Invest in Foster Youth

Your gift helps to shift the outcomes for youth impacted by family trauma and foster care.

Foster youth deserve our support.

Your investment in Project Lemonade makes an impact for youth from kindergarten to college. With your support, we can continue to deepen and expand our impact for youth in our region.

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Why Project Lemonade?

Since 2012, Project Lemonade has provided high-quality services to meet the needs of foster youth in our community. From the Project Lemonade Store, to programs for teens aging out of care, to funding opportunities that allow youth to pursue their dreams, Project Lemonade is a trusted partner inspiring foster youth to reach their potential.

We’re raising funds annually to:

What your donation can do:

🍋 A $20 gift can provide a backpack for school.

🍋 A $150 gift can outfit a youth with 20+ new clothing items.

🍋 A $350 gift can grant a youth WISH.

🍋 A $500 gift provides 30-hours of paid on-the-job training and mentoring for an intern.

🍋 Make it monthly! Recurring donations mean you are providing consistent support for foster youth.

Make a One-Time Donation

Donate by Mail:
PO Box 96144
Portland, OR 97296

Donor Advised Fund:
Contact your fund manager.
Provide our mailing address above,
and tax ID: 46-1675159.

Donate Stock:
Contact Development Director, Allison Specter at allison@projectlemonadepdx.org

Project Lemonade is a registered 501(c)3.
Federal Tax ID: 46-167-5159

  • Make your impact.

    You can help us expand our programs and deepen our impact for foster youth. All gifts are tax deductible. You will receive a donation receipt via e-mail within one week after your gift.

Donation FAQs

Can’t find answers to your questions? We’re here to help. Contact Allison Specter at allison@projectlemonadepdx.org

  • Yes, Project Lemonade is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID# 46-1675159. Donation receipts will be provided to all donors.

  • Yes! Here are instructions on how to donate stock. If you have any questions, please contact Allison Specter, Development Director at allison@projectlemonadepdx.org.

  • Please mail checks to:
    Project Lemonade
    P.O. Box 96144,
    Portland, OR 97296.

  • Yes! We’d love to share more information on how you can be a part of the Fill the Gap Scholarship fund. Please contact Allison Specter, Development Director at allison@projectlemonadepdx.org.

  • Yes! On our donation page please write “WISH” in the “Donation Notes” field. We will apply your gift to fund a foster youth WISH. The average WISH is $250-$400.

  • We are happy to connect and provide more information. Please contact Allison Specter, Development Director at allison@projectlemonadepdx.org.