Sugary Stop Lemonade Stand
A Youth-Driven Business
with a Purpose
Discover how a sweet idea turned into a youth-led business built on creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship.
Meet the four WDC youth who turned their vision into Sugary Stop - young minds, big dreams, real impact.
20+
ENTREPRENEURS
FORMED
Sugary Stop, a youth-led business!
Sugary Stop is a youth-led business built through WDC's Youth Development Program. Every drink is part of something bigger— learning real skills, building confidence, and creating opportunities. What you're supporting isn't just a stand, it's a starting point.
More Than Lemonade
The Sugary Stop is guided by values that reflect the spirit of its young founders:
- Innovation: Trying new ideas, experimenting with flavors, and thinking outside the box.
- Investment: Creating meaningful leadership and experiential learning opportunities for youth.
- Fun & Positivity: Wearing costumes, running themed drink specials, and creating joyful moments.
Maya Wheeler
CEO, FOUNDER | WDC
Our Achievements
45+
Registered Students
WDC has engaged 135+ youth across presentations, summer camps, and Sugary Stop.
15,000+
Funds Donated
100,000+
Funds Raised
Youth Engagement Highlights
Engaged with 135+ youth through school presentations and workshops
Presented to students at Bruce Rudolph (two sessions)
Supported youth participation in summer camps
Involved young entrepreneurs through the Sugary Stop program
Over 8 Different Flavors
Popular Lemonades
Classic 20oz.
Classic 20oz.
Classic 20oz.
Student Led
Appreciated By Parents.
Behind every young entrepreneur at Sugary Stop is a proud parent witnessing growth, confidence, and purpose.
From learning teamwork to managing a real business, this project has left a lasting impact on families. Here's what some parents had to share about their children's experience.
Sugary Stop isn't just a business - it's teaching our kids responsibility, teamwork, and real-world skills.
Claudia R.
Parent
This project shows what's possible when youth are given the tools and support to lead.
George R.
Teacher
My daughter came home more confident and excited every day.
Luis M.
Parent
Sugary Stop is more than a treat stand - it's a powerful example of what our youth can achieve.
James T.
Parent
About.
Sugary Stop is more than a seasonal drink stand - it's a youth-driven social enterprise launched by four inspiring teens from the Wezesha Dada Center's Youth Development Program. Aged 11 to 19, these young leaders turned their entrepreneurship training into action, transforming a classroom idea into a real business with meaningful impact in their community.
Why It Matters
Empowering youth through real-world entrepreneurship, leadership development, and exposure to professional environments.
Providing girls and underrepresented youth with tools to build confidence, gain experience, and dream bigger.
Operating as a youth-led LLC, Sugary Stop is a living example of what's possible when young people are trusted to lead.
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