Humboldt Lemonade Day Results Released -- Local Kids and Teens Earned More Than $6,000 Total
Summary
The event is part of a national fun and experiential learning program that teaches kids and teens how to start, own and operate their own business using a classic American example: the lemonade stand.“We continue to be proud of how these entrepreneurs work hard to make their stands possible and that so many wanted to give back to the community,” Seaman said.The event is part of a national fun and experiential learning program that teaches kids and teens how to start, own and operate their own business using a classic American example: the lemonade stand.While this was definitely a boost to the kids’ summer funds, nearly half the total profits countywide were donated to a good cause.A few of the nonprofits and other organizations that Humboldt County kids donated to included Crabs Baseball, the American Cancer Society, Redwood Pals Rescue, Food for People, Sequoia Humane Society, St. Judes Children’s Hospital, and the Alice Birney After School Bike Team.Additionally, 77 percent of the participating youth were able to repay the investors who helped make their lemonade stands possible.Lemonade Day coordinator Susan Seaman said this unique opportunity gives kids and families a chance to work together toward something positive and to talk about money, hard work and saving.“We continue to be proud of how these entrepreneurs work hard to make their stands possible and that so many wanted to give back to the community,” Seaman said.Since it began with one Texas community in 2007, Lemonade Day is now in 31 cities across both America and Canada.About Arcata Economic Development Corporation:AEDC helps businesses meet the challenge of acquiring capital and re-financing that can help them fulfill their dreams of launching a new enterprise or expanding an existing business to the next level.