Welcome to Project Lemonade

We create agency, belonging and lasting support for youth and young adults affected by foster care.

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    Learn more about our available resources and opportunities.

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    Make a positive impact for youth impacted by foster care in Oregon and SW Washington.

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Since 2012

Inspiring Self-Esteem in Foster Youth

Foster youth deserve support.

Due to childhood trauma, poverty and instability, youth in foster care are among the most under-resourced in our nation. From kindergarten to college, Project Lemonade provides the resources, opportunities and connections youth in foster care need to succeed in school and life.

Our Mission

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It’s all about community.
Youth Story
It’s all about community.
Youth Story

We’re excited to share our newest video that highlights the heart of our work, connection.

For 13 years, our community has been built through genuine relationships that continue to inspire and strengthen our mission to support youth in foster care.

We hope you will take 5 minutes to watch the full video and celebrate the lasting relationships you have helped us create  We promise it will leave you feeling joyful, inspired and connected.

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Youth Story
News & Events
Project Lemonade received 2025 Impact Award from ninety-nine girlfriends.
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Project Lemonade received 2025 Impact Award from ninety-nine girlfriends.
News

Project Lemonade is thrilled to have been awarded a 2025 Impact Award from grantmaking collective ninety-nine girlfriends!

Congratulations to our $65,000 Impact Award winners: 

Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) in Child & Youth Educational Equity
Crag Law Center in Environmental Equity & Sustainability
Albina Vision Trust in Housing & Home Stability
Project Lemonade in Women’s Economic Empowerment

And our $10,000 Finalist Award winners:    

Center for Black Excellence in Child & Youth Educational Equity
The Blueprint Foundation in Environmental Equity & Sustainability
Bienestar in Housing & Home Stability
Xcelerate Women in Women’s Economic Empowerment

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Coming Soon: Project Lemonade’s new home in the Albina District.
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Coming Soon: Project Lemonade’s new home in the Albina District.
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Project Lemonade has identified a space to call our new home!

This has been a thoughtful process, filled with visioning, planning, and a whole lot of hope. Finding the right space was about more than four walls — it was about finding a place where youth feel safe, supported, and celebrated.

We truly believe we’ve found that place at the Leftbank Building, located in the historic Albina District. The Leftbank Building offers 8,000 sq ft of space to house our store, offices and youth hub.

Our space build-out has begun, and we are anticipating our move in May 2026.


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