11th Annual Celebration of Survivors
Thank you for celebrating strength, hope, and community with us at The Rotunda at Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry, New York.
Friday, October 9 · 4:21 PM — Friday's New York Service Mission — lemonade and hope delivered across the city.
New York Service Mission
Our team brought meals, lemonade and hope to five neighborhoods across New York City — Brooklyn, Times Square, Port Authority, Grand Central and Harlem.
Celebration of Survivors
Honorees were celebrated, the 2026 Lemonade Scholars were presented, and Nichrien Smith delivered the main message at The Rotunda at Mercy University.
11th Annual Celebration of Survivors
Lemonade 2026 photo gallery
Two days in New York — a Friday service mission across the city, then Saturday's celebration of survivors, honorees and scholars at The Rotunda at Mercy University.
Honored October 10, 2026
2026 Special Honorees
Nichrien Smith, Amberlyn Haden, Henretta Adams, and Min. Tiana Myers were honored at the 11th Annual Celebration of Survivors.
New York Service Mission
People of hope, boots on the ground — hosted by Dr. Alicia Collins & Min. Adia Henry with Nichrien Smith, who brought meals and connection to neighbors across New York City.
- ◆ Brooklyn Headquarters
- ◆ 42nd St. Port Authority
- ◆ 42nd St. Times Square
- ◆ 42nd St. Grand Central
- ◆ Harlem · Marcus Garvey Park
Nichrien Smith, Main Speaker
"The Carpenter's Son" spoke at the 11th Annual Celebration of Survivors at the Mercy University Rotunda, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY — Learning the Art of the Squeeze!
Meet the 2026 honorees
Seven extraordinary honorees were celebrated at the 11th Annual Celebration of Survivors — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at The Rotunda at Mercy University.
- ◆ Michelle Brown
- ◆ Pastor Adrian Dozier
- ◆ Kenice Kelley
- ◆ Rev. Leon Ross · Pastor, Little Zion Baptist Church
- ◆ Melanie Pomerlee
- ◆ Ronnette Summers
- ◆ Robin Whiteside
Lemonade University 2027 Launch
The opening cohort gathering — keynote, worship, and induction.