR for visiting and getting the word out!
Thanks so much @TonyDaTiger96 @BengalsVan for your visit and support!

Today supporting kids serving kids! From East, central to West we are hitting the stands! Find your local stand and give! If u are not able to get out please consider donating using the link below! WhoDey! #WhoDey #TonyDaTiger #FanOfFans #CharityMatters #DoGood @BengalsVan
Today is THE day!!! πππ
Visit one of over 100 stands near you and support some sweet budding philanthropists who are working to sweeten the lives of 1000s of kids facing hardship!
Find a stand at https://paytonslemonadestand.org/get-involved/visit-a-stand/
Canβt make it to a stand? You can still donate to the cause by visiting our website
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