A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization | EIN 33-1442830
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization | EIN 33-1442830
Events
Join Us to Make a Difference
Explore opportunities to connect, create, and support grieving kids in our community. From transformative camps to community gatherings, every event is a step toward turning life’s sour lemons into sweet lemonade.
Upcoming Events
Monthly Kids Meet-Up
Sunday August 30
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lemons to Lemonade invites you a to special afternoon of creativity and connection at Fired Up San Cemente. This a chance to hang out. make new friends, and create something meaningful. together.
Supportive Teen Group
CHEC Family Resource Center
Every Tuesday, August 18–October 6, 2026
5:00–6:30 p.m.
CHEC Family Resource Center is offering Unlocking My Potential, a supportive group for teens ages 14–17 focused on helping young people explore their strengths, build confidence, develop a plan for their future, and discover the many paths available to achieve success. The group will be led by Elizabeth Lucero, MSW, ACSW, and will include interactive activities and discussions designed to encourage personal growth and connection.
Founded by two friends brought together through shared loss, Lemons to Lemonade was created to give grieving children a place to feel understood, supported, and never alone. After experiencing the healing power of grief camps firsthand, Sophia and Avery launched this camp to bring that same comfort and connection to kids in our community.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 1-3 PM 514 North Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach (see brochure for more details)
Sophia Donald will be speaking at Making Meaning After Loss alongside respected leaders in grief support, including Dr. Laura Berman. The event brings together compassionate voices dedicated to helping individuals and families find connection, healing, and hope after loss.
Childhood Grief and Traumatic Loss Conference
The Endowment Center, Los Angeles
Wednesday, March 25
On Wednesday, March 25, Sophia Donald will present at the 20th Annual ICAN Childhood Grief & Traumatic Loss Conference, a nationally recognized program that brings together leading clinicians, researchers, educators, and child advocates dedicated to improving outcomes for children experiencing grief and trauma. Sponsored by the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, this highly respected conference convenes experts from across the country to advance best practices in supporting children and families.
Sophia will share the story behind Lemons to Lemonade Foundation and lead a breakout session focused on the importance of community-based support to help grieving children feel understood, connected, and less alone.
Please see the full program catalog and course Description here.
Partnering with Miracles for Kids, Lemons to Lemonade will host 50 children and families for a day of creativity, connection, and joy. Activities include face painting, tote decorating, journal crafting, and interactive stations designed to uplift families navigating hardship.
A day of uplifting fun at their flagship center, where we served 17 families and 51 attendees. Through creative crafts and memory-building activities, we brought joy and connection to families navigating challenges.
On this milestone date, Lemons to Lemonade officially became a nonprofit organization, opening new doors for funding and expanding our impact for grieving kids.
Avery and Sophia completed an 8-month mini-MBA program with the Dragon Kim Foundation, gaining the leadership skills and mentorship needed to transform their vision into a nonprofit serving grieving children.
Our inaugural camp, funded by the Dragon Kim Foundation and St. Margaret’s Venture to Serve Program, provided a safe and inspiring space for grieving kids to heal, connect, and create lasting memories.
