05/02/2026
Grand Rising,
Due to the wake of current events in the city of Baton Rouge, the Benjamin & Elsie Atkins Nettles Development Center & Shaw Beginnings will continue to host our event on Sunday, May 3rd starting at 12pm.
Although our city is facing hard times economically and tragedies have occurred, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” (Hubbard, 1915).
Furthermore, we have also faced so many challenges to get here, but “no weapon formed against us shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17 (NKJV). Our organizations aim to be a part of the redevelopment of blighted and underutilized properties, reconstruction, and intervention needed to heal us all.
Through many prayers and meetings, we have also gained our 501(c)(3) status! For our event, we will have lemonade, food, and art work stands that are all children and youth owned. Please come out, donate, and support!!
We would also like to thank our staff, volunteers, donors, and sponsors in making this event possible!! A special thanks goes out to Synergy Bank for lemonade day kits and listing us on the Local Lemonade Stand Locations page!!
