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 Payton’s 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!
Payton’s Pals have been instrumental in raising funds for Payton’s Lemonade Stand. We couldn’t do this without their invaluable help, support and dedication.
Jun 17
We have SO MANY amazing businesses joining us for Payton’s 8th Annual Lemonade Stand this year! 🍋
@buskenbakery is expanding their support to all 4 locations, and @biggbycincymills Biggby Coffee will be hosting at their Delhi store. @fischerhomes is stepping up in a big way by hosting at 5 of their model homes, and both @shoploulous Lou Lou’s and @metallic_giraffe have joined a growing list of local boutiques taking part! 💛
But wait, there’s more…
@donovansautoandtire Donovan Auto & Tire will be hosting stands at all 3 of their locations, @women100cincy (a local nonprofit) will host at @vesselcollectivecincy in Bellevue, and @bblocks4kids Building Blocks for Kids is teaming up with @cincysammys Cincy Sammys for a deliciously fun stand!
And we’re not done yet! 🎉 We’ll also have stands hosted by:
@kenwoodtownecentre Kenwood Mall
@haverkosfamilyortho Haverkos Family Orthodontics (Bridgetown)
@thechillout513 The Chill Out (Batavia)
@icecreamcolonel The Colonel’s Creamery (Florence, KY)
We are beyond grateful for the incredible businesses joining us this year and for their commitment to supporting local charities that are making a real difference in our communities. 😊
Be sure to go support them on Saturday, July 26th from 10AM–1PM!
👉 Head to paytonslemonadestand.org to find a stand near you!
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Jun 12
Earlier today, we had the joy of teaming up with @chickfila to serve a delicious lunch to children experiencing homelessness who are attending summer camp with our friends at @upspringcincy . For many of these kids, a meal like this is a rare treat—so it was truly an honor to make their day a little brighter.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers—Emily, Maddie, and Ava, high school students from @badin_rams who personally delivered this special lunch to a very excited group of campers. Your kindness and enthusiasm made all the difference!🍋💛
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Jun 8
This past Friday, we gathered up some of our amazing summer hosts, volunteers, and friends for a special visit to Matthew 25 Ministries. We kicked things off by learning about the incredible impact M25M has around the world—helping millions of people every single year through their outreach and relief efforts.
Then it was time to roll up our sleeves! Our crew unboxed donations, labeled items, re-boxed, and sorted them into categories—no small task when you’re talking about hundreds of items! It was a hands-on reminder of how much goes on behind the scenes to make a difference.
We wrapped up our visit by presenting M25M with a small donation—a heartfelt thank you for all they do and a contribution toward continuing their life-changing mission. 💛
#paytonslemonadestand #cincinnati #cincinnatioh #ohio #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #philanthropy
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Jun 4
Podcast Feature! 🍋 We’ve reached as far as India!! Payton shared her story on a special episode of Story Central - a podcast based out of India! This lighthearted, kid-friendly episode is perfect for young listeners and future change makers! ☺️
At just 13, Payton talks about what inspired her to start her first stand at age 6 and gives advice to other kids who want to make a difference. This was a project Payton took on entirely by herself, answering each question with what she felt in her heart. 💛
🎧 Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YBJP482Qwob8qCimy1RfI?si=5a0b8062f0e34495
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Jun 2
We can hardly contain our excitement for this one! 🎉 With over 100 stands and more hosts than ever before, this year is shaping up to be our biggest and best yet!
We’ve welcomed more businesses, sports teams, nonprofits, and—most importantly—more kids and their families. Behind the scenes, we’ve been hard at work fine-tuning every detail to make this an unforgettable event—for both our incredible hosts and the amazing kids we serve.
🗓️ Mark your calendars for July 26th!!
Grab your friends and family and make time to visit a stand or two (or five—just ask @bob_herzog ) and come experience the pure joy of giving back to our community💛🍋
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May 29
Our wonderful friends down in Texas at Twin Rivers Assisted Living & Memory Care Community hosted another amazing Payton’s Lemonade Stand happy hour this week as part of their Graceful Giving program! 🍋💛 We love seeing those sweet smiles and are so thankful for their continued support, year after year. Cheers to kindness, community, and lots of lemonade! 😊🍹 ...
May 27
Are you ready for a sweet story? 🍋
Tessa, a student at @mcnicholashs McNicholas High School and a proud member of their @magnifiedgiving club, was recently given a meaningful task: to find an organization worthy of a grant. For Tessa, the choice was clear—and deeply personal.
