Since 2007, young people have taken lemons and turned them into more than just lemonade—they've been turning them into an entrepreneurial experience. One that aims to empower youth through learning programs that teach them how to start, own, and run their own businesses. The sweet success began in Houston and has grown from 2,700 kids to 55,000 kids in Houston alone.
Originally founded by Michael Holthouse to empower youth to become tomorrow's entrepreneurs, the program has expanded to become a national program. However, throughout the years, its goal has remained the same. Every child interested in becoming a Lemonade Day entrepreneur registers and receives free materials that teach them the lessons of Lemonade Day. They learn how to create budgets, set profit-making goals, serve customers, repay investors, and give back to the community. All while acquiring goal-setting and problem-solving skills and gaining self-esteem. They get to keep the money they make while being encouraged to spend some, save some, and share some.
For more information on Lemonade Day, visit https://local.lemonadeday.org/houston. If your child will be setting up a lemonade stand in the Woodland Heights neighborhood, be sure to send us a note. We will get the word out via WHCA social media, andemailcommunications@woodland-heights.org.