The Lemon-Aid Project: How kids are sparking change in Tulsa one lemon at a time

A city-wide charity event is empowering kids to be impactful entrepreneurs and philanthropists. The Lemon-Aid Project provides its volunteers with all the materials they need to set up lemonade stands.

The money raised at each stand is then donated to a local charity. This year the recipient is Tulsa Changemakers, an organization that supports youth in driving positive impact in Tulsa.

History of The Lemon-Aid Project

Katie Eller Murray and her siblings set up a lemonade stand in their front yard during the summer of 1993. Instead of using the money they made to buy toys or candy the Eller's donated it to the Tulsa Day Center to help the homeless.

After that Lemon-Aid grew into a city-wide lemonade stand over Labor Day weekend that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for those in need from 1994-2000.

In 2019 Katie brought the Labor Day tradition back as an official nonprofit and named it The Lemon-Aid Project.

How to Get Involved with The Lemon-Aid Project

The Lemon-Aid Project is a free and fun way for children and their families to give back to the community. The nonprofit provides all the materials needed to set up your own lemonade stand, however, here are some other ways to help.

1. Donate to the project
2. Volunteer at one of the satellite stands
3. Create a virtual stand
4. Spread the word to friends and family
5. Become a sponsor
6. Donate supplies for kits

Satellite Stands & Events

In 2024 The Lemon-Aid Project created satellite stands that were a huge success, so they are continuing that tradition. Those include:

Mother Road Market Kick-Off Event

1. 1124 South Lewis
2. Friday, August 29 from 3-7 p.m.
3. Music, games, prizes, and more
4. Sign-up AND pick-up Lemon-Aid Kits

TU Tailgate at Chapman Commons

1. 800 South Tucker
2. Saturday, August 30 from 3-7 p.m.
3. Celebrate the first football game of the season
4. Drink lemonade
5. Sign-up AND pick-up Lemon-Aid Kits

Expo Square / Tulsa State Fair

1. 4145 East 21st Street
2. Saturday, August 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
3. Sunday, August 31 from 1-4 p.m.
4. Monday, September 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Philbrook Museum of Art

1. 2727 South Rockford
2. Saturday, August 30 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
3. Sunday, August 31 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Mattress Firm

1. 9045 North 121st East Avenue in Owasso
2. 9404 East 71st Street in Tulsa
3. Saturday, August 30 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
4. Sunday, August 31 from 12-3 p.m.