Compassion International

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade stands.

Welcome to our virtual lemonade stand and thank you for helping our charitable cause,  Compassion International! Help provide food, clean water, basic medical care, educational support and more to children living in extreme poverty around the world! Your contribution goes directly to this charity. Thank you!

Over Memorial Day weekend my three little boys decided to have their first lemonade stand in the park across from our house in Denver.

As a mom, I wanted to teach my boys about entrepreneurship and charity. The boys wanted to donate their profits to an organization they picked, Compassion International, to foster a child in need in another country for a year. They picked a little 5 year old boy from Indonesia to raise money for. 

Two police officers approached us and shut down their  lemonade stand. My boys were crushed and so was I.  

On June 1, we were fortunate to share our story on Fox and Friends First LIVE. Here is the link:
http://video.foxnews.com/v/5792315699001/?#sp=show-clips

But we made a huge difference! We raised money for charity, and we worked with local government to get the Denver laws changed. Now kids in Denver can now have neighborhood lemonade stands without permits! Next step, we are working to support kids entrepreneurship for the state of Colorado, without unnecessary government red tape. We can all make a difference, including kids!

And here are a few other links from over the summer:
Wall Street Journal 

CBS This Morning 

Country Time Legal-Ade Throws Denver a Lemonade Party 


If you would like to donate to Compassion International to help a child in need, please do so! $456 helps a child in need for one year.
https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/

Thank you!
Jennifer Knowles, Ph.D
aka: LemonadeStandMama
http://www.lemonadestandmama.com
Instagram: lemonadestandmama

Since 1952, Compassion International has been dedicated to the holistic care and long-term development of children living in poverty around the world. The ministry releases children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. The goal is for each child to become a responsible and fulfilled adult.


Their work to develop children in poverty gives them the tools they need to succeed. You can find out more about what they do on their website: http://www.compassion.com/child-development-model.htm

Until Dec 2nd, LIFG will match $3 for every $1 donated by LinkedIn employees to charitable LinkedIn Gives campaigns. If you give $1, LIFG will give $3 - bringing your total donation to $4! (Also eligible for employee matching for an additional dollar.) Make sure you use your LinkedIn email when giving.

We are raising funds for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan which hit the Philippines on November 8^th. Experts have called typhoon "Haiyan" the strongest ever to make landfall! Reports say that the super typhoon packed winds of up to 235mph and brought waves as high as 20 feet.

It is estimated that over 10,000 people have perished in just one city alone. Some expect that millions will need basic aid during the still-unfolding rescue and recovery process. The Philippines is reeling from this disaster and the recent 7.2 earthquake. They are in desperate need of our help.

The money that is donated will be sent directly to Compassion International: http://www.compassion.com/typhoon-hits-philippines.htm



Compassion's Disaster Relief Fund

When you give to this fund, you help Compassion provide the relief, recovery, and rehabilitation that is vital to restore families affected by this massive storm.

Urgent Aid Dispersed Through Compassion: - emergency food provision
- medicine and first aid kits
- emergency shelter such as tents
- blankets
- basic clothing
- urgently needed hygiene items

The damage is still massive and we need your help to continue providing relief to children in need.

Your gift makes possible interventions such as:
- emergency food and water
- temporary shelters
- cooking utensils
- trauma counseling and spiritual support
- replacing clothing, school supplies and household items
- restoring supplies a family needs for earning income
- providing continued counseling and support as needed







More Details:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/15/world/asia/typhoon-haiyan/index.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24985592

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/11/12/21409025-out-of-resources-doctors-haunted-by-typhoon-victims-they-couldnt-help

More ways to Donate:
The American Red Cross (ARC), established in 1881, works worldwide to provide humanitarian help and assistance during natural disasters. In association with the ARC and the Philippines Red Cross has already sprung into action to assist families in reconnecting. Their website is here.


The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. They are sending teams to assist in the Philippines. Their website is here.

Doctors Without Borders works in nearly 70 countries providing medical aid to those most in need regardless of their race, religion, or political affiliation, and are always involved in disaster situations with crucial medical care. Their website is here.

Please Donate Today, any amount helps!