Where the community rises.
11th Annual Celebration of Survivors
Honoring Strength. Inspiring Hope.
Featuring main speaker Nichrien Smith — "The Carpenter's Son."
The Rotunda at Mercy University · 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
VIP Tickets $165 · General Tickets $135.
New York Service Mission
People of hope, boots on the ground — hosted by Dr. Alicia Collins & Min. Adia Henry with Nichrien Smith, feeding 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" headlines the 11th Annual Lemonade 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 will be celebrated live 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
The voices of Lemonade 2026
Feed the unsheltered & unhoused of NYC
Join Lemonade and The Carpenter's Son, Nichrien Smith, as we bring hope, meals, and connection to our neighbors in Harlem and Times Square.
- ◆ Friday, October 9, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- ◆ Harlem & Times Square, New York City
- ◆ Captain: Michelle Brown
- ◆ All volunteers welcome — no experience needed
Register to serve on October 9
Tell us how to reach you and when you can serve. Our volunteer captain, Michelle Brown, will follow up by email with the meeting point and final details.
Choose your ticket
VIP $165 · General $135. Secure checkout — pay with card right here.
VIP
Premium seating, VIP reception, and exclusive access.
General Admission
General admission to the full evening program.
Children's Ticket
For attendees 12 and under.
Carpenter's Son Family
Special pricing for the Carpenter's Son family.
Vendor — 1 Table
One vendor table at the event.
Vendor — 2 Tables
Two vendor tables at the event.
Booth
Full booth setup at the event.
Attendee tickets include an event T-shirt / sweatshirt — you'll pick a size before checkout.
Prefer to pay by Zelle?
Send your ticket payment directly — no card fees.
- Open your bank app and choose Zelle.
- Send the exact ticket amount to the email above.
- In the memo, include your full name, ticket type, and shirt size.
- Your name will be added to the guest list once payment is received.
Delta Air Lines special travel discounts
Flying in for the Celebration? Everything Lemonade Inc. guests receive special Delta Air Lines meeting fares. Book online with meeting event code NY55Z, or reserve by phone at 1-800-328-1111 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. ET). No service fee for reservations booked and ticketed through Delta's reservation number.
October 9–10, 2026 · The Rotunda at Mercy University, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.
Riding with us? See the Lemonade 2026 pick-up map — Friday stops from Brooklyn to Dobbs Ferry, Saturday shuttle times, and NY airport arrivals.
Lemonade University 2027 Launch
The opening cohort gathering — keynote, worship, and induction.