She immediately thought of her neighbor and friend, Grant. You may remember Grant as the brave young man who survived a devastating house fire in July of 2022. The fire left him in the ICU and his family of seven without a home. In the difficult months and years that followed, Grant and his family received help from our organization. Tessa saw this as her opportunity to give back. 💛
She proposed the idea of supporting Payton’s Lemonade Stand. Her group quickly got on board. Together, they spent months researching, preparing, and crafting a heartfelt presentation. And when it came time for the school-wide vote? Their project was chosen—and they won the grant! 🎉
With these funds, we plan to support other children like Grant. But, what we love most about this story is how both Tessa and Grant turned tragedy into something beautiful. Tessa’s passion for philanthropy grew stronger, and Grant now hosts an annual lemonade stand in partnership with the Norwood Fire Department, the heroes who saved his life. 🍋
A huge thank you to Tessa, Annabel, and Olivia for their compassion, dedication, and hard work. We couldn’t be prouder of you! 😊
#paytonslemonadestand #cincinnati #cincinnatioh #ohio #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #philanthropy #magnifiedgiving
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May 22
Summer is just around the corner, and we can almost taste it! 🍋☀️
These 3rd graders are all smiles — and for good reason! They’re among the 175 lucky kids who received swim bundles from our birthday donations, and they couldn’t be more excited. 🏊♀️💙
Thanks to your generous donations, they`ll get to enjoy sunny summer days making unforgettable memories with their friends at their local CRC pool — a simple joy that every child deserves. Just look at those happy faces! 💛
#paytonslemonadestand #cincinnati #cincinnatioh #ohio #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #philanthropy
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Payton's Lemonade Stand sweetens the lives of children facing medical, personal or economic hardship
Earlier today, we had the joy of teaming up with Chick-fil-A to serve a delicious lunch to children experiencing homelessness who are attending summer camp with our friends at UpSpring. For many of these kids, a meal like this is a rare treat—so it was truly an honor to make their day a little brighter.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers—Emily, Maddie, and Ava, high school students from Stephen T. Badin High School who personally delivered this special lunch to a very excited group of campers. Your kindness and enthusiasm made all the difference!💛🍋
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This past Friday, we gathered up some of our amazing summer hosts, volunteers, and friends for a special visit to Matthew 25 Ministries. We kicked things off by learning about the incredible impact M25M has around the world—helping millions of people every single year through their outreach and relief efforts.
Then it was time to roll up our sleeves! Our crew unboxed donations, labeled items, re-boxed, and sorted them into categories—no small task when you’re talking about hundreds of items! It was a hands-on reminder of how much goes on behind the scenes to make a difference.
We wrapped up our visit by presenting M25M with a small donation—a heartfelt thank you for all they do and a contribution toward continuing their life-changing mission. 💛
#paytonslemonadestand #cincinnati #cincinnatioh #ohio #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #philanthropy
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We were shocked and honored with the surprise of a lifetime by the @TamronHallShow with a trip to @WaltDisneyWorld!! We know that we can’t do all the good work we do on our own & thank each of you for supporting us and our mission! 🍋💚💛 Watch 👇
https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2tpfi8Hf7OSL_6jOYeZO_X35u8fWH90YC13OPYdvY-OsoAM0t7zp4bv0c_aem_E3F4d51-sOuE9D9b2Kbnzg&v=4zeG3J11FBE&feature=youtu.be
Payton’s Lemonade Stand takes on the BIG APPLE! 🚕🍎🗽💛 Here’s a behind the scenes look of our trip to NYC for the Tamron Hall show! We’ll be sharing more reminders tonight but be sure to set your DVRs for tomorrow at 11am! 🍋
@TamronHallShow @tamronhall
#paytonslemonadestand…
We’ve been keeping a MAJOR secret, but it’s finally time to spill the lemonade...🍋 Payton’s Lemonade Stand is heading to NYC to be on the @TamronHallShow 🎥✨️
Be sure to check out the 1000th episode on Monday March 31st! We are thankful for the opportunity to share our story!
We are joining forces with Rising Stars of America, @brownhandslit to provide swim bundles to youth in the @iamcps schools. Venmo @paytonslemonade or donate via our website https://paytonslemonadestand.org/donate today! 🍋 🩱 🩳
So grateful for @TonyDaTiger96 and @bengaljims_BTR for including us! And just as grateful for the amazing and charitable @Bengals fans! We can only do what we do because of all of YOU! 🍋 🐅
What a great time for Charity! The last home tailgate of the regular season, Working with @PaytonsLemonade became our best fundraiser of the year raising almost $3,500 for them alone! 💯% of the proceeds going directly to the organization! Congrats to our winners of the raffle…
Come see us for a chance at some amazing raffle items! Thanks @bengaljims_BTR and @TonyDaTiger96 for your support! 🐅 🍋
Todays Charity Raffle prizes …
🏈 @Real10jayy__ pylon
🏈 Moss jersey
🏈 @ochocinco Johnson jersey
🏈 Two sets of tickets
All proceeds benefit @PaytonsLemonade